Baristas Are the Brand Baristas Are the Brand
The future of Starbucks depends on its workers.
Jan 28, 2026 / Darrick Hamilton
Nurses Dig In Against New York’s Hospital Giants Nurses Dig In Against New York’s Hospital Giants
As nearly 15,000 nurses’ strike, New York’s biggest hospital systems are trying to roll back hard-won staffing rules and health benefits—even as executive pay soars.
Jan 23, 2026 / Prajwal Bhat
The EEOC Is on the Verge of Making It Harder for Workers to Fight Harassment The EEOC Is on the Verge of Making It Harder for Workers to Fight Harassment
The agency is planning to delete a document that provides up-to-date guidance on the protections workers have in this complex and rapidly changing area of law.
Jan 20, 2026 / Bryce Covert
A Movement-Building Strategy for All Workers A Movement-Building Strategy for All Workers
Why we need a freedom agenda.
Dec 26, 2025 / Peter Olney and David Bacon
Walmart Worship Walmart Worship
Journalists adore the CEO of the world’s largest retailer.
Dec 23, 2025 / Michael Massing
The WNBA Makes More Money Than Ever. What About the Players? The WNBA Makes More Money Than Ever. What About the Players?
WNBA players receive around 10 percent of league revenue, while the NBA gives 51 percent. With their bargaining agreement expiring in January, players want to share in the growth....
Dec 17, 2025 / StudentNation / Amara McEvoy
Anger at Corporate Power Is Everywhere Anger at Corporate Power Is Everywhere
It should guide the Democrats.
Dec 16, 2025 / Ron Knox
The EEOC Is Now Letting Workplace Discrimination Stand The EEOC Is Now Letting Workplace Discrimination Stand
The agency is unlawfully giving up on fighting disparate impact discrimination—meaning it’s “open season” on employees.
Dec 16, 2025 / Bryce Covert
The Slop of Things to Come The Slop of Things to Come
This past week boasted many overhyped AI breakthroughs, but the healthiest one was the fierce repudiation of a contemptuous McDonald’s ad.
Dec 12, 2025 / Matt Alston
If Condé Nast Can Illegally Fire Me, No Union Worker Is Safe If Condé Nast Can Illegally Fire Me, No Union Worker Is Safe
The Trump administration is making employers think they can ignore their legal obligations and trample on the rights of workers.
Nov 20, 2025 / Alma Avalle