In City Unions, the first comprehensive history of New York City's municipal unions, Mark Maier traces the rise of collective bargaining in New York City from 1

Labor unions remain the largest membership-based organizations in major North American cities, even after years of decline. Labor continues to play a vital role

From the founding of New Amsterdam until today, working people have helped create and re-create the City of New York through their struggles. Starting with arti

Since 1980 Richard Steier has had a unique vantage point to observe the gains, losses, and struggles of municipal labor unions in New York City. He has covered

There is no better time than now to consider the labor history of the Golden State. While other states face declining union enrollment rates and the rollback of