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Mike Elk is an Emmy-nominated labor reporter. He founded Payday Report using his NLRB settlement from being illegally fired in the union drive at Politico in 2015. Email him at melk@paydayreport.com

How Did North Carolina Teachers Shut Down State’s Largest School Districts for May Day?

Mike Elk May 04, 2026 0 Comments

North Carolina has the second-lowest unionization rate in the country, but shut down the largest school districts in the state for May Day.

SATURDAY: Brazilian Cinema Showcase at the Harris Theater Sponsored by Payday Report

Mike Elk May 04, 2026 0 Comments

Not just a showcase of Brazilian cinema, but also a party with food and samba.

WATCH: 7 Union Organizers Give Updates from May Day Actions Around the U.S.

Mike Elk May 01, 2026 0 Comments

Union organizers from North Carolina, Indiana, Youngstown, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Philly give live updates on May Day Actions

LIVESTREAM of May Day Protest from Around the country

Mike Elk Apr 30, 2026 0 Comments

Join us as we receive reports from historic May Day around the United States.

Payday to Lose Grant Worth ⅓ of Our Budget Due to Trump Cuts

Mike Elk Apr 29, 2026 0 Comments

Payday Report now offering media trainings to unions and community groups interested in building their own independent media.

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