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NYU Contract Faculty Poised to Vote on Unionization
A "yes" vote would create the largest union of full-time, nontenured track faculty at a private US university.
Michigan’s Historic “Right-to-Work” Repeal Goes Into Effect
Michigan is the first state in nearly 60 years to repeal the anti-union law.
Absent Union Representation, NYC Nail Salon Workers Are Organizing Themselves
A New York bill would give nail technicians a seat at the table to promote sector-wide workplace changes.
Trump Tries to Woo Union Leaders Despite His Long Record of Exploiting Workers
Trump, who once said he prefers nonunion labor, has faced numerous complaints for failing to pay minimum wage.
US’s “Defensive” Bombing of Yemen Is About Imperial Domination of the Seas
Bombs are falling in defense of a system that exploits those who live and work along global shipping routes.
People With Criminal Records Should Not Have to Hire a Lawyer Just to Get a Job
State laws are restricting people with convictions from working as nurses, counselors and janitors.
2024 Will See Wave of Minimum Wage Hikes — But the Impacts Won’t Be Felt Evenly
Ten million US workers will see wage increases this year, but inflation has eroded our tools for reducing inequality.
Major Brands Like McDonald’s, Kroger and Coca-Cola Linked to Forced Prison Labor
“Slavery has not been abolished,” said one formerly imprisoned person who now advocates against forced prison labor.
Child Labor Could Solve Alabama’s “Labor Shortage,” Says GOP Group
The Alabama Policy Institute wants to loosen child labor laws to address a labor shortage caused by too-low pay.
Second-Largest Union in US Calls for “Immediate” Ceasefire in Gaza
The statement goes a step further than some calls for a ceasefire by demanding an end to the occupation of Palestine.