Jeff Bezos cuts a third of The Washington Post’s workforce; RNs at MedStar Washington Hospital ratify a new contract; Kennedy Center workers affirm their contracts and rights; and the winners of this year’s Bowling for Gold tournament.

Economic justice and racial justice are inextricably linked, and this month and all year long we look back to Black history as a source for critical lessons for our fights today.

Save the Date! Evening with Labor 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

On January 23, tens of thousands of people marched in downtown Minneapolis and participated in a daylong economic blackout as part of “ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth and Freedom.” Dozens of unions joined the action.

ATU Local 689 members at Battle’s Transportation/RHG Group are on strike, NLRB is pursuing charges against restaurateur Stephen Starr, and staff at some of DC's most iconic music venues are digging their heels in on their desire to form a union.

The end of the record-breaking government shutdown last week was good news for federal employees in general, but none more so than the thousands who were told they would lose their jobs entirely.

Unionized Starbucks baristas are on strike, the House will force a vote on federal union-busting, and concert venue workers win voluntary recognition in the November 19 edition of our weekly newsletter.

Two bills attacking DC are scheduled for a House vote this week. We’re joining more than 20 national organizations in voicing our opposition to these and all bills attacking DC.

"Without action, working families will face rising costs, reduced care and communities that are sicker and less secure.”