Truthout
Labor
Why I’m Leaving Academia after a Decade of Contingent Labor
Roughly 70 percent of faculty are contingent. This exploitative hustle is driving dedicated teachers out of academia.
We Said “We Will Block Everything” and We Did: Inside Italy’s Strike for Gaza
Following a 24-hour general strike on September 22, the country is now gearing up for more national protests.
For Mexican Workers, Temporary Farmwork Visas Facilitate Abuse and Exploitation
After Isabella received an H-2A visa, she faced trafficking, brutal working conditions, and gender-based violence.
Sweeping ICE Raid Shakes Small New York Town as Dozens Remain “Disappeared”
After the ICE raid in Cato, New York, kids don’t know when they’ll see their parents again.
Trump Threatens Mass Firings of Federal Workers If There’s a Government Shutdown
“Federal employees are not bargaining chips,” said the American Federation of Government Employees’ national president.
A Year After the Uprising in Bangladesh, Activists Hold on to Hope Amid Backlash
Hundreds of thousands in Bangladesh rose up against exploitation in 2024. Anti-fascists everywhere can learn from them.
The Supreme Court Just Allowed ICE to Resume Its Worst Practices, Critics Say
“We can expect this racist enforcement to expand rapidly,” said the American Immigration Council’s policy director.
Labor Department, IRS, ATF, and Other Agencies Joined ICE in US’s Largest Raid
Over 500 officials participated, arresting 475 people. Witnesses say agents threatened and tear-gassed workers.
Teachers Win Pay Raises Despite Budget Underfunding — But the Fight Isn’t Over
Baltimore County teachers have secured a new raise agreement but say it is still less than they’d bargained for.
Trump Executive Order Ahead of Labor Day Targets Unions at More Federal Agencies
It “is another clear example of retaliation against federal employee union members,” AFGE’s national president said.