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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Court Delivers Blow to Worker Safety
COVID-19 calls for a concerted national response; tossing worker safety back to the states is anything but. Read more
Jan 18, 2022
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Tesla’s Long History of Silencing Whistleblowers
Despite Elon Musk’s “visionary” meme rhetoric, Tesla has engineered a practice of ignoring legitimate safety complaints and punishing those who make them. Read more
Jan 15, 2022
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Inside Chicago Teachers’ Bid for Safer Schools
Despite Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s opposition, the Chicago Teachers’ Union was able to secure better protections against COVID through democratic organizing. Read more
Jan 14, 2022
Farmers Need More Federal Help
There must be a sincere attempt to improve the rules of the game to ensure fair competition. Read more
Jan 13, 2022
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The Other Americans: Boosting Central American Economies Won’t Deter Migration
The Biden Administration proposed increasing investment in Central American economies, but experts say that inequalities and low wages in the region are still driving factors of migration. Read more
Jan 10, 2022
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Midwest Dispatch: Minneapolis Teachers Must Contend With COVID-19 Staffing Crisis
As the Omicron variant surges, hospital beds, substitute teachers, and consistent education have become sparse. Read more
Jan 6, 2022
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Ten Good Things About 2021. Really
Amid a raging pandemic, an attempted insurrection, and attacks on abortion rights, it’s important to remember that the year 2021 struck some positive notes. Read more
Dec 31, 2021
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The Right to Refuse Dangerous Work
OSHA must make workers' rights clear on mandatory workplace posters. Read more
Dec 21, 2021
