This week's must-read Iowa worker news and upcoming layoffs for Mar. 12, 2026.
I spoke with an Iowa woman who says the government's Medicaid cuts mean she's relying on unpaid care work from her friends.
The labor movement in Iowa has a rich history of struggles, solidarity, and hard-won victories. Here are seven of the most notable events.
Iowa Worker's Almanac news briefs and layoffs for Feb. 26, 2026:
Brenntag Des Moines workers have been locked out of work by their employer. But what is a lockout—and how can you support workers right now?
An Iowa TikTok creator thought she was calling attention to a specific problem in Des Moines. She had no idea the problems at this coffee chain were so widespread—until hundreds of messages began...
If you're from the Des Moines area, you probably know the name Evelyn K. Davis. But who was she, and why does her legacy still matter for working Iowans today?
Iowa Worker's Almanac news briefs, Feb. 12, 2026: Pushing workers out of Iowa: Workers are leaving Iowa in droves. One Iowan confronted Republican lawmakers about how striking state affirmative...
John Deere has recalled 245 workers in Iowa after mass layoffs. They'll be back on the job this month and next.
Working-class news you can use for Feb. 6, 2026:
