The GM Strike: A Century of Context
In deeply unequal societies, real gains for working people never come easy.
Labor
Mining Financiers Bribed Their Way to Riches. Now Their Jilted Workers Have a Chance at Compensation.
New UK policies allow overseas victims to be included in anti-corruption cases, with a view to compensating them. This could be good news for mine workers who lost their jobs in a DR Congo bribery scandal a decade ago.
Victory for California’s Gig Workers
An important new bill could upend the predatory business practices of an entire industry.
Stress, Overwork, and Insecurity are Driving the Invisible Workplace Accident Rate
The pressure to work faster and longer is making work more dangerous for diverse jobs, from delivery drivers to home care workers.