Working Conditions

Trump Carrier Factory

Donald Trump Is Waging a War on Workers Donald Trump Is Waging a War on Workers

On almost every measure, Trump is making life worse for the working class.

May 12, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Roger Ailes and Bill O’Reilly

Bill O’Reilly Could Have Been Stopped Years Ago—Here’s How Bill O’Reilly Could Have Been Stopped Years Ago—Here’s How

It’s time to rethink the use of confidentiality agreements in workplace harassment cases.

May 11, 2017 / Terri Gerstein

Crowded market at The Hague

Choosing Between a Headscarf and a Job Choosing Between a Headscarf and a Job

An EU court’s ruling against a woman who wore a hijab to work is part of a continuing crackdown on Muslim identity in Europe.

May 2, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Immigration rights demonstrators rally in downtown Los Angeles, Monday, April 10, 2006.

How to Join the ‘Day Without Immigrants’ on May Day How to Join the ‘Day Without Immigrants’ on May Day

A coalition led by immigrants and workers is aiming to mark this year’s May Day with the biggest workers strike and mobilization in over a decade.

Apr 28, 2017 / Ariana Rosas Cárdenas

Rutgers University protest

Professors and University Staff Call For Campuses to Shut Down on May Day Professors and University Staff Call For Campuses to Shut Down on May Day

Students, staff, faculty, and administrators are asking the university community to take action in solidarity with A Day Without Immigrants. 

Apr 27, 2017 / StudentNation / NationAction

Bill Cassidy

The People Have Spoken: They Want More Government The People Have Spoken: They Want More Government

So let’s give it to them, by building a high-wage economy that protects workers, not banks and corporations.

Apr 26, 2017 / Jeff Madrick

It Has Been Four Years Since the Rana Plaza Factory Collapse—How Much Has Changed?

It Has Been Four Years Since the Rana Plaza Factory Collapse—How Much Has Changed? It Has Been Four Years Since the Rana Plaza Factory Collapse—How Much Has Changed?

Bangladesh’s textile workers still struggle for fair pay, safe working conditions, and, most importantly, a voice on the job.

Apr 24, 2017 / Michelle Chen

President Donald Trump

Trump’s Attacks on Immigrants Are a Gift for Bad Bosses Trump’s Attacks on Immigrants Are a Gift for Bad Bosses

Protecting the rights of the most vulnerable workers is about to get significantly harder—and that’s bad for all workers.

Apr 24, 2017 / Terri Gerstein

Undocumented Bakers Are Planning ‘A Day Without Bread’ This Friday

Undocumented Bakers Are Planning ‘A Day Without Bread’ This Friday Undocumented Bakers Are Planning ‘A Day Without Bread’ This Friday

The workers at New York City’s Tom Cat Bakery are asking consumers to show their support at the dining table.

Apr 20, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Donald Trump and Bill O'Reilly

An O’Reilly Defender An O’Reilly Defender

“I don’t think Bill did anything wrong.” —Donald Trump The president’s defending Bill, However grim the charges are. No flip-flop there: Trump’s plainly said That groping’s fine if…

Apr 20, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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