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Economy & Labor
What Organizers Can Learn From a Rank-and-File Coal Miners’ Victory 50 Years Ago
In 1972, labor militants ousted corrupt and entrenched leadership at the mine workers' union in an unprecedented win.
For Many Workers, the Holiday Season Is the Most Exploitative Time of the Year
As delivery workers support others’ holiday dreams, they urgently need support in their 2023 contract fights.
Over 1,000 Starbucks Workers Across the US Are Walking Out for a 3-Day Strike
The strike is an escalation of the union campaign as workers protest unfair labor practices from the company.
Facing Threat of Far Right Violence, Library Workers Seek Safety in Unionization
Libraries are necessary social infrastructure, and the safety of workers is imperative to their continuing function.
Companies That Illegally Fire Workers Will Now Have to Pay for Debts Incurred
The NLRB has ruled that employers who illegally fire workers are on the hook for consequences like credit card debt.
UK Nurses Kick Off Largest-Ever Strike by NHS Workers After Negotiations Fail
National Health Service nurses say inadequate pay and staffing shortages put themselves and patients in danger.
AOC Calls for Labor Board to Be Fully Funded as Agency Warns of Shortfalls
This month may be Democrats' last chance to boost the agency before it becomes a target of the GOP-controlled House.
NAFTA’s Imposed Poverty Paved the Way for Mexico’s Informal Work Economy
Roughly 60 percent of people employed in Mexico are informal workers with no safety net.
Musk Pledged $6B to Solve World Hunger But Gave It to His Own Foundation Instead
Instead of giving the money to charity, Musk likely “donated” the money for tax-dodging purposes.
Large Utilities Have Made $14B in Profits as Millions Fall Behind on Payments
Roughly 1 in 6 households are currently behind on energy bills.