Category: Organized Labor

  • Union For All!

    Every worker deserves a voice.
    Every workplace deserves democracy.
    Every American deserves dignity at work.

    The Union For All movement recognizes that economic security requires more than healthcare—it demands workplace democracy, fair wages, and the fundamental right to organize without fear.

    The Union For All movement represents a modern approach to worker empowerment that goes beyond traditional union organizing to encompass workplace democracy, economic security, and shared prosperity. By combining proven policy solutions with contemporary organizing strategies, it offers a pathway to rebuilding worker power for the 21st century economy.

    Legislative Proposals

    1. Worker Power

    Automatic Representation Rights

    • Establish sectoral bargaining by industry, similar to systems in Germany and Scandinavia
    • Create worker representation on corporate boards (30% minimum for companies over 1,000 employees)
    • Guarantee workers the right to form workplace councils with consultation rights on major business decisions
    • Eliminate “right-to-work” laws that weaken collective bargaining

    2. Digital Age Labor Standards

    Modernizing Worker Protections

    • Classify gig workers as employees with full labor rights
    • Establish portable benefits that travel with workers across jobs
    • Create algorithmic transparency requirements for app-based work platforms
    • Guarantee the right to organize for all workers, regardless of employment classification

    3. Workplace Democracy Expansion

    Democratizing the Economy

    • Provide federal funding and tax incentives for worker cooperatives
    • Create a National Cooperative Development Bank
    • Establish employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) incentives for business transitions
    • Fund community wealth-building initiatives in underinvested areas

    4. Fair Scheduling and Economic Security

    Stabilizing Work Life

    • Guarantee two weeks advance notice for work schedules
    • Provide compensation for last-minute schedule changes
    • Establish the right to request flexible work arrangements
    • Create universal basic income pilot programs in select regions

    5. Corporate Accountability and Worker Justice

    Enforcement with Teeth

    • Increase penalties for union-busting activities (personal liability for executives)
    • Create expedited processes for union certification elections
    • Establish worker safety whistleblower protections with private right of action
    • Mandate corporate disclosure of worker pay ratios and labor practices

  • Congrats Labor Champion Javier Mabrey

    Last night at the AFL/CIO annual awards dinner, Colorado Representative Javier Mabrey was crowned the Labor Champion of 2025.

    Representative Mabrey earned this award for his consistent and dependable stance in support of organized labor over and over at the state Capitol during this year’s legislative session.

    Representative Mabrey gave a moving speech, referencing his own difficult upbringing, which included tough times like the lights being cut off or being evicted.

    Personally, I couldn’t agree more with “Javi” as his friends call him. We, as workers, need to stand united. And we need to stand behind the elected officials who have our back. I strongly encourage all friends of working folks to give to Representative Mabrey’s campaign for re-election. Working people need to stand with their friends!

    And a shout out to my local, Teamsters Local 455, for hosting this great event. Special thanks to the AFL-CIO for making this great event happen.