Nation Topics - Labor | The Nation

If cab drivers in Chicago win their lawsuit to become employees of the city, their jobs will become a lot less terrible.

I leaned out when I should have leaned in. But the problem is about much more than individual women’s choices.

Inside the new—and exploitative—temporary economy.

Taking inspiration from small strikes and actions over the past few years, OUR Walmart activists struck a note of dissent at the corporation’s annual party.

Area janitors are fighting back against instances of unpaid overtime wages, denial of breaks and retaliation against union organizers.

As fashion's first couple, the Obamas can take a leading role in making sure US companies comply with global standards.

From student walkouts in Philly and Chicago to union organizing and MOOCs in California, here are the latest reports by our student activist/writers.

From stopping wage theft to organizing carwasheros, victories have come from meeting workers where they live.

CORE’s victory is a boost to social movement unionism—and a model for other unions around the country.

One of the youngest and poorest senators, Martin Heinrich rose to the top as a supporter of labor and environmental issues.