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Labor
Cheap Tricks With Economic Statistics: The Democratic Version
Wages growing modestly does not mean that people should be satisfied with the current state of the economy.
Unionized Judges and Public Defenders Demand Due Process for Immigrants
The role of criminal legal-based unions in this fight is a new development.
Amika Mota Fought Fires as a Prisoner for 53 Cents Per Hour
A look at the incarcerated women fighting the California blazes fueled by climate change.
Hotel Strikers’ Call for Justice Rings Out in Chicago
Chicago hotel workers want respect and a living wage from employers who get rich off their labor.
Who Wants to Join a Union? A Growing Number of Americans.
Unions are turning to new strategies for improving working conditions.
Trump’s Economy Is on a Path to a Bust
The Trump economy transfers more wealth and buying power from American workers to the wealthy 1 percent.
Economy Adds 201,000 Jobs in August, Unemployment Steady at 3.9 Percent
There is some evidence of accelerating wage growth in the August report.
DC Restaurant Reaches $1.5 Million Settlement Amid Tipped Pay Debate
A class-action lawsuit against a DC institution underscores the need for one fair wage.
Back to School and Straight to the Picket Line
Thousands of teachers -- buoyed by inspiring displays of solidarity -- are fighting for long-overdue raises.
Inside the Prison Labor Strike: New Tactics Pay Off in Mainstream Coverage
A coordinated list of demands alongside new mobilization and messaging approaches helped garner media attention.