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In the Age of Amazon, Is There a Conscientious Way to Shop?
In addition to thinking about where we shop, we must work to challenge corporate power.
In a Blow to Labor, Teamsters Ratify UPS Contract Despite “No” Vote
The union ratified the U.S.'s largest private-sector contract over members' wishes that they return to the table.
Kavanaugh’s Terrible Anti-Worker Stances Are Anti-Woman Too
Brett Kavanaugh's anti-labor positioning is particularly injurious to women.
As Midterms Approach, Fast Food Workers Plan Strikes in Battleground States
"We’re here to get rid of corrupt officials who are anti-worker and anti-union.”
Amazon’s $15 an Hour Minimum Wage and the Federal Reserve Board
The tight labor market forced Amazon to raise wages to attract the workers it needed to staff its warehouses.
It’s Your Postal Service. Don’t Let Trump and Congress Sell It Off.
Take it from a postal worker: If the US sells its public mail service, consumers will lose big time.
Unemployment Level Falls Again, But So Do Work Hours and Weekly Pay
In spite of the unusually low unemployment rate there is little evidence of wage acceleration.
Why Domestic Workers Are Fighting Like Hell to Stop Brett Kavanaugh
Daniela Contreras, organizer for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, discusses more.
Caving to Pressure, Amazon Hikes Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour
Jeff Bezos is not raising wages out of the kindness of his heart.
A Boost for the Worker-Owned Economy
A new measure will make it easier for retiring owners to sell their businesses to employees, while saving jobs.