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House Democrats Introduce Sweeping Bill to Protect Workers’ Rights and Safety
Among other measures, the bill would majorly increase the penalties employers must pay for violating workers' rights.
I Work for the US’s Largest Union. Why Would It Hold My Health Care Hostage?
The National Education Association has been using its employees’ health insurance as a bludgeon at the bargaining table.
Bangladesh Cracks Down on Student-Led Protests Over Jobs, Inequality, Corruption
At least 174 people have been killed after police and soldiers were granted “shoot-on-sight” orders.
Sanders Pushes Harris to Pursue an Agenda That Prioritizes the Working Class
Sanders specifically calls for a permanent expansion of the child tax credit and an increased federal minimum wage.
Largest Study on Guaranteed Basic Income Proves Transformative for Participants
Participants received $1,000 a month. They took better jobs, went back to school and started opening businesses.
Global IT Outage Grounds Flights, Disrupts Health Care and Banking
Reports of disruptions came in from around the world, including from the US, UK, India, Germany and the Netherlands.
Exploitation of Chinese Immigrants Pervades the Marijuana Industry
From unsafe working conditions to wage theft and assault, Chinese immigrant laborers suffer in Oklahoma and beyond.
This Week’s RNC Highlighted the Right’s Strategy for Courting the Working Class
Why did the president of the Teamsters speak at the Republican National Convention? It’s part of the far right’s plan.
Biden Proposed a Rent Cap for Corporate Landlords. What’s Next?
Biden’s rent control plan must pass through Congress to become reality. Tenants say the president could still act now.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Includes Heat Safety Protections at Work
While the law has been enforceable since 2023, it wasn’t until June that its final regulations went into effect.