The Worker Institute brings together researchers, educators and students with practitioners in labor, business and policymaking to address issues related to confronting systemic inequality and building a fair economy, robust democracy and just society. We will share opinion, analysis, research, data, insights and training from our faculty and staff.
Equity at Work
VW Chattanooga Election Results
Worker Institute Director Lowell Turner comments on the attempt by the United Auto Workers (UAW) to gain representation at VW in Chattanooga failed last week (Feb. 14) on a close vote: 53 percent against, 47 percent in favor.
Beyond the Headlines: Lessons Learned from the Market Basket Strike
The current strike at the Market Basket has grabbed mainstream media attention largely because of the soap opera like feud within the third generation of the family that has owned and run the New England chain and built an extremely loyal customer base.
