Working Conditions

Men Want Work-Family Balance, and Policy Should Help Them Achieve It

Men Want Work-Family Balance, and Policy Should Help Them Achieve It Men Want Work-Family Balance, and Policy Should Help Them Achieve It

Until men are also expected to take time away from work to be with children, workers of both genders face a vicious cycle.

Jul 9, 2013 / Bryce Covert

The Expendables: How the Temps Who Power Corporate Giants Are Getting Crushed

The Expendables: How the Temps Who Power Corporate Giants Are Getting Crushed The Expendables: How the Temps Who Power Corporate Giants Are Getting Crushed

Inside the new—and exploitative—temporary economy.

Jul 1, 2013 / Michael Grabell, ProPublica

Greg Kaufmann: Low-Wage Work Is Far From Living-Wage Work

Greg Kaufmann: Low-Wage Work Is Far From Living-Wage Work Greg Kaufmann: Low-Wage Work Is Far From Living-Wage Work

The Nation's Greg Kaufmann joins Bill Moyers to explain why the need for food stamps is growing.

Jul 1, 2013 / Press Room

Want to Make Internships More Just? Stop Requiring School Credit

Want to Make Internships More Just? Stop Requiring School Credit Want to Make Internships More Just? Stop Requiring School Credit

By insisting that interns register the internship with their college, publications conveniently skirt legal responsibility to provide monetary compensation.

Jun 28, 2013 / StudentNation / Zach Schonfeld and StudentNation

The Chronicles of Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man

The Chronicles of Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man The Chronicles of Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man

He never fails to save the day, one corporation at a time.

Jun 25, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Josh Eidelson: Fighting Back Against Walmart’s Exploitation

Josh Eidelson: Fighting Back Against Walmart’s Exploitation Josh Eidelson: Fighting Back Against Walmart’s Exploitation

The Nation’s Josh Eidelson discusses the striking Walmart workers on Democracy Now!.

Jun 11, 2013 / Press Room

No More Rana Plazas

No More Rana Plazas No More Rana Plazas

As fashion's first couple, the Obamas can take a leading role in making sure US companies comply with global standards.

May 22, 2013 / Elizabeth Cline

Fast Food Strike Wave Spreads to Detroit

Fast Food Strike Wave Spreads to Detroit Fast Food Strike Wave Spreads to Detroit

The non-union fast food walkout follows similar actions in New York, Chicago and St. Louis.

May 10, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Inspired by Freedom Riders, Workers Plan Caravans to Walmart Convention

Inspired by Freedom Riders, Workers Plan Caravans to Walmart Convention Inspired by Freedom Riders, Workers Plan Caravans to Walmart Convention

Workers will travel from around the country to meet supporters and then converge on the retail giant in Bentonville.

May 5, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Austerity, Deregulation and the Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion

Austerity, Deregulation and the Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Austerity, Deregulation and the Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion

While questions linger about how a fertilizer plant in Texas blew up, documents suggest the facility faced little regulatory oversight.

Apr 18, 2013 / Lee Fang

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