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Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • Announcing the 20th Anniversary Issue of New Labor Forum

    The right-wing’s decades-long attack on public sector unionism is slated for a hearing before the Supreme Court later this fall in the Janus v. AFSCME case. The September 2017 issue of New Labor Forum contemplates the probable implications and strategic options facing public sector unions once the ruling is handed down. Also under contemplation in

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  • Announcing the 20th Anniversary Issue of New Labor Forum

    The right-wing’s decades-long attack on public sector unionism is slated for a hearing before the Supreme Court later this fall in the Janus v. AFSCME case. The September 2017 issue of New Labor Forum contemplates the probable implications and strategic options facing public sector unions once the ruling is handed down. Also under contemplation in

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  • Video: Divided Results: Voting and Partisan Gerrymandering

    On Friday, September 15th, members of the Murphy Institute community gathered for a discussion about gerrymandering. In light of the Supreme Court’s decision to hear Gill v. Whitford, a case that deals with the legality of partisan gerrymandering, this panel explored the history of gerrymandering and the effects of recent changes in technology, data mining, and dark money.

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  • Carlson School of Management Seeks Labor Communicator (Minneapolis, MN)

    We are looking for a full-time labor communicator to lead our Workday Minnesota labor news website and social media project Interested in using your skills to build power for workers? The Labor Education Service at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time staff member to lead our Workday Minnesota labor news website and social

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