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Federal Employees’ Union Sues Trump Administration Over Work Without Pay
The American Federation of Government Employees says it is illegal for federal workers to work without pay.
Questioning the Logic of Capital: A Conversation With Richard D. Wolff
Market-based economies have had their critics since the times of Plato and Aristotle.
Trump Administration Suggests Unpaid Federal Workers Do Odd Jobs to Cover Rent
The advice came as Republican lawmakers announced there has been no progress on reopening the government.
Why Are These Labor Unions Opposing Medicare for All?
Unions are reluctant to give up their strongest selling point: members' access to quality health care.
Workplace Violence Against Women Health Workers Hurts Us All
Estimates show that violence in the health sector makes up a quarter of all assaults in the workplace.
The Dead End of “Comprehensive Immigration Reform”
It’s time for the immigrant justice movement to reject this solution touted by Democrats for the last 10 years.
Congress Is Full of Rich People. How Can They Represent Us?
If we want policy that favors working people, we must elect more of them to Congress.
After Reaping Billions in Public Subsidies, GM to Fire Nearly 15,000 Workers
GM's decision to gut its workforce epitomizes the bad corporate behavior Republicans in Congress have incentivized.
Silicon Valley Is Undermining Democracy With Its Dangerous Ideology
Despite its slick PR, the tech industry is not inherently different from any other exploitative enterprise.
Black Friday Isn’t the Only Time Workers Face Unfair Schedules
The income volatility that comes with an unpredictable work schedule can lead to all sorts of adverse outcomes.