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UN: Climate Change Will Create “New Great Divergence” Between Rich and Poor
Uprisings around the world are a sign that societies are not meeting the needs of most of their people.
In Wisconsin, the Teamsters Faced a Revolt From Below
When union leaders were unwilling to push back against managerial wrongdoing, workers pushed to change the leadership.
As Toys “R” Us Stages Holiday Comeback, Workers Organize to Protect Themselves
Retail workers are organizing to make sure private equity firms can’t make money by putting people out of work.
How to Avoid Amazon This Holiday Season
When we have a choice, let's give our money to places that uplift workers, artists, creators and communities.
Chemical Companies Are Building Their Plants Overseas and Shipping Them Back In
Louisiana attracts chemical companies with one of the country’s most generous tax exemptions.
Trump Is Raising Taxes on Middle-Class Consumers With His Trade War
Trump doesn't seem to realize that tariffs are taxes -- and he's raising them on the middle class in an election year.
Nail Salon Workers Face Respiratory Illness and Cancer Risks, Study Shows
Nail salon workers face health risks similar to those who work in garages or oil refineries.
Appalachia Has a Rich History of Women-Led Social Movements
Historian Jessie Wilkerson is changing perceptions of Appalachia with stories of its women-led movements.
Harvard Grad Workers Are Striking Over Medical Debt and Sexual Harassment
Harvard is the world’s wealthiest university, but grad student workers are struggling.
Despite Strong Job Growth, Wage Growth Isn’t Accelerating
Many workers seem to remain insecure about their employment prospects.