Working Conditions

Learning from Roosevelt(s) Learning from Roosevelt(s)

Obama could don the mantle of two Roosevelts at once.

Jun 8, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

The Breakdown: Could the Massey Mine Disaster Have Been Prevented? The Breakdown: Could the Massey Mine Disaster Have Been Prevented?

Christopher Hayes asks Ken Ward Jr, renowned reporter for the Charleston Gazette, whether this grave incident could be the catalyst for mine safety reform and regulator empowerment...

Apr 16, 2010 / Audio / Chris Hayes

“There’s No Question That Union Mines Are Safer” “There’s No Question That Union Mines Are Safer”

Want to avoid more mine disasters? Make it easier for unions to organize and protect miners.

Apr 8, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Who’s Keeping Burger King Workers Below the Poverty Line? Who’s Keeping Burger King Workers Below the Poverty Line?

The treatment of workers at Burger King stands in stark contrast to the extravagant bonuses awarded to Goldman Sach's bailed-out bankers.

Feb 17, 2009 / Video / Brave New Films

The Kids Aren’t Alright The Kids Aren’t Alright

President Bush's neglect of government-sponsored childcare programs has a steep price. Children are paying.

Oct 25, 2007 / Feature / Sharon Lerner

The China Syndrome The China Syndrome

Worried about toxic toys from China? Worry, too, about Chinese workers exposed to the poisons.

Oct 11, 2007 / Editorial / Andrew Ross

The High Price of Beauty The High Price of Beauty

A scourge of health problems has nail salon workers wondering about the industry's safety standards.

Sep 20, 2007 / Feature / Virginia Sole-Smith

Sick Children, Working Moms Sick Children, Working Moms

Guilt-ridden mothers send ailing kids to school or daycare for fear of losing their jobs. Isn't it time for paid family leave?

Jun 13, 2007 / Editorial / Ellen Bravo

Hog Hell Hog Hell

Low wages, segregation and dangerous working conditions in a North Carolina factory reveal a meatpacking industry where labor laws no longer matter.

Aug 27, 2006 / Feature / Eric Schlosser

Mexico’s Labor Rebels Mexico’s Labor Rebels

On July 2, Mexico will choose a new president. Whoever wins will face an ongoing labor movement challenging the neoliberal policies of the past.

Jun 28, 2006 / Feature / David Bacon

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