Lane Windham
@lanewindham.bsky.social
Activist, writer, historian, labor and working-class issues. Author of Knocking on Labor's Door: Union Organizing in the 1970s and the Roots of a New Economic Divide
Nice story on the 1892 Homestead steel strike, featuring new USW President Roxanne Brown. @steelworkers.bsky.social www.npr.org/2026/06/27/n...
The strike that reshaped the labor movement
What can a steelworkers strike from 1892 tell us about today's economy? NPR's Don Gonyea visits Homestead, Pennsylvania where one of America's most important labor fights unfolded.
www.npr.org
June 29, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Nice story on the 1892 Homestead steel strike, featuring new USW President Roxanne Brown. @steelworkers.bsky.social www.npr.org/2026/06/27/n...
Really good history of LA labor movement... ICE Raids at World Cup Games? A Los Angeles Union Says, No Way! prospect.org/2026/06/09/i...
ICE Raids at World Cup Games? A Los Angeles Union Says, No Way! - The American Prospect
The L.A. local of hotel and restaurant workers settles a contract dispute, but reserves the right to strike if ICE appears at Friday’s kickoff.
prospect.org
June 10, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Really good history of LA labor movement... ICE Raids at World Cup Games? A Los Angeles Union Says, No Way! prospect.org/2026/06/09/i...
SUCH an important victory for workers, because these LYFT and Uber drivers didn't let the broken labor law stop them! prospect.org/2026/05/26/i...
In Massachusetts Today, Uber and Lyft Drivers Went Union - The American Prospect
Under a recently enacted state law, independent contractors can bargain collectively—and now, they will.
prospect.org
May 26, 2026 at 10:02 PM
SUCH an important victory for workers, because these LYFT and Uber drivers didn't let the broken labor law stop them! prospect.org/2026/05/26/i...
Great story, great work by AAUP! www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/u...
A Professor Union Grows Fast as It Ramps Up Its Fight Against Trump
www.nytimes.com
April 24, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Great story, great work by AAUP! www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/u...
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As workers have been on the frontlines at #NoKings rallies, organizing in Minnesota and more, a recent bump in union membership "heralds real hope"
The Kalmanovitz's Associate Director weighs in on what this means for the future of labor organizing for In These Times.
The Kalmanovitz's Associate Director weighs in on what this means for the future of labor organizing for In These Times.
Five Things the New BLS Union Membership Statistics Don’t Tell You
Union membership is slightly on the rise—but the hope for U.S. labor’s future is far brighter than the numbers alone suggest.
inthesetimes.com
February 25, 2026 at 4:16 PM
As workers have been on the frontlines at #NoKings rallies, organizing in Minnesota and more, a recent bump in union membership "heralds real hope"
The Kalmanovitz's Associate Director weighs in on what this means for the future of labor organizing for In These Times.
The Kalmanovitz's Associate Director weighs in on what this means for the future of labor organizing for In These Times.
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“America’s labor movement has been going through a transition over the last decade that is far more layered and nuanced — and that holds more potential for future growth — than the BLS annual membership survey reveals.” New leaders & organizational forms having an impact— @lanewindham.bsky.social
"The union membership statistics do nothing to demonstrate the new forms of worker justice organizing that have blossomed in the 21st century."
@lanewindham.bsky.social lays out five things the numbers miss.
inthesetimes.com/article/unio...
@lanewindham.bsky.social lays out five things the numbers miss.
inthesetimes.com/article/unio...
Five Things the New BLS Union Membership Statistics Don’t Tell You
Union membership is slightly on the rise—but the hope for U.S. labor’s future is far brighter than the numbers alone suggest.
inthesetimes.com
February 21, 2026 at 4:15 PM
“America’s labor movement has been going through a transition over the last decade that is far more layered and nuanced — and that holds more potential for future growth — than the BLS annual membership survey reveals.” New leaders & organizational forms having an impact— @lanewindham.bsky.social
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"The union membership statistics do nothing to demonstrate the new forms of worker justice organizing that have blossomed in the 21st century."
@lanewindham.bsky.social lays out five things the numbers miss.
inthesetimes.com/article/unio...
@lanewindham.bsky.social lays out five things the numbers miss.
inthesetimes.com/article/unio...
