California Moves to Ban Forced Prison Labor — But There’s Still More to Do
Sixteen states still allow the incarcerated to be forced into labor for a pittance, a historical extension of slavery that must be eradicated.
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I Keep The Affordable Care Act Working but Can’t Afford to See My Own Doctor
The federal healthcare marketplace’s customer service line is run by a for-profit federal contractor that gives its employees little more than the bare minimum.
Working at Amazon Is Grueling. It Doesn’t Have to Be.
New legislation would restrict the onerous work quotas that Amazon places on its employees.
Could Tying Industrial Policy to Care Policy Help Fix America’s Child Care Crisis?
Federal semiconductor manufacturing subsidies include path-breaking provisions requiring recipients to provide a plan for child care services.
Southern Autoworkers’ Union Drives Can Help Reverse Decades of Job Quality Decline
On the heels of a UAW victory in Tennessee, Mercedes-Benz workers are about to vote on unionization in Alabama.
House Progressives Unveil 2025 Agenda to Inspire Action for a More Equitable Nation
With more than 100 members, the Congressional Progressive Caucus has a track record of pushing the policy debate towards bold solutions.
Restaurant Workers Deserve a Livable Wage, Too
The federal minimum wage for tipped workers hasn’t gone up in over 30 years. Workers in several states are taking on the industry to change that.
Cities Are Taking on Uber’s Bullying
New research shows that Uber and Lyft's favorite argument against raising driver pay — that it would make trips unaffordable — isn't borne out by data. Wall Street greed is a better explanation for why your most recent ride was so pricey.
Labor Holds the Line in Argentina
Organized labor offers a counterbalance to democratic backsliding, Argentina's recent experience shows.