Truthout
Economy & Labor
In Response to Growing Solidarity With Palestine, Hearst Censors Employees
“This is McCarthyism,” a pro-Palestine legal group said.
Striking Actors Reach “Extraordinary” Tentative Deal With Hollywood Studios
The deal, which includes pay increases and protections against AI, brings to an end a four-monthlong strike.
Media Blame Homelessness on Substance Abuse. The Data Tell a Different Story.
As a California-based homelessness researcher and physician, I know we’re misdiagnosing the problem.
How Labor Rights and Infrastructure Improvements Can Prevent Extreme Heat Deaths
A new study questions whether the U.S. government is doing enough to protect Black people from extreme heat.
Toyota Gives Workers a Raise Days After UAW Reaches Historic Deal With Big 3
"They did it now because the company knows we're coming for them," UAW President Shawn Fain said in response.
Amazon, DoorDash, Walmart Must Address Labor Violation Allegations, UN Says
Amazon, DoorDash and Walmart are among the top employers of recipients of government medical and food assistance.
UAW’s Tentative Agreements With the Big 3 Show the Power of a Stand-Up Strike
UAW is framing its battles as fights for the entire working class, and showcasing power like it hasn’t done in years.
UAW Scores Tentative Contract Deal With General Motors
The agreement reportedly includes a general wage increase of 25 percent over four years and cost-of-living adjustments.
Nearly 6 Weeks Into Strike, UAW Wins Historic Tentative Deal With Ford
UAW's leadership said the gains achieved amount to four times what workers received in the recently expired contract.
5,000 GM Workers Walk Out After Company Beats Forecast, Posts Billions in Profit
The workers join over 40,000 other UAW members on the picket line in the union’s fifth week of striking.