Which they did on Tuesday, when the NLRB and the Justice Department announced a joint effort to go after monopsonistic violators of workers’ rights
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A Four-Day Week at Five Days’ Pay
Workers (and their families) are stressed by the long hours they have to put in. It’s past time to cut those hours.
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Thinking Sectorally
Our current model of collective bargaining leaves millions of workers out in the cold. Sectoral bargaining could change all that—and, just maybe, rebuild our shrunken middle class.
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How Gig Workers Are Bearing the Brunt of the Global Economic Crisis
Higher prices, an imminent economic downturn, and the stock market turmoil have turned working conditions from bad to worse for on-demand workers.
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The McEntee Moment
For a few years in the mid-1990s, AFSCME President Gerry McEntee (1935–2022) repositioned American labor and restored some of its clout.
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‘Welcome to Hell’
Mars, Inc., is best known for making chocolate bars. But it also owns the most pet hospitals in the U.S., and workers say the conditions are toxic.
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In the Face of Federal Inaction, Local Governments Tackle Labor Issues
The L.A. City Council’s recent approval of a hotel worker protection measure is part of a growing trend.
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Dollar Store Workers Organizing for Justice
Poor working conditions, low pay, and risk to personal safety characterize life at the more than 35,000 dollar stores in the U.S.
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New York Gov. Hochul’s Husband Works for Corporate Giant Accused of Union-Busting
William Hochul is general counsel of Delaware North, which fired union organizers at Yellowstone National Park.
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Firings, Evictions, Broken Promises: How Yellowstone Tour Guides Are Building Momentum for Change
A giant federal contractor’s failure to abide by a settlement is building pressure for Biden to take action.
