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Labor
The Cure Worse Than the Disease: Expelling “Freeloaders” in an Open-Shop State
Labor reforms aimed at the “free-rider problem” are more likely to benefit employers than workers.
From Fighting for $15 to Blocking Right-to-Work Laws, Striking Missouri Workers Are Challenging the GOP
The Fight for $15 has a new objective in battleground states like Missouri: oust the politicians propagating anti-union laws.
How Noncompete Clauses Clash With US Labor Laws
Nearly one in five employed Americans is bound by a contract restricting moves to rival companies.
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William Rivers Pitt | If I Had a Hammer…
Unions represent and fight for what the United States should be, and more importantly, serve as a vital bulwark against the atrocities of this country's early labor history.
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The Difference Self-Organizing Makes: The Creative Resistance of Domestic Workers
Informal networks of mutual care have given rise to a workers-led alliance in Lebanon.
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Sweatshop Lobbyist Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Labor
The labor force deserves someone who is far more committed to them.
Arpaio’s Pardon and the Rise of Militarized Police: The View From Phoenix
It was a war zone initiated by the Phoenix Police Department.
Alicia Garza: On Historical Amnesia and Fighting White Supremacy
An interview with Alicia Garza about white supremacy and concrete actions that people can take to move forward and organize.
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“Indigenous Navigator” Offers New Way to Monitor Indigenous Rights Worldwide
Monitoring Indigenous Peoples' rights around the world just got easier, thanks to a new tool called the Indigenous Navigator.
In Pursuit of Decent Work
Why do states make it so easy for corporations to exploit their populations?