(articles arranged most recent to oldest)
"Why They Rioted" by Alison Thorne.
Harsh labor conditions exist in Indonesia - especially for women.
Plus: "Working Around" by Doug Collins: labor updates from around the globe.
[July/August 1998]
"Organizing Washington's New Economy" by Mark Gardner
Two local efforts to organize workers beyond traditional unionism.
[May/June 1998]
"Two Big Unions" by Doug Collins.
Building solidarity in Japan ore worker at a time.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[May/June 1998]
"Wobbly War Commemorated" by John Ruhland.
Labor mural reminds the city of Centralia about its suppressed labor history.
[March/April 1998]
"Union-Busting for Fun and Profit" by Mark Gardner.
Tired of trying to figure out how to spend your seven-figure salary?
[March/April 1998]
"Fire Me Fairly! Or Don't Fire Me at All" by Doug Collins.
A "just-cause dismissal initiative would help protect all Washingtonians from being fired.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[March/April 1998]
"Department of Management's Lackeys?" by National Writers Union.
The WA State Dept of L&I has written a proposal to put a cap on overtime pay.
[January/February 1998]
"Sex Trade Workers Organize" by Rebecca Kavoussi.
Lawsuits filed in WA State and Minnesota; labor union formed in California.
[January/February 1998]
"Escape from Labor's Abyss" by John Gorrell.
A five-step recipe for improving worker rights worldwide.
[January/February 1998]
"Squalidarity" by Doug Collins.
Lack of good union representation degrades part-time community college instructors.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[January/February 1998]
"Karen Nussbaum Q&A" interviewed by Barb Wiley.
A chat with the director of the Working Women's Department of the AFL-CIO.
[November/December 1997]
"Hookers, Gypsies, Winos and Shopkeepers" as told to Doug Collins.
Tales of legal and illegal work, con games and loafing in one historical Belltown building.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[November/December 1997]
"Workfare In the USA" by Ray Goforth.
America's new (non-union) sub-minimum wage underclass
[September/October 1997]
"Business Behind Bars" by Paul Wright.
The real drive behind prison labor for the private sector is not rehabilitation, but government subsidies which cost Washington State millions per year and eliminate fair-paying jobs for free workers.
[September/October 1997]
"Some Private Employers at Prisons in WA State" by Free Press staff.
A list of some of the companies utilizing prison labor locally.
[September/October 1997]
"Human Rights Bodyguards" by Joe Sperry.
Nothwesterners help stop death squad attacks on union leaders and nonviolent activists in Guatemala and elsewhere.
[September/October 1997]
"Customers Who Want Too Much" as told to Doug Collins.
American customers are getting nastier by the year.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[September/October 1997]
"Made in the U.S.A.?" by Phil Kaplan.
The story of Saipan, where labor abuses flourish under the U.S. flag.
[July/August 1997]
"Sales Machine" by Doug Collins.
A cosmetics saleswoman becomes disillusioned with makeovers and the
selling game.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[July/August 1997]
"The Consequences of a Cup of Coffee" by John C. Ryan and Alan Thein Durning.
Excerpted with permission from Stuff: The Secret of Everyday Things.
[May/June 1997]
"Anti-Labor 'Boeing Bill' Goes Down in Flames" by Mark Worth.
A rare triumph for the labor community.
[May/June 1997]
"University Unions" by Doug Collins.
Grad student workers around the nation organize, but Washington TAs aren't taking part.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[May/June 1997]
"Free Money" by Doug Collins.
But more importantly, Unemployment compensation is a shield against poverty. Here's how to get it.
Plus: NW Folklife, Labor Movement Team Up,
and Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[March/April 1997]
"Galley Slaves" by Doug Nufer.
The National Writers Union Decries Unfair Contracts.
[March/April 1997]
Laboring for a Living Wage by Mark Gardner.
Declining wages and the inadequacy of the Federal minimum wage have ignited a movement around the country to raise local wages.
[March/April 1997]
"Pinkertons Take the Fifth" by Doug Nufer.
Musicians strike against Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
[March/April 1997]
"The War to Come" by Chuck Van Wey.
Why Michael Moore loves Spokane.
[January/February 1997]
"Dismembered" by Doug Collins.
American social life is in the pits: Unions are the cause and the cure.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[January/February 1997]
"How to Think Globally" by Davis Oldham.
The true cost of economic growth.
[November/December 1996]
"Boeing Jobs Take Flight for Profit" by Donald Barlett and James Steele.
Excerpted with permission from America: Who Stole the Dream?
[November/December 1996]
"Junk Wages for Junk Mail" by Doug Collins.
Workers and consumers lose out with the dismantling of the postal service.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[November/December 1996]
"Stop'N Go Rebellion" by John Persak.
Union tradition alive and kicking at the Lincoln Park Mini Market.
