Essential Voice
an Essential Workers for Democracy newspaper to share with your coworkers!
Issue #6 - Spring 2026
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.
Essential Workers Fighting For Union Democracy
To fight back against the agenda of corporate elites we need strong unions. To have strong unions, we need thousands of rank-and-file leaders and leadership that reflects the desires of workers.