How Much Does Domestic Abuse Cost Its Survivors? How Much Does Domestic Abuse Cost Its Survivors?
Underfunded, poorly designed systems of support are leaving survivors with instability over a lifetime.
Apr 6, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Even the Government’s Own Accountability Office Found Major Flaws in US Guestworker Programs Even the Government’s Own Accountability Office Found Major Flaws in US Guestworker Programs
Will the Labor Department's much-delayed new rules for the H2-B visa program strengthen protections for immigrant workers?
Apr 3, 2015 / Michelle Chen
A Higher Minimum Wage Could Pump $5.9 Billion Into LA’s Economy A Higher Minimum Wage Could Pump $5.9 Billion Into LA’s Economy
Los Angeles City Council members are considering the benefits of raising the wage to $15.25 per hour.
Apr 1, 2015 / Michelle Chen
The Campaign to Refuse Student Debt Is About to Kick Into Overdrive The Campaign to Refuse Student Debt Is About to Kick Into Overdrive
Anti-debtors are descending on DC to challenge the Department of Education’s regulation of student debt.
Mar 30, 2015 / Michelle Chen
The Unexpected Burden of Pregnancy at Work The Unexpected Burden of Pregnancy at Work
This week’s Supreme Court ruling is one step toward protecting pregnant workers from the whims of their employers.
Mar 27, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue
Workers at this New York restaurant were just awarded $2.67 million for egregious wage theft—and could motivate others to push back against labor violations.
Mar 25, 2015 / Michelle Chen
An NYU Professor Was Barred From Researching in the United Arab Emirates—Where NYU Has a Campus An NYU Professor Was Barred From Researching in the United Arab Emirates—Where NYU Has a Campus
The UAE welcomes NYU’s culture cachet—but not academics seeking to expose exploitaitve labor conditions.
Mar 23, 2015 / Michelle Chen
This Boutique Bakery Was Paying Its Workers Peanuts This Boutique Bakery Was Paying Its Workers Peanuts
According to a new lawsuit, the Filipino guest workers were subject to sixteen-hour shifts and abusive treatment at the hands of their bosses.
Mar 19, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Immigrant Workers Are Being Deported for Getting Injured on the Job Immigrant Workers Are Being Deported for Getting Injured on the Job
A climate of impunity for employers, coupled with the threat of deportation, is forcing undocumented workers to bear the costs of injury and abuse.
Mar 17, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Workers Behind Ruthless and Effective Grassroots Campaigns Are Now on Trial for Racketeering Workers Behind Ruthless and Effective Grassroots Campaigns Are Now on Trial for Racketeering
The LWC counters that their tactics have involved creative direct action, not conspiracy or extortion.
Mar 13, 2015 / Michelle Chen