Labor
Stories from the front lines of worker's rights
Work affects all of us. Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to labor.
Labor
A New Version of the Same Old Story
The new 'pro-worker conservatism' is a new version of an old divide-and-conquer strategy that is designed to leave the hierarchies of the capitalist world intact. Read more
Oct 16, 2024
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Private-sector investments in the green transition are plagued by climate and labor risks. Read more
Oct 14, 2024
U.S. Workers Need Paid Parental Leave
I should be joyously anticipating time with my miracle baby. Instead, I’m picking up shifts at a second job. Read more
Oct 1, 2024
Why Aren’t We Talking About America’s Retirement Crisis?
We need to take care of our older Americans. It's time to tackle elder poverty and the retirement crisis head on. Read more
Sep 5, 2024
Toward a Just Transition
What the unionization of an electric vehicle plant in Lordstown, Ohio can tell us about the future of auto workers—and how the outcome of this year's presidential election will play a role. Read more
Sep 2, 2024
Workers Are Bearing the Brunt of Extreme Heat
It's time to implement heat safety standards and protect workers from the scorching temperatures induced by climate change. Read more
Aug 29, 2024
Why ‘No Taxes on Tips’ Won’t Help Most Workers
This policy shift will likely just help the wealthy. Instead, we need to raise the federal minimum wage and end the subminimum wage for tipped workers. Read more
Aug 26, 2024