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Will Countries Follow Through on the Climate Pledges Made in Paris?
We need to assess whether a climate agreement that consists of voluntary pledges should be celebrated or lamented.
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New York’s “Carwasheros” Push for Safer, Fairer Workplaces
Car washes are the “wild, wild West” of workplace regulation. The Car Wash Accountability Act will improve that - if it is ever implemented.
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How to Beat Retaliation, Even Without a Union
When you're working without a union, it can feel impossible to take on workplace problems.
The Right-to-Work Movement’s Attack on Women Workers
The right-to-work movement's persistent attack on public sector collective bargaining is an attack on women's economic security.
Economic Update: Fighting Right-Wing Economics
This episode provides updates on Flint's poisoned water, and more.
Experts Say US Government Caves to Meat Industry in New Dietary Guidelines
While the guidelines recommend consuming less sugar, they do not recommend eating less meat.
Ladydrawers: Hog Brains and a Mysterious Illness Linked to Bacon Processing
From public health risks to profound racism, for workers and eaters alike, the world of meat processing is packed with dangers.
Why Is Ramsey Orta, Man Who Filmed Police Killing of Eric Garner, the Only One Criminally Charged?
Orta says police have deliberately targeted him for capturing Garner's death on video and exposing it to the world.
Can the German Government Get T-Mobile to Change Its Sexual Harassment Policy?
One of the most interesting US labor fights of 2016 might include putting pressure on a foreign government.
Supreme Court Redistricting Case Is New Front in Voting Wars
“Disrepresentation” is on the move.