‘The Office’ and the American Workplace ‘The Office’ and the American Workplace
The doors of Dunder Mifflin are closing. But the misplaced chairs and corporate blandness of white collar work are here to stay.
May 3, 2013 / Michelle Dean
This Week in Poverty: Florida Gives Workers a Smackdown This Week in Poverty: Florida Gives Workers a Smackdown
The Florida state legislature takes action to bar local, pro-worker ordinances on living wages, paid sick leave and equal employee benefits.
May 3, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
‘We Wanted to Let Them Know Who Is Making Their Clothes’: A Q&A With Kalpona Akter ‘We Wanted to Let Them Know Who Is Making Their Clothes’: A Q&A With Kalpona Akter
The executive director of the Bangladesh Center for Worker Solidarity talks to Pramila Jayapal about how American consumers can pressure US corporations to protect workers abroad. ...
May 2, 2013 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May Day in NYC: Youth and Immigrant Rights Activists Demand Reform May Day in NYC: Youth and Immigrant Rights Activists Demand Reform
This year’s march was led by immigrant and youth activists pressing for long-awaited justice.
May 2, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
The Bangladeshi Blood on America’s Hands The Bangladeshi Blood on America’s Hands
When will free-traders-gone-wild own up to their complicity in brutal injustices like last week’s deadly factory fire?
Apr 30, 2013 / William Greider
Immigrant Rights Groups, Labor, Occupy Plan May Day Protests Immigrant Rights Groups, Labor, Occupy Plan May Day Protests
The upcoming protests have already attracted the attention of authorities—including the FBI.
Apr 29, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
Retail and Fast Food Workers Strike in Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Retail and Fast Food Workers Strike in Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
Demanding a living wage of $15 per hour, employees at Macy’s, Subway, McDonald’s, Victoria’s Secret and more have walked off the job.
Apr 24, 2013 / Micah Uetricht
Walmart Workers Plan Wednesday Scheduling Showdowns in 150 Stores Walmart Workers Plan Wednesday Scheduling Showdowns in 150 Stores
Wednesday’s coordinated worker delegations should represent the largest mobilization of OUR Walmart members since the Black Friday strikes.
Apr 23, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
This Week in Poverty: Ignoring Homeless Families This Week in Poverty: Ignoring Homeless Families
Family homelessness is on the rise and the federal government is choosing not to respond.
Apr 19, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Low-Wage Workers Unite Low-Wage Workers Unite
From the Bronx to Brooklyn, workers at car washes and fast food joints are finding ways to fight for their rights.
Apr 18, 2013 / Lizzy Ratner