Essential Voice
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Issue #6 - Spring 2026
Jacobin: TDU and the New Labor Insurgency
TDU’s theory of change is that reforms that open up the labor movement to member involvement build worker power. It’s a participatory democracy model that…
Jacobin: No Union Democracy, No Union Revitalization
Not too long ago, Chris Bohner wrote about democracy in labor leading to more militant unions, but then the UFCW International President got into a conversation with him about it, leading to his next piece
Labor Notes: Strikes And A Boycott Win A Better Deal from Macy’s
When workers think of fun, engaging, creative ways to mobilize, it's usually successful. But beyond a surprise strike, the Local also advocates for reform.
Busting The Top Five Myths About One Member One Vote
Here are the top five things you might hear from #1M1V haters and to respond.