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Black Workers in Alabama Aim to Slay the Trillion-Dollar Behemoth That Is Amazon
Unionizing the Amazon warehouse workforce, which is 85 percent Black, is above all a civil rights issue, say organizers.
Ohio Congressman Tells GOP: “Stop Talking About Dr. Seuss” and “Start Working”
Video of Ryan berating his Republican counterparts has been shared tens of thousands of times on social media.
The House Just Passed the Most Sweeping Labor Legislation of This Generation
The filibuster stands in the way of the law that makes it easier for unions to form and exist.
Hiking the Minimum Wage to $15 Is Key — But It’s Hardly a Living Wage
Economist Robert Pollin says a $15 federal minimum wage is an essential but limited step toward decent wage standards.
Punitive Attendance Policies Fueled COVID-19 Outbreaks in Meatpacking Plants
Meatpacking plants have been deadly COVID-19 hot spots -- but policies that encourage workers to show up sick are legal.
Factory Workers in Burma Are Resisting the Military Coup With Strikes
General strikes and international solidarity are now offering the best hope to resist the military coup in Burma.
Biden Could Hire Jobless Oil and Gas Workers to Plug Abandoned Oil Wells
Tens of thousands of oil and gas workers are losing their jobs. The Biden administration could hire them tomorrow.
In What Universe Is a $15 Wage “Too High”? Joe Manchin’s.
Further, the CBO often culls negative effect studies to critique a $15 minimum wage, stoking resistance to an increase.
Texas Companies Are Forcing Employees to Use Vacation Time for Winter Storm
Some workers in Texas are being told that they must use vacation time or forgo pay for days lost to the power crisis.
Over 33 Percent of Low-Paid Workers Lost Jobs During Pandemic
Perhaps this pandemic’s devastation will promote a debate on the failures of our ragged social safety net.