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What Happened to the Keynesian Dream of a 15-Hour Workweek?
Why are we still 40-hour work week drones?
In Nevada, Culinary Union Members Make Last-Minute Turnout Push
Even though union members aren't endorsing a specific Democrat, they are eager to defeat Trump.
Bloomberg Gains in Primaries, But His History With Unions May Be a Roadblock
The billionaire former mayor of New York has a long track record of hostility toward organized labor.
Spectrum Workers Are on the US’s Longest Strike. When Will the Company Listen?
After three long years, the Spectrum workers of New York City are beginning to feel forgotten.
It’s Time to Shorten the American Workweek
A shorter workweek requires a radical reimagining of how we conceive of work.
Joe Biden Thinks Coal Miners Should Learn to Code. That’s Classist.
Coal miners are skilled workers who do much more than just hit rocks all day.
Women Farmworkers Fight to Secure Their Rights and End Sexual Harassment
Members of the first national women’s farmworker organization in the U.S. discuss their experiences.
When It Comes to Bereavement Leave, the US Is Unspeakably Cruel
Bereavement leave isn’t federally mandated and is largely a matter of whether employers choose to provide it.
Sanders and Omar Call on OSHA to Release Amazon’s Injury Records
Current and former Amazon warehouse workers have described how they sacrificed their bodies to keep their jobs.
Trump Touts Weak Trade Deals That Likely Won’t Benefit US Workers
Despite Trump's boasts, workers are unlikely to see any economic benefit from these deals.