Employers like Wal-Mart and McDonald's have fought hard to keep wages low, but the working poor are fighting back.

Unions fought to win all sorts of benefits for Americans, ranging from widespread employer-sponsored health care to reduced workdays. But this Labor Day, many of these hard-fought benefits are under attack.

Organizer Illai Kenney talks about the challenges that younger activists face in being heard in the modern civil rights movement, and the burdens and benefits of being young and black in America.

Miriam Yeung reflects on the involvement of women in the fight to push for fair policies for all immigrants.

On the anniversary of the March on Washington, the president noted how far we have come. But we still have a ways to go, and Obama should take action when he can, where he can.

How the insidiously powerful restaurant lobby has fought mandatory sick leave policies and managed to keep the minimum wage for restaurant workers the same for over 20 years.

Fast-food workers in cities across the country are expected to strike Thursday as part of growing protests against the nation’s biggest restaurant and retailer chains.

Michael Winship speaks with In These Times labor reporter Mike Elk about efforts to unite rank-and-file union members across America.

The energy industry wants to use unmanned aerial vehicles to monitor pipelines.

Activists Marshall Ganz, Rachel LaForest and Madeline Janis share how organized people can successfully fight organized money.