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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Co-ops Weathered COVID-19 by Prioritizing People Over Profits
A documentary from The Real News Network highlights how co-ops show us what a workplace centered around democracy and dignity could look like. Read more
Jun 11, 2021
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Saving the Postal Service
The battle to protect the future of the U.S. mail system is winnable. Read more
Jun 7, 2021
The Terrible Toll of India’s Second COVID-19 Wave
After decades of refusing to invest in health care, the Indian government has left many rural communities with few options to control the virus’s spread. Read more
Jun 3, 2021
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How NYU’s Grad Student Union Went on Strike—and Won
Its new contract, which includes higher wages and expanded health care, highlights what’s possible when a union commits to deep organizing. Read more
Jun 2, 2021
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Strong Unions Make for Better Workplaces
Biden is doing more to strengthen worker rights inside the federal government than any president in a generation. Read more
Jun 1, 2021
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Middle America: Joe Biden’s Progressive Presidency
Who would have guessed that Biden would attack not only the virus and Trump’s toxic politics, but also the anti-government legacy of Ronald Reagan? Read more
May 27, 2021
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Telecommuting and the Post-Pandemic City
Remote work can maximize workers’ options, but it also has its drawbacks. Read more
May 27, 2021
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Unions Are Essential to Racial Justice
The advantages of union membership for people of color are not limited to better pay. Read more
May 24, 2021
