The Rollback of Pro-Worker Policies Since Trump Took Office Is Staggering The Rollback of Pro-Worker Policies Since Trump Took Office Is Staggering
This Labor Day, don’t listen to his empty promises to protect working people.
Sep 1, 2017 / Helaine Olen
The Latest Predatory Banking Practice You Haven’t Heard About: Auto Loans The Latest Predatory Banking Practice You Haven’t Heard About: Auto Loans
The subprime auto-loan industry is now worth about $26 billion.
Aug 18, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Could a Universal Basic Income Work in the US? Could a Universal Basic Income Work in the US?
The idea is simple: The government gives out enough money for people to live on—and they give it to everyone.
Aug 15, 2017 / Michelle Chen
500 Workers Staffing Facebook’s Cafeteria Just Voted to Unionize 500 Workers Staffing Facebook’s Cafeteria Just Voted to Unionize
Their victory builds on a movement to uplift rank-and-file workers on the margins of the tech boom.
Jul 31, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Do You Drink Milk? Read This. Do You Drink Milk? Read This.
Over 60 New York dairy workers have been killed on the job just since 2006.
Jul 27, 2017 / Michelle Chen
A Plan to Make Flying Less Awful A Plan to Make Flying Less Awful
How would airports change if the workers who made them run earned a living wage?
Jul 18, 2017 / Michelle Chen
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