Biden Denounces Union-Busting Tactics Ahead of Amazon Union Voice in Alabama
Tonite, President Joe Biden released a video voicing his support for unionization efforts including those at Amazon in Alabama, where 6,000 workers are voting this…
Articles by Mike Elk
On The 10th Anniversary of the Wisconsin Capitol Occupation
This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the Wisconsin Capitol Occupation. On February 15, 2011, tens of thousands of protestors occupied the Wisconsin State Capitol…
Unions Petition Biden to Get Involved in Amazon Union Drive – Molson Use Scabs to Bust Union – El Paso Nursing Assistants Strike
Folks, Greetings from the Burgh, where we are pumped and in the zone covering the latest developments in the Amazon unionization effort in Bessemer, Alabama. …
Tacoma Teachers “Sickout” Strike – AFL-CIO Starts Phone Bank for Amazon – Hunt Point Strikers Face Retaliation
Folks, Greetings from the Burgh, where it’s a wonderful 60-degree day and we’re hoping that winter may soon be over! $4,425 Raised to Cover Union…
White Amazon Managers Use Black Union Busters – Amazon Expected to Spend $25 Million – Biden Admin Hesitant to Get Involved
Greetings from the Burgh, where Payday is in the midst of some very exciting plans to release a major package of interviews, videos, a podcast,…
On the Retirement of a Black Postman in Pittsburgh
By Ann Belser The following story comes to us through our community partners Print, the community newspaper for the East End. Subscribe to Print here….
Amazon Offers $2,000 “Resignation Bonuses” to Bust Union Drive in Alabama
As the historic union election at Amazon in Alabama heats up, Amazon is pulling all the tricks to stop the union. In violation of Amazon’s…
Oregon Nursing Home Workers Strike – Miami Janitors Strike – Biden Cancels ICE Union Contract
Greetings from the Burgh, where we are getting back in the swing of things after taking some time off to mourn our beloved dog Mickey…
Frick Park Should Be Renamed to Honor Labor Activist Anne Feeney
Thanks to Payday’s partnership with Pittsburgh’s “Print” newspaper, Payday’s call to rename Frick Park after the late folk singer and activist Anne Feeney can be…
After Co-Worker Died of COVID, 2 Texas Educators Fired for Union Organizing
In November of last year, Collin College President H. Neil Matkin sent a long Thanksgiving email to the hundreds of professors working at the community…
Columbus Teachers “Sickout” Strike – ICE Union Last Minute Deal Hurts Immigration Reform – NYC Taxi Drivers Shut Down Brooklyn Bridge
Greetings from the Burgh, where we’re facing yet another overcast, pollution-filled day that’s horrific for asthma sufferers. Only $190 Short of Our $3,000 Amazon Union…
Amazon Construction Workers Strike – Philly Teachers Strike – CTU Leader Karen Lewis Dies
Folks, Greetings from the Burgh, where we are getting back into the swing of things after taking the past few days to mourn our good…