The American labor movement has historically been dominated by national chauvinism. Many American unions in the past held openly segregationist policies or outright excluded Black workers. Even today, the state unions… Read More
Canvassing is a basic tool for any organization seeking to expand its membership. Labor unions, political parties, non-profits, and even social clubs canvas. Canvassing just means systematically soliciting people for their… Read More
The most popular misconception in the American labor movement is the idea that the working class can make real gains within the framework of the legal system. This misconception hinges on… Read More
Since the founding of New Labor Press (NLP) in 2023, the political reach of New Labor has grown from a handful of workers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to a wide… Read More
On May 1, 1886, hundreds of thousands of workers in the US went on strike or walked off the job in support of the eight hour day. A few days later,… Read More
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“The basic rule, the first commandment, of any trade union movement is
not to rely on the “state” but to rely only on the strength of one’s own class.”
– Vladimir Lenin