How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement
A new wave of female labor leaders are winning by thinking big.
Jan 10, 2014 / Bryce Covert
Fifteen Miners Died on the Job in the Past Three Months—but Washington Is Cutting Inspections Fifteen Miners Died on the Job in the Past Three Months—but Washington Is Cutting Inspections
The mining industry isn’t the only one with major workplace safety regulation issues.
Jan 7, 2014 / Blog / Jessica Weisberg
Undocumented Lawyers and Rogue States Undocumented Lawyers and Rogue States
So far, 2014 has been a year of states doing as they please.
Jan 6, 2014 / Blog / Jessica Weisberg
Welcome to the New America: Low-Wage Nation Welcome to the New America: Low-Wage Nation
Soon we’ll all be stuck with the unjust working conditions that immigrants face: contingent jobs, with lousy pay and few or no benefits.
Dec 30, 2013 / Editorial / Saket Soni
DC City Council Approves Minimum Wage Boost DC City Council Approves Minimum Wage Boost
As minimum wage battles flare around the country, the nation’s capital leads the way with a significant increase.
Dec 30, 2013 / Editorial / Aaron Miguel Cantú
China Goes Dark China Goes Dark
Hard-hitting New York Times coverage has been journalism at its best—although the Chinese authorities apparently don't agree.
Dec 18, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman
NYU Students Go Caroling for Change NYU Students Go Caroling for Change
Calling for the administration's support of Bangladeshi garment workers, members of NYU's Student Labor Action Committee performed carols such as "Joy to the Workers&r...
Dec 9, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation and Catherine Addington
Gabriel Thompson: Online Shopping Thrives on the Backs of Warehouse Temp Workers Gabriel Thompson: Online Shopping Thrives on the Backs of Warehouse Temp Workers
Distribution companies stress safety and speed to their workers. But are those two goals even compatible?
Dec 5, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Higher Wages Are Good for Companies Too Higher Wages Are Good for Companies Too
Writer Zeynep Ton argues workers who are paid fairly and treated respectfully are more productive and innovative.
Dec 4, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Weisberg
Fast Food Strikes Hit 100 Cities Thursday Fast Food Strikes Hit 100 Cities Thursday
Workers are demanding $15 an hour and the right to form a union without retaliation.
Dec 4, 2013 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny