Josh Eidelson: Fighting Back Against Walmart’s Exploitation Josh Eidelson: Fighting Back Against Walmart’s Exploitation
The Nation’s Josh Eidelson discusses the striking Walmart workers on Democracy Now!.
Jun 11, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
No More Rana Plazas No More Rana Plazas
As fashion's first couple, the Obamas can take a leading role in making sure US companies comply with global standards.
May 22, 2013 / Editorial / Elizabeth Cline
Fast Food Strike Wave Spreads to Detroit Fast Food Strike Wave Spreads to Detroit
The non-union fast food walkout follows similar actions in New York, Chicago and St. Louis.
May 10, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson
Inspired by Freedom Riders, Workers Plan Caravans to Walmart Convention Inspired by Freedom Riders, Workers Plan Caravans to Walmart Convention
Workers will travel from around the country to meet supporters and then converge on the retail giant in Bentonville.
May 5, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson
Austerity, Deregulation and the Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Austerity, Deregulation and the Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion
While questions linger about how a fertilizer plant in Texas blew up, documents suggest the facility faced little regulatory oversight.
AFL-CIO’s Non-Union Worker Group Headed Into Workplaces in Fifty States AFL-CIO’s Non-Union Worker Group Headed Into Workplaces in Fifty States
Working America is set to expand across the country—and directly enter the workplace.
Apr 17, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson
Women in Healthcare Suffer Abuse Inside and Outside the Home Women in Healthcare Suffer Abuse Inside and Outside the Home
The difficult conditions that affect domestic workers also plague nurses in hospitals.
Mar 20, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert
Obama’s Nominee for Labor Department Head Has Championed Domestic Workers’ Rights Obama’s Nominee for Labor Department Head Has Championed Domestic Workers’ Rights
Thomas Perez once pushed for a domestic workers’ bill of rights. Could he help the movement at the federal level?
Mar 18, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert
As Striking Guest Workers Visit NYC Store, McDonald’s Says It Has Cut Ties to Their Franchisee As Striking Guest Workers Visit NYC Store, McDonald’s Says It Has Cut Ties to Their Franchisee
Workers insist “McDonald’s Must Pay.”
Mar 14, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson
Katha Pollitt: Is ‘Leaning In’ Enough for Workplace Equality? Katha Pollitt: Is ‘Leaning In’ Enough for Workplace Equality?
What can women do to be treated equally? And what do men have to do with it?
Mar 13, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room