Five Things the New BLS Union Membership Statistics Don’t Tell You
Union membership is slightly on the rise—but the hope for U.S. labor’s future is far brighter than the numbers alone suggest.
inthesetimes.com
February 21, 2026 at 1:03 AM
"The union membership statistics do nothing to demonstrate the new forms of worker justice organizing that have blossomed in the 21st century."
@lanewindham.bsky.social lays out five things the numbers miss.
inthesetimes.com/article/unio...
@lanewindham.bsky.social lays out five things the numbers miss.
inthesetimes.com/article/unio...
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
So proud of this class whose hosts include @unitehere.org, @opeiu.org, @jwj.org, @labwc.bsky.social, @powerswitchaction.org, @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social, @aflcio.org
WILL Empower is pleased to welcome its eighth class of the WILL Empower Apprenticeship Program that identifies, develops and convenes a new generation of women, non-binary and trans staff members for the worker justice movement.
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September 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
So proud of this class whose hosts include @unitehere.org, @opeiu.org, @jwj.org, @labwc.bsky.social, @powerswitchaction.org, @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social, @aflcio.org
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I'm attending Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO's event, “We Are All DC: A National March” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
We Are All DC: A National March · Mobilize
DC communities are powerful, connected, and under attack.
Federal troops, out-of-state National Guard, and Trump controlled police are harassing, surveilling, and detaining Black and Brown residents...
www.mobilize.us
September 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I'm attending Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO's event, “We Are All DC: A National March” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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Nominations EXTENDED to SEPTEMBER 1st for the WILL Empower Edna Berger Young Courageous Leader Award - $15,000!
✨Do you know a young courageous leader (age 30/under) committed to worker, racial, and gender justice?
🔥Nominate here by 9/1: go.rutgers.edu/sf3j15y3
✨Do you know a young courageous leader (age 30/under) committed to worker, racial, and gender justice?
🔥Nominate here by 9/1: go.rutgers.edu/sf3j15y3
August 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Nominations EXTENDED to SEPTEMBER 1st for the WILL Empower Edna Berger Young Courageous Leader Award - $15,000!
✨Do you know a young courageous leader (age 30/under) committed to worker, racial, and gender justice?
🔥Nominate here by 9/1: go.rutgers.edu/sf3j15y3
✨Do you know a young courageous leader (age 30/under) committed to worker, racial, and gender justice?
🔥Nominate here by 9/1: go.rutgers.edu/sf3j15y3
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Direct action gets the goods.
Air Canada and Striking Flight Attendants’ Union Reach Tentative Deal
www.nytimes.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Direct action gets the goods.
Now that Trump Admin is purging museums of ideas that contradict its world view, hurry to see the National Archives excellent Power and Light, Russell Lee's 1946 coal survey. Part of the settlement to the 7-week miners' strike was this survey. Glad I saw this treasure before it is disappeared.
August 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Now that Trump Admin is purging museums of ideas that contradict its world view, hurry to see the National Archives excellent Power and Light, Russell Lee's 1946 coal survey. Part of the settlement to the 7-week miners' strike was this survey. Glad I saw this treasure before it is disappeared.
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Worth sharing for the reference list alone (a lot of bangers on that list!). But this is a real question and the examination here by @lanewindham.bsky.social is a great read.
Personally I believe organizing around working people's solidarity and life improvement is always a better option.
Personally I believe organizing around working people's solidarity and life improvement is always a better option.
Now available on Portside!
"Is the purpose of organizing to increase union membership, or is it to rebuild a working-class movement that can effectively make life better for the vast majority of working people?"
@lanewindham.bsky.social for New Labor Forum
portside.org/2025-05-28/c...
"Is the purpose of organizing to increase union membership, or is it to rebuild a working-class movement that can effectively make life better for the vast majority of working people?"
@lanewindham.bsky.social for New Labor Forum
portside.org/2025-05-28/c...
Could Sisyphus Have Tried Harder? Reflections on the Sweeney Administration’s Efforts at Mass Organizing, Thirty Years Later
When I came to the AFL-CIO in 1998, not long after John Sweeney was elected president, the enthusiasm and hope around organizing was contagious. I’d spent much of my twenties as a union organizer in t...
portside.org
August 17, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Worth sharing for the reference list alone (a lot of bangers on that list!). But this is a real question and the examination here by @lanewindham.bsky.social is a great read.
Personally I believe organizing around working people's solidarity and life improvement is always a better option.
Personally I believe organizing around working people's solidarity and life improvement is always a better option.
Yes, lots of new leaders, and many are women
94. @lanewindham.bsky.social's Knocking on Labor's Door is great on 1970s organizing.
One can argue that the split between young workers and labor leaders largely persisted until the last few years. I wrote about some of that here:
One can argue that the split between young workers and labor leaders largely persisted until the last few years. I wrote about some of that here:
Labor’s Quiet Revolution? - The Forge
The top ranks of labor leadership are turning over quickly. It’s worth asking what, if anything, it means. The last few months have seen some unexpected and significant changes in high profile labor l...
forgeorganizing.org
August 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Yes, lots of new leaders, and many are women
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Now available on Portside!
"Is the purpose of organizing to increase union membership, or is it to rebuild a working-class movement that can effectively make life better for the vast majority of working people?"
@lanewindham.bsky.social for New Labor Forum
portside.org/2025-05-28/c...
"Is the purpose of organizing to increase union membership, or is it to rebuild a working-class movement that can effectively make life better for the vast majority of working people?"
@lanewindham.bsky.social for New Labor Forum
portside.org/2025-05-28/c...
Could Sisyphus Have Tried Harder? Reflections on the Sweeney Administration’s Efforts at Mass Organizing, Thirty Years Later
When I came to the AFL-CIO in 1998, not long after John Sweeney was elected president, the enthusiasm and hope around organizing was contagious. I’d spent much of my twenties as a union organizer in t...
portside.org
July 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Now available on Portside!
"Is the purpose of organizing to increase union membership, or is it to rebuild a working-class movement that can effectively make life better for the vast majority of working people?"
@lanewindham.bsky.social for New Labor Forum
portside.org/2025-05-28/c...
"Is the purpose of organizing to increase union membership, or is it to rebuild a working-class movement that can effectively make life better for the vast majority of working people?"
@lanewindham.bsky.social for New Labor Forum
portside.org/2025-05-28/c...
"Who will stand for us?" asked @dropkickmurphys.com at @unite4vets.bsky.social rally. America's working class is asking that question, loud and clear.
June 7, 2025 at 2:45 AM
"Who will stand for us?" asked @dropkickmurphys.com at @unite4vets.bsky.social rally. America's working class is asking that question, loud and clear.
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From Lane Windham, here's an unsparing look back at the period 20 years ago, when the leadership of the AFL-CIO really did try to recommit to organizing the unorganized and rebuild the labor movement as a movement. And failed to do so. portside.org/2025-05-28/c...
June 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
From Lane Windham, here's an unsparing look back at the period 20 years ago, when the leadership of the AFL-CIO really did try to recommit to organizing the unorganized and rebuild the labor movement as a movement. And failed to do so. portside.org/2025-05-28/c...
My latest piece. I reflect on what we can learn today from the Sweeney era hopes and failures. Is boosting union density the ultimate organizing goal? journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Could Sisyphus Have Tried Harder? Reflections on the Sweeney Administration’s Efforts at Mass Organizing, Thirty Years Later - Lane Windham, 2025
journals.sagepub.com
May 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
My latest piece. I reflect on what we can learn today from the Sweeney era hopes and failures. Is boosting union density the ultimate organizing goal? journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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BREAKING: The Department of Health and Human Services has fired every single worker in its program that helps low-income Americans pay their energy bills.
thehill.com/policy/energ...
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thehill.com
April 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
BREAKING: The Department of Health and Human Services has fired every single worker in its program that helps low-income Americans pay their energy bills.
thehill.com/policy/energ...
thehill.com/policy/energ...
Amazon weaponizing AI to fight workers' union: prospect.org/labor/2025-0...
Amazon Uses Arsenal of AI Weapons Against Workers
A study of a union election at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, shows that the company weaponizes its algorithmic surveillance tools to prevent organizing.
prospect.org
March 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Amazon weaponizing AI to fight workers' union: prospect.org/labor/2025-0...
An important read...
Thanks to @dissentmag.bsky.social for running this piece.
New online: Joseph A. McCartin on Trump and Musk’s war on workers.
www.dissentmagazine.org/online_artic...
www.dissentmagazine.org/online_artic...
March 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
An important read...