Health MNA Pickets Over More Hospital Bed Losses The "temporary" closure of 20 beds by Trinity Health prompted nurses to speak out against negative impacts on patients. Dusty ChristensenJuly 20, 2023
Labor WATCH: Trader Joe’s United Walkout Videographer Jason Kotoch compiled video of the union's Saturday action and interviews with workers and supporters. Shoestring contributorJuly 2, 2023
Labor Trader Joe’s United Walks Out in Support of Fired Worker The walkout is the latest escalation in a campaign against the allegedly retaliatory firing. Shoestring contributorJuly 2, 2023
Labor Trader Joe’s United Demands Reinstatement of Hadley Employee The independent union is calling a recent firing “blatant retaliation” for union activity. Shoestring contributorJune 23, 2023
Labor Hadley Barnes & Noble Workers Vote to Unionize The store becomes the second of the book retailer’s approximately 600 locations nationwide to unionize. Dusty ChristensenMay 25, 2023
Education UMass Ordered to Pause Privatization of Advancement Jobs for Legal Review State Auditor Diana DiZoglio invoked her office's right to review whether the reorganization plan is really best for taxpayers, a right which UMass disputes. Shoestring contributorMay 18, 2023
Education Striking Springfield Daycare Workers Use Their “Outside Voices” Striker Haysha Morales reflects on demands and solidarity at the picket line. Dusty ChristensenMay 10, 2023
Labor Growing Danger: The Dark Side of Working in the Weed Industry A Holyoke cannabis worker's jobsite death points to safety issues in the booming industry. Dusty ChristensenMay 1, 2023