Unions Archives
Wisconsin Antiunion Bill Is a Shameful Attack on Workers’ Basic Rights
David Madland and Nick Bunker argue in Christian Science Monitor that Governor Scott Walker and his Republican colleagues are using budget shortfalls as a pretext for attacking collective-bargaining rights and the union movement.
Scapegoating Workers
David Madland and Nick Bunker refute the claim that government workers are the cause of our economic problems in this Hill blog post.
The NFL’s Win-Win Labor Agreement
David Madland and Nick Bunker detail how the National Football League’s negotiations with its players work out best for everyone involved.
Getting Workers Back on Union Rolls
New data shows unionization rates remained virtually unchanged in 2009 despite Americans’ desire to join, write David Madland and Karla Walter.
Waiting Game
Current labor law allows employers to indefinitely stall when workers want to unionize; including arbitration in the Employee Free Choice is crucial to stopping the cycle of inaction, write David Madland and Karla Walter.
Getting Real About Interest Arbitration
Thomas A. Kochan details the six steps involved in a working arbitration system and debunks claims from critics of the Employee Free Choice Act.
The Bottom Line in Labor Law Negotiations
Lawmakers may debate the details of the Employee Free Choice Act, but the fact remains that the goal of labor law reform is to enable workers to exercise their democratic right to form a union, write David Madland and Karla Walter.
How Not to Form a Union
Video
Animation from the American Worker Project shows how labor law gives workers a raw deal, taking you step-by-step through the union process.
The Employee Free Choice Act 101
What is the Employee Free Choice Act? Why do we need it? David Madland and Karla Walter explain and fact check conservative claims.
CAP Action Supports Employee Free Choice Act
The Employee Free Choice Act, reintroduced today in Congress, is a vital step forward for America’s workers.
Unions Are Good for the American Economy
State and national fact sheets show how unions benefit workers and the economy, and how the Employee Free Choice Act would help.
Interactive Map: Unions Are Good for Workers and the Economy in Every State
Interactive
Interactive map shows that unions help keep wages fair and boost the economy. The Employee Free Choice Act would help expand these benefits.