It took more than a century for Chicago’s Haymarket Square to get this memorial to the historic labor strife that occurred there. (Photo by Jeffrey Sklansky) In much of Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin ...

When 220 baristas became union members at Heine Brothers cafés and roasteries across Louisville, Kentucky, in late 2022, baristas at nearby Sunergos Coffee were inspired. “We thought, ‘If they can do ...

In Europe, labor unions and socialist parties marched together and won massive reforms. In the United States, they were divided. Vivek Chibber explains how that split still shapes US politics today.

Registered nurses march against President Trump’s authoritarian tactics at the October 18 No Kings Day action organized by National Nurses United and Indivisible SF, in San Francisco. Credit: Don ...

As summer winds down and Americans prepare for a long weekend, one holiday stands out for its celebration of the nation’s workforce: Labor Day. More than just a day off, it’s a tribute to the social ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) The celebrations aren’t the same. In much of Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, ...

This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published at The Conversation. Most of the world observes International Workers’ Day on May 1 or the first ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jeffrey Sklansky, University of Illinois Chicago (THE CONVERSATION) Most of the world ...