Labor

Who’s Afraid of Sheryl Sandberg?

Who’s Afraid of Sheryl Sandberg? Who’s Afraid of Sheryl Sandberg?

Feminists were quick—too quick—to question the Facebook COO's motives for writing Lean In, her self-help manifesto.

Mar 6, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt

INFOGRAPHIC: How Universal Preschool Is an Economic Boon to Working Mothers

INFOGRAPHIC: How Universal Preschool Is an Economic Boon to Working Mothers INFOGRAPHIC: How Universal Preschool Is an Economic Boon to Working Mothers

Working parents will benefit enormously from an affordable, quality place to send their kids.

Mar 6, 2013 / Bryce Covert

McDonald’s Guest Workers Stage a Surprise Strike

McDonald’s Guest Workers Stage a Surprise Strike McDonald’s Guest Workers Stage a Surprise Strike

Alleging unpaid wages and repeated retaliation, workers are coming out about immigrant injustice. 

Mar 6, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Raising Minnesota Raising Minnesota

The heat is on big banks and CEOs as labor and community activists band together.

Mar 5, 2013 / Feature / Gabriel Thompson

Did the DC Circuit Court Give a Green Light for Union-Busting?

Did the DC Circuit Court Give a Green Light for Union-Busting? Did the DC Circuit Court Give a Green Light for Union-Busting?

The Communications Workers of America says that the ruling overturning Obama’s nominations emboldened employers—like the one that terminated twenty-two union activists....

Mar 1, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Josh Eidelson: Working in the Walmart Economy

Josh Eidelson: Working in the Walmart Economy Josh Eidelson: Working in the Walmart Economy

In an interview with The Billfold, Nation labor reporter Josh Eidelson discusses labor organizing, labor journalism and the range of worker struggles happening now.&...

Feb 28, 2013 / Press Room

Why Workers Should Be Wary About Corporate ‘Wellness’

Why Workers Should Be Wary About Corporate ‘Wellness’ Why Workers Should Be Wary About Corporate ‘Wellness’

Disguised as health promotion, it’s another form of cost-shifting to employees, in which some will be unfairly penalized.

Feb 26, 2013 / Steve Early

Workers Cleaning Target Stores Threaten to Strike

Workers Cleaning Target Stores Threaten to Strike Workers Cleaning Target Stores Threaten to Strike

Janitors say they’re prepared to walk off the job to protest unsafe conditions and illegal retaliation.

Feb 22, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

We’re All Women Workers Now: How the Floor of the Economy Has Dropped for Everyone

We’re All Women Workers Now: How the Floor of the Economy Has Dropped for Everyone We’re All Women Workers Now: How the Floor of the Economy Has Dropped for Everyone

Sexist practices once reserved for female employees have now spread throughout the whole economy.

Feb 21, 2013 / Bryce Covert

Greek Workers Take Over a Factory [Video Interview]

Greek Workers Take Over a Factory [Video Interview] Greek Workers Take Over a Factory [Video Interview]

On GRITtv, a member of the Open Solidarity Initiative discusses the ongoing occupation of a Greek factory.

Feb 15, 2013 / Laura Flanders

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