labor history
Detroit’s Union Hall Arts residency blends organizing and creative power
September 24, 2026Paul Robeson said, “The artist must take sides.” The worker-artists in this program are making clear where they stand.
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Labor Day in Michigan: Where is the movement heading?
September 16, 2026Workers in Detroit and Ann Arbor talk about what the holiday means to them every year.
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After 37 years, federal oversight of Teamsters ends
September 10, 2026Election to top offices, including one-member, one vote, remain in place
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‘Mickey and the Teamsters: A Fight for Fair Unions at Disney’ book review
August 28, 2026Contrast to its carefully constructed public image, Disney World was far from the ‘Happiest Place on Earth,’ for workers.
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Dolly Parton: Working class hero
August 26, 2026Dolly wasn’t just a music icon—she was a lifelong union member who stood for women workers, LGBTQ equality, Black communities, and others, even if their causes weren't popular.
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