Labor
Stories from the front lines of worker's rights
Work affects all of us. Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to labor.
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Work Won’t Love You Back: We Were Warned
The East Palestine disaster is a reminder that rail workers’ fight for safety is also a form of bargaining for the common good. Read more
May 5, 2023
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Lifting Workers Out of Poverty
Ten years in, the movement to raise the minimum wage is gaining momentum across the country. Read more
May 3, 2023
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Labor Trafficking Is Inseparable from Capitalism
A new book exposes the horrors of human trafficking woven into our everyday lives. Read more
May 1, 2023
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A FedEx Worker Was Killed on the Job. Her Case Wasn’t an Anomaly
Safety problems at workplaces are getting worse—including preventable fatal accidents. Read more
Apr 26, 2023
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When We Organized At My Trader Joe’s
With two more stores joining a wave of union elections, shoppers should know the fan-favorite grocery chain is not as progressive as its image. Read more
Apr 26, 2023
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Ten Years After the World’s Deadliest Garment Factory Disaster
In 2013, more than 1,130 garment workers were killed when the Rana Plaza building collapsed in Bangladesh. Has enough changed to keep it from happening again? Read more
Apr 25, 2023
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The Rutgers Strike is a Turning Point for Higher Ed
Inside the adjunct faculty uprising at the New Jersey campus. Read more
Apr 25, 2023
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How School Staff Won a Major Strike in Los Angeles
The service workers’ big win adds momentum to what teachers are demanding in their current contract negotiations. Read more
Apr 19, 2023
