Mark Gruenberg
LATEST ARTICLES BY Mark Gruenberg
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Biden agenda pushes jobs, families, equality, wage hikes, and unions
April 29, 2021Broad positive reaction to a speech in which he took note of history by addressing for the first time ever, “Madame Speaker” and “Madame Vice President,” two women next in line to the presidency
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May Day preview: PRO Act to take center stage
April 28, 2021The AFL-CIO reports more than 700 events are planned, and that is probably an undercount.
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Alabama Amazon battle continues: Union to file labor law challenge
April 19, 2021The Bessemer outcome provides more evidence for the need for comprehensive labor law reform, especially the Protect The Right To Organize (PRO) Act.
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House-passed bill strengthens equal pay for equal work
April 16, 2021“Do rent and food cost less for women than men. The answer is no.” – Rep. Lois Frankel
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BLS: New claims for jobless benefits fall by 20%
April 15, 2021It’s at least a sign that some workers are finding jobs again more than a year after the pandemic began officially.
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Civil rights tsunami in D.C. over statehood, reparations and Justice Dept.
April 15, 2021Civil rights issues hit Capitol Hill in a big way April 14 with the GOP on the wrong side of all of them.
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Female union leaders note that labor law reform is a civil rights issue
April 14, 2021The ProAct is essential for women and all workers, they say, but is key to guaranteeing the civil rights of everyone.
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Doris Kearns Goodwin: Presidential success due to timing, truth, clear goals
April 13, 2021Biden has to deal with trust in government having been completely undone over the last four years, according to the famous historian.
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