labor history
Joy in the Struggle: The life of Bea Lumpkin, 1918-2026
June 16, 2026Through example, Bea Lumpkin demonstrated how one person’s integrity and passion for social justice can transform individual lives, families, and communities.
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State lawmakers continued to weaken child labor protections in 2026
June 16, 2026So far this year, at least 13 states have introduced bills weakening child labor protections, and four have enacted them.
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‘Welcome to class warfare’: My half-century as a reporter covering the coal miners
June 12, 2026Coal miners are locked in the class struggle at the heart of the system of capitalist exploitation.
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Workers Over Billionaires: May Day message resonates in Detroit
May 4, 2026“Society runs on solidarity—don’t let anyone tell you different.”
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May Day 2026: U.S. labor movement reclaims International Workers’ Day
May 1, 2026May Day began in the USA. This year, it comes home.
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