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Economy & Labor
Elon Musk and Rahm Emanuel’s Transportation Scheme Is a Privatization Bonanza
This is neoliberal policy to the core.
Trump Launches War on Federal Unions
Federal unions have filed suit against three anti-union executive orders that Trump signed on May 25.
How European Workers Coordinated This Month’s Massive Amazon Strike
The work stoppage, which lasted three days at some facilities, was one of the largest labor actions against Amazon.
Most Workers Are Struggling as Trump and Corporate Media Tout Economic Growth
Corporations and the rich are feasting on most of the growth while workers see their wages fall.
Seattle Domestic Workers Win Most Comprehensive Bill of Rights in US
Could a federal bill of rights for domestic workers be next on the horizon?
Collective Action Is Key to Keeping Labor Strong
With union membership at an all-time low, the labor movement must get creative.
There Is No Summer Vacation for Parents in the Gig Economy
There is something missing in these conversations about working and motherhood.
Chinese Workers Strike Against Runaway Factories
Fan Shigang’s new book “Striking to Survive” presents oral histories of worker resistance in China.
Attacking Income Inequality by Limiting Wealth
Redistribution is not enough; we need an economy that generates less inequality in the first place.
DC Council Should Listen to Voters Who Want to Raise Wages for Tipped Workers
Even with tips, a minimum wage of $3.89 isn’t enough to live on.