A Clean Slate for Labor Reform
Sustain a strong labor movement and you can count on a more equal society. Kill labor and you kill equality.
Labor
D.C. Restaurant Reaches $1.5 Million Settlement Amid Tipped Pay Debate
A class-action lawsuit against a D.C. institution underscores the need for one fair wage.
Incarcerated Workers Strike Against Dehumanizing Prison Conditions
A nationwide strike takes charge at everything from slavery to sentencing. Organizers say it could be the largest U.S. prison resistance action to date.
New York Taxi Workers Defeat Uber and Lyft with Landmark Legislation
Ride-hailing companies and their corporate lobby were no match for the commitment of the city's cab driver union.
Collective Action Is Key to