Low-wage workers

Fight for 15

Why I’m Getting Arrested During Today’s National Day of Disruption Why I’m Getting Arrested During Today’s National Day of Disruption

In the age of Trump, the Fight for $15 offers a rare model of bravery, boldness, and solidarity.

Nov 29, 2016 / Brad Lander

Chicago Child Care

Victories on Minimum Wage and Child Care Went Unnoticed After Election Day Victories on Minimum Wage and Child Care Went Unnoticed After Election Day

Trump’s victory was a setback for women, but they made strides on some issues vital to gender equality.

Nov 23, 2016 / Cities Rising / Michelle Chen

Early Voting Wisconsin

Want to End Poverty? You Can Do Something About It on Tuesday Want to End Poverty? You Can Do Something About It on Tuesday

Before you vote, ask these questions about your candidates.

Nov 7, 2016 / Greg Kaufmann

Exploding Phones Are Just One of Samsung’s Safety Liabilities

Exploding Phones Are Just One of Samsung’s Safety Liabilities Exploding Phones Are Just One of Samsung’s Safety Liabilities

The tech giant’s workforce labors in dire and sometimes fatal conditions.

Oct 27, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Trump supporters

A Progressive’s Answer to Trumpism A Progressive’s Answer to Trumpism

It will be a political and moral imperative for Democrats to start paying attention to many of Trump’s supporters and working to advance an inclusive populism that gives them ...

Oct 25, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

McDonald’s Workers Have Filed 15 Complaints of Sexual Harassment in the Past Month

McDonald’s Workers Have Filed 15 Complaints of Sexual Harassment in the Past Month McDonald’s Workers Have Filed 15 Complaints of Sexual Harassment in the Past Month

What’s going on at the fast-food giant’s restaurants?

Oct 14, 2016 / Michelle Chen

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The Fight for $15 Is Starting to Fight for Fair Schedules The Fight for $15 Is Starting to Fight for Fair Schedules

They're building a framework for a new normal in the low-wage workplace.

Oct 3, 2016 / Michelle Chen

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A $15 Minimum Wage Would Stop 1.2 Million Households From Going Hungry A $15 Minimum Wage Would Stop 1.2 Million Households From Going Hungry

Fourteen percent of households are classified as “food insecure.” That has to change.

Sep 9, 2016 / Michelle Chen

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The Wage Gap Is Worse for Black Women The Wage Gap Is Worse for Black Women

Black women earn just 67 cents for every dollar white men earn.

Aug 29, 2016 / Michelle Chen

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New York’s Nail Salons Are Still Toxic New York’s Nail Salons Are Still Toxic

And salon owners are now protesting new policies that aim to protect workers and consumers from chemical contamination.

Aug 26, 2016 / Michelle Chen

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