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End of Pandemic-Era Child Care Aid Spells Crisis for Millions of Working Moms
Congress must take action to extend pandemic-era child care supports put in place under the American Rescue Plan Act.
I Moved to Florida to Teach Despite Right-Wing Censorship. Here’s Why.
I’m confident our union can organize sufficiently to fight back against Gov. Ron DeSantis’s war on public education.
Minneapolis Passes Pay Increases, Greater Protections for Rideshare Drivers
“It's time for these corporations to prioritize their drivers over corporate greed,” a council member said.
Cornell Drops Starbucks After Company Shuttered All of Ithaca’s Unionized Stores
The decision came after students launched a campaign to get the university to end its contract with the company.
Kitchen Workers Demand Federal Protections Against Excessive Heat
Back-of-the-house workers are becoming ill or dying due to excessive heat -- so they’re organizing the kitchen.
As Starbucks Stalls Negotiations, Workers Use New Tactics to Push for Contract
An ambitious new campaign urges customers and allies to take action in support of unionizing Starbucks workers.
Democratic National Convention Chair’s Firm Helps Clients Fight Labor Law Reform
Minyon Moore is an executive of a group that has aided corporate fights against gig worker protections and sick leave.
States Crack Down on Union-Busting Captive Audience Meetings
Amid rising labor organizing, local efforts to outlaw captive audience meetings will likely expand.
LA-Area Hotel Workers Strike Against Anti-Black Racism and Scab Staffing App
Striking workers say their hotel is bringing in Black workers to break the strike, but not hiring them permanently.
Fetterman Files Bill to Repeal Law Barring Striking Workers From Food Stamps
The prohibition on SNAP means workers often have to choose between exercising their rights or putting food on the table.