THE PAPER TIGER PETITION IS FOR YOU—WHETHER YOU’RE IN A UNION OR NOT

Most workers think labor rights are only for union members. That’s wrong. If you work in America, federal law already gives you rights: You don’t need to “unionize”. You don’t need permission. These rights are yours right now. But here’s the problem: You can’t use them without risking everything. YOU HAVE RIGHTS. YOU CAN’T USE … Read more

INTRODUCTION TO THE WORKERS’ RAPID EMPLOYEE PROTECTION ACT (WORKERS’ REP ACT)

THE PROMISE AND THE REALITY For nearly a century, American workers have possessed fundamental rights under federal law. The National Labor Relations Act of 1935 guarantees 170 million workers the right to organize, to strike, to discuss wages with coworkers, and to engage in collective action to improve their working conditions. These rights exist on … Read more

A STEEL MAN ARGUMENT FOR THE U.S. WORKERS ALLIANCE

The Strongest Possible Case for Worker Protection Through Collective Political Power THE FUNDAMENTAL PREMISE: DEMOCRATIC ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIRES REAL CONSEQUENCES At its core, the U.S. Workers Alliance operates on an undeniable truth: in a representative democracy, political power flows from the ability to deliver or withhold electoral consequences. The organization’s premise is not merely that workers … Read more

The Break Room Union Revolution

Two Coworkers, One Union: The Simple Truth That Changes Everything The Break Room Moment That Changes American Labor Forever Picture this familiar scene: Two coworkers in the break room, coffee cups in hand, discussing their wages. One mentions they’re making $18 per hour, while the other, doing the same job, reveals they’re only making $15 … Read more

The Workers Rights Paradox

Good News and Bad News for American Workers The Good News: Rights Exist in Law Workers possess substantial rights under both statutory law and the Constitution: Statutory Rights (National Labor Relations Act) Right to organize and bargain collectively Right to discuss wages and working conditions with coworkers Right to file group complaints and petitions Right … Read more