This where I put writings on labor struggles and issues.
Are Sweatshops "an Integral Part of Economic Development"? (November 19, 1999) An article on a talk given by economist Richard Vedder. This appeared in the November 29, 1999 issue of The Michigan Independent.
Don't bother trying to reform the WTO (December 1, 1999) A letter in response to a salon.com column that said the World Trade Organization could be reformed.
SOLE’s Valentine to Bollinger: Let’s Talk Commitment (February 14, 2000) Students Organizing for Labor and Economic Equality delivers a valentine to the beloved administrators of UM. By Trevor Boyer and Micah Holmquist. This was written for The Michigan Independent webpage.
SOLE Invades Dean's Office (February 16, 2000) Students Organizing for Labor and Economic Equality protests the refusal by UM to join the Workers Rights Consortium. This was written for The Michigan Independent webpage.
Inside the UM Sweatshop (February 26, 2000) The tale of the February 16-18 occupation of a dean's office at the University of Michigan by Students Organizing for Labor and Economic Equality.
…Today’s Pig is Tomorrow’s Bacon (April 18, 2000) These are my thoughts on the April 16 demo against the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C. Part of this is from "No More Doubt."