Walmart’s Sick Scheduling Policies Walmart’s Sick Scheduling Policies
A new survey alleges that the mega-retailer punishes workers for medical absences.
Jul 13, 2017 / Michelle Chen
In Israel, a New Tide of Labor Activism Is Fighting Inequality In Israel, a New Tide of Labor Activism Is Fighting Inequality
But it’s up against the country’s powerful right-wing politics and institutional racism against Palestinians.
Jul 7, 2017 / Miriam Berger
No, Seattle’s $15 Minimum Wage Is Not Hurting Workers No, Seattle’s $15 Minimum Wage Is Not Hurting Workers
Contrary to what one unrepresentative study found, the city’s workers are actually benefiting from the wage hike.
Jun 30, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Why Are America’s Suburbs Becoming Poorer? Why Are America’s Suburbs Becoming Poorer?
Contrary to popular perception, it’s not just because poor people are moving out of the cities.
Jun 22, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Your Phone May Have Been Built by an Intern Your Phone May Have Been Built by an Intern
Factories in China are using cheap intern labor to staff production lines for companies like Foxconn and Honda.
May 31, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Is Banning Child Labor Really That Controversial? Is Banning Child Labor Really That Controversial?
Child labor can’t be outlawed by fiat—it needs to be defeated by economic empowerment for whole communities.
May 23, 2017 / Michelle Chen
It’s Time for the Government to Give Everyone a Job It’s Time for the Government to Give Everyone a Job
A new plan from CAP is a promising first step.
May 19, 2017 / David Dayen
The Workers Who Answer Your Customer-Service Calls The Workers Who Answer Your Customer-Service Calls
The worsening conditions at offshore call centers has become a central part of AT&T workers’ fight for workplace justice.
May 16, 2017 / Michelle Chen
The Day Without Immigrant Workers Has Begun The Day Without Immigrant Workers Has Begun
Immigrant workers and fast-food workers across the country are saying no to exploitation in their workplaces and Trump’s attacks from the White House.
May 1, 2017 / Michelle Chen
The People Have Spoken: They Want More Government The People Have Spoken: They Want More Government
So let’s give it to them, by building a high-wage economy that protects workers, not banks and corporations.
Apr 26, 2017 / Jeff Madrick