[November/December 1996]
"How Many Dentists do we Really Need?" by Doug Collins.
Giving a sensible tweak to the labor movement can decrease consumer costs.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[September/October 1996]
"Summer of Labor" by Doug Collins.
Unions stage a comeback, but can it last?
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[July/August 1996]
"Historic Tracts" by Carlos Schwantes.
A look at Washington's pioneer labor reform press - when journalism met activism.
[July/August 1996]
"Brave New Economy" by Free Press staff.
Globalization! Downsizing! Stagnating wages! God help us!!
[April/May 1996]
"The Dark Side of Convenience" by Doug Collins.
Working odd hours makes the United States and odd country.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[April/May 1996]
"A Worker Writes About Work" by Robert Pavlik.
Review of How to Tell When You're Fired: A Brief Examination of Work by Reg Theriault.
[February/March 1996]
"Phone Sex Follies" by Carol Steele.
"Hey Anus Boy, can I fondle your ball sack?"
[February/March 1996]
"Medical Mess" as told to Doug Collins.
A problem with experienced workers: They might actually know something.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[February/March 1996]
"Farm Workers Build on Victory, Look to Future" by Andy Bauck.
Newly unionized Ste. Michelle farm workers win big.
[February/March 1996]
"Workers Exposed to Toxics Get Green Light to Sue Boeing" by Eric Nelson.
Boeing employees exposed to toxics will get their day in court.
[December/January 1996]
"Boeing Goes Global" by Mark Worth and Eric Nelson.
Critics say Boeing "is punching holes in America's future" by shipping thousands of jobs abroad.
[December/January 1996]
"'Tis a Gift to Be Simple" by David hirning.
It's time to give up the "American way of life."
[December/January 1996]
"40+ Hours a Week is Bad for You and the Nation" by Matt Robesch.
Tired of working so much? Quit spending so much, stupid.
[December/January 1996]
"Getting Off Their Backs" by Mark Gardner.
US labor leadership changes from meanies to Sweenies.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[December/January 1996]
"Go North, Young Worker!" by Doug Collins and Gloria Hubacker.
Organized nurses, construction unions and an activist left battle the bosses in B.C.
[October/November 1995]
"Laidlaw to Seattle School Bus-Drivers: Go to the Back, Sit Down and Shut Up" by Gloria Hubacker and Doug Collins.
Drivers' best hope for getting a pension plan now lies with the Seattle School District.
[October/November 1995]
"Slaves of the State" by Paul Wright.
Prison laborers do time in factories with fences.
[October/November 1995]
"Seattle Activists Kick Off Labor Party Effort" by Mike Blain.
A long-running and low-key political movement is taking root in Seattle.
[October/November 1995]
"Teachers Work to Revive Labor Education" by Stephanie Tate.
Every high school has business classes, but who is teaching students about labor?
[October/November 1995]
"Devious" as told to Doug Collins.
Tales from the frontline of telephone support.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the globe.
[October/November 1995]
"Cannery Workers Martyred in Struggle for Justice" by Doug Baker.
Review of Triumph Over Marcos by Thomas Churchill.
[October/November 1995]
"Q&A: Barabara Silverstien," by Mark Gardner.
Former OSHA administrator discusses politicians refusal to adopt workplace ergonomic standards.
[Aug/Sept 1995]
"Just Say No to Drug Testing," by Doug Collins.
Try impairment testing instead.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the world.
[Aug/Sept 1995]
"11 to 7 at 7-11" as told to Doug Collins.
Scratch tickets, beer, and porn.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the world.
[June/July 1995]
"Nurse Staffing Goes Critical" by Stephanie Tate.
As Group Health management slashes its payroll, profits soar.
[June/July 1995]
"Raising Hell for Workers' Rights" by Brian King.
A Profile of Jobs with Justice.
[June/July 1995]
"Taxing Matters" by Doug Collins.
How to make the current US tax system more equitable.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the world.
[April/May 1995]
"The Revolution Will Not be Televised,"
Free Press Midwest Correspondent Jenny Schmid goes to a labor rally in Decatur, IL.
[Feb/Mar 1995]
"Coalition Works Toward a Sustainable Society," by Holly Borba.
The Coalition for a Livable Washington works to save jobs and owls.
[Feb/Mar 1995]
"New Report on Washingtonians' Diminished Dreams," by Holly Borba.
Contrary to the official government line that the economy is on the upswing, economic reality for most Americans is pretty dismal.
[Feb/Mar 1995]
"Temp Nation," by Andy Bauck.
A look at the new era of worker expendability.
[Feb/Mar 1995]
"Sales Tales," as told to Doug Collins.
Stories from the front lines of customer service.
Plus: Working Around: labor updates from around the world.
[Feb/Mar 1995]
"Offensive Driving" by Doug Collins.
Replacement workers are a public safety hazard.
