Support the Fast-Food Strikes Support the Fast-Food Strikes
During today’s historic strike, fast-food workers will walk off the job in over 100 cities.
Dec 5, 2013 / NationAction
Higher Wages Are Good for Companies Too Higher Wages Are Good for Companies Too
Writer Zeynep Ton argues workers who are paid fairly and treated respectfully are more productive and innovative.
Dec 4, 2013 / Jessica Weisberg
Fast Food Strikes Hit 100 Cities Thursday Fast Food Strikes Hit 100 Cities Thursday
Workers are demanding $15 an hour and the right to form a union without retaliation.
Dec 4, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
The de Blasio Victory: Jon Kest’s Legacy The de Blasio Victory: Jon Kest’s Legacy
The late organizer helped pave a progressive path forward for New York and elsewhere.
Dec 2, 2013 / John Atlas and Peter Dreier
Activists Are Arrested Protesting Walmart’s Low Wages Activists Are Arrested Protesting Walmart’s Low Wages
This Black Friday, protesters across the country turned out in opposition to Walmart’s poor treatment of workers.
Nov 29, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
The Turkey Lobby Helped Block Child Labor Regulations The Turkey Lobby Helped Block Child Labor Regulations
Turkey producers lobbied to help block regulations that would have prevented dangerous child labor.
Nov 28, 2013 / Lee Fang
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[INFOGRAPHIC] Would You Want to Work on Thanksgiving? [INFOGRAPHIC] Would You Want to Work on Thanksgiving?
Check out the twelve big-box retailers who are staying open for longer hours this holiday.
Nov 27, 2013 / Francis Reynolds
Activists Plan Nationwide Walmart Protests for Black Friday Activists Plan Nationwide Walmart Protests for Black Friday
Protesters will demand more working hours, higher wages and an end to punitive actions against Walmart workers.
Nov 27, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
The Workers Who Bring You Black Friday The Workers Who Bring You Black Friday
My life as a temp in California’s Inland Empire, the belly of the online shopping beast.
Nov 26, 2013 / Feature / Gabriel Thompson
Former Walmart Exec Leads Shadowy Smear Campaign Against Black Friday Activists Former Walmart Exec Leads Shadowy Smear Campaign Against Black Friday Activists
A former chief lobbyist for Walmart is helping to lead a smear campaign against labor and community activists.
Nov 26, 2013 / Lee Fang