The state of the green unions
Labor unions at some environmental groups are still negotiating their contracts years after organizing.
Source: eenews.net
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Labor unions at some environmental groups are still negotiating their contracts years after organizing.
For decades, leadership at left-leaning organizations have been excused from providing staff with living wages, good benefits and inclusive work environments, in part because employees themselves feared holding bosses accountable could hurt the cause.
Staffers at the liberal nonprofit think tank Center for American Progress (CAP) are reportedly considering going on strike over contract negotiations, with some staffers saying they struggle to cover their basic needs.