Plus: "What NOT to Buy for Christmas", Working Around
[December/January 1995]
"Condition Critical" by Tracy De Croce.
Nurses brave the new world of health care.
[October/November 1994]
"The Medicated Stamping Plant" as told to Doug Collins.
Or why you should not buy a late '70s Ford.
Plus: "Chateau Update", "Retraining Fails", and "150 Years of Co-Ops".
[October/November 1994]
"Why Johnny Can't Organize" by Doug Collins.
Seven factors crippling the US labor movement.
Plus: Working Around.
[August/September 1994]
Q&A: Lauren Tozzi" interviewed by Tracy De Croce.
Member of the Seattle Worthy Wages Task Force.
[June/July 1994]
"Fair Wage and Green Movements Take On Free Trade" by Mark Gardner.
Labor and environmentalists unite over NAFTA and GATT.
[June/July 1994]
"With Friends Like These..." by Mike Blain.
In the wake of NAFTA, the rift widens between organized labor and the Democratic Party.
[June/July 1994]
"'Part-Time Temporary Security Guard'" by Doug Collins.
Millions are suffering from a new disease: Job decay.
Plus: "NAFTA, Who Loves Ya?", and Working Around
[June/July 1994]
"You're Fired!" by Doug Collins.
You think you've got a right to your job? Think Again.
Plus: "Farm Factions"; "Hello Free Trade, Bye-bye Jobs"
[April/May 1994]
"Sir Alexander Korda's Guide to Full Employment" by John Ambrosavage.
How I learned to stop worrying and start spending.
[April/May 1994]
"Sick Workers Get Attention of Lawmakers - At Last" by Mark Worth.
Chemically sickened workers get a boost up from State Legislature.
[April/May 1994]
"Disunity Among the Machinists" by Mark Worth.
A Free Press investigation into Boeing workers' exposure to dangerous chemicals.
[February/March 1994]
"Gettin' Screwged" by Mike Blain and Doug Collins.
Our picks for Scrooge of the Year, 1993.
[February/March 1994]
"The Co-Op Crash" by Doug Collins.
Another Northwest legacy goes the way of grunge.
Plus: "Wal-Mart Threat"; "NAFTA Aftermath"
[February/March 1994]
"APEC and the Shape of Things to Come" by Doug Lauen.
When the dignitaries and reporters finally left Seattle, did the innocence of the Northwest go with them?
[December/January 1994]
"APEC and the Politics of Trade" by Eric Nelson.
Anyway you pitch it, the name of the game is profits 'the world over'.
[December/January 1994]
"A Quickie In a Dark Corner" by Doug Collins.
Now that NAFTA is done, what is it exactly?
Plus: Working Abroad; "Corporate Cry-Babies"; and "Vote With Your Dough This X-Mas"
[December/January 1994]
"Genes on the Job" by Doug Collins.
When you go looking for a job, your DNA may work against you.
Plus: "Unions Help Close Wage Gap"; and "Coffee, Tea, or Pay Cut?"
[October/November 1993]
"Union-Busting Boss Loses His Perks" by Free Press staff.
Minor changes at Daniel Smith art supply company.
[October/November 1993]
"The Art of Union Busting" by Mike Blain.
How management at the Daniel Smith Art Company helped crush a labor movement.
[September 1993]
"How to Get Rich Quick" by Doug Collins.
PO'd at the post office.
Plus: "NAFTA Faces Judicial Hurdle"; and "Talk About Work!"
[September 1993]
"Boycotters Turn Up Heat on Chateau Ste. Michelle as Struggle Continues," by Andrea Helm.
Grassroots efforts boosts support in local labor struggle .
[July/August 1993]
"PCC Members to Board: Don't Sell Anything We Wouldn't Buy," by Andrea Helm.
Despite consumer victory, referendum on boycotted products is a non-binding waste of time.
[July/August 1993]
"The Joy of Waitering," by Doug Collins.
Dependence on tips encourages gratuitous pleasantries, corporate greed.
Plus: "Weak U.S. Labor Laws Fuel Protest"; and "Group Health Shunning Union?"
[July/August 1993]
"Hands On Hake," by Christina Sporrong.
Take a ride on a floating seafood factory.
[June 1993]
"Anti-Social Workplaces," by Doug Collins.
All work and no play make Jack & Jill Friendless.
[June 1993]
"Fired Seafirst Worker Tells of Bank's Uncharitable Dress Code," by Diana Schiefelbein.
One worker follows the rules and gets fired.
[May 1993]
"PCC Members to Vote on Boycott Policy," by Andrea Helm.
Co-op's policy on Chateau Ste. Michelle Rankles Customers.
[May 1993]
"Seafirst Bank to Workers: No Skirt, No Stockings - No Job," by Mark Worth.
A dress code that may be unconstitutional.
[April 1993]
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