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Prisoners in 17 States Demand End to “Slave Labor” Behind Bars
Prisoners across the country are set to launch a nationwide strike today.
Warren Unveils Plan to Give Workers More Control Over Corporate Decisions
Warren's legislation quickly won support from a wide array of groups.
ALEC Is Pushing a New Slate of Viciously Anti-Worker, Pro-Corporate Laws
This is ALEC’s menu of policy proposals at a New Orleans conference.
Denied Disability Applicants Fare Badly in the Labor Market
Those denied coverage suffer great economic harm from their disability but nevertheless don’t qualify for benefits.
Anti-Union Measure in Missouri Loses by Massive Margin
It will be important to build on this victory to further strengthen the power of workers.
Want to Create More Jobs? Reduce Fossil Fuel Use.
Energy efficiency creates more jobs than fossil fuels -- and at a faster rate and lower cost.
Prison Firefighting Program Pays a Dollar an Hour to Fight California Wildfires
Romarilyn Ralston and Deirdre Wilson discuss more.
Amazon’s Worst Bargain Yet
When local governments contract with Amazon for goods and services, local businesses lose.
Missouri Votes to Repeal GOP Attack on Unions
It's another sign of the newly energized labor movement in the face of right-wing attacks.
Vermont’s Striking Nurses Want a Raise for Nonunion Workers Too
Chronic short-staffing should be addressed by raising wages to attract and retain support staff, says the union.