![Walmart Interior](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/walmart_store_interior_rtr_img.jpg)
This Is What Goes Into Your Cheap T-Shirt This Is What Goes Into Your Cheap T-Shirt
Overwork, abuse, and economic destabilization are bound to dog the international garment-supply chain unless retail giants take labor rights seriously.
Jun 6, 2016 / Michelle Chen
![Kshama Sawant $15 minimum wage protest](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/kshama_sawant_seattle_ap_img.jpg)
Hillary Was Nowhere to Be Seen in the Fight for 15—I Should Know Hillary Was Nowhere to Be Seen in the Fight for 15—I Should Know
Hillary’s “support” is welcome, and a sign that our movement has come far, but let’s be clear: She hasn’t always supported a $15 minimum wage.
Apr 18, 2016 / Kshama Sawant
![Walmart Shoppers](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Walmart_rtr_img.jpg)
The Work-Life Balance Goes to Court The Work-Life Balance Goes to Court
Workers like those involved in two new lawsuits against Walmart shouldn’t have to choose between satisfying supervisors and caring for their families.
Jan 25, 2016 / Michelle Chen
![Bangladeshi garment workers rally in Dhaka, demanding salary increases and an Eid al-Adha bonus, September 17, 2015.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bangladesh_Garment_Workers_Protest_ap_img.jpg)
‘When We Made Mistakes in Our Sewing, They Slapped Us’ ‘When We Made Mistakes in Our Sewing, They Slapped Us’
Bangladeshi garment workers are still struggling to win the safe and humane workplaces they deserve.
Dec 21, 2015 / Michelle Chen
![A worker stuffs newly made toys at the production line of a factory in suburban Shanghai.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/China_Toy_Factory_Worker_rtr_img.jpg)
The Other Side of Black Friday Price Tags The Other Side of Black Friday Price Tags
Throughout the Global South, underpaid workers face wage theft and injury to meet Western consumers' demands.
Nov 25, 2015 / Michelle Chen
![Walmart’s Wage Increase Is Hurting Its Stock Price—and That’s OK](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/walmart_black_retail_workers_rtr_img_0.jpg)
Walmart’s Wage Increase Is Hurting Its Stock Price—and That’s OK Walmart’s Wage Increase Is Hurting Its Stock Price—and That’s OK
The stock market doesn’t take long-term economic growth into account very well, so why do we look to it to see if higher wages are succeeding?
Oct 23, 2015 / Bryce Covert
![Walmart](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/walmart_store_rtr_img.jpg)
Walmart Says Its Reforming Its Brutal Scheduling System, but Workers Tell a Different Story Walmart Says Its Reforming Its Brutal Scheduling System, but Workers Tell a Different Story
Hour cuts and schedule rollbacks are coming to a Walmart near you.
Sep 4, 2015 / Michelle Chen
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The Many Ways You Can Be Screwed Out of Unemployment Benefits The Many Ways You Can Be Screwed Out of Unemployment Benefits
If you have a bad job to begin with, chances are you’re going to get bad unemployment relief.
Aug 14, 2015 / Michelle Chen
![Allegiant Labor Dispute](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/airline_pilots_strike_allegiant_ap_img1.jpg)
This Airline’s Scheduling System Is Making Its Pilots Exhausted This Airline’s Scheduling System Is Making Its Pilots Exhausted
Would you want to travel with a company whose scheduling system is leading to fatigue and burnout for the people flying your plane?
Jul 6, 2015 / Michelle Chen
![McDonald's protesters fight for 15](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/fight_for_15_2015_mcdonalds_ap_img.jpg)
Yesterday’s #FightFor15 Protests Were Big—and the Movement Is Only Growing Yesterday’s #FightFor15 Protests Were Big—and the Movement Is Only Growing
Yesterday’s strikers ranged from retail and fast food workers to adjuncts and caregivers—all those ousted from the 1 percent economy.
Apr 16, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Chen