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.
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Let’s Honor Labor Day by Protecting Workers
It’s not too late for President Biden to follow through with his promise to America’s essential workers. Read more
Sep 2, 2021
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Redefining Work to Save the Planet
We upended our lives during the pandemic, but our response to what we know is happening to the planet has remained business-as-usual. Read more
Aug 30, 2021
Funding the Future
The pandemic has created opportunities for states to level the playing field for marginalized workers. Read more
Aug 25, 2021
Dirty Work, No Clean Hands
Eyal Press's new book "Dirty Work" explores the jobs the rest of us would rather not even think about. Read more
Aug 17, 2021
Grad Student Union, Yes!
Across the country, collective action is working to expand rights for these exploited workers. Read more
Aug 16, 2021
Gig Drivers Deserve Workplace Rights
These gig-economy goliaths are hell-bent on making sure their workers are considered independent contractors and not employees. Read more
Aug 16, 2021
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The Problems and the Promise
An interview with activist and Ohio Congressional candidate Nina Turner. Read more
Jul 27, 2021
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You Can Work but Not Stay
Immigrant rights activists are trying to convince elected officials that workers are essential enough to be given a path to citizenship. Read more
Jul 27, 2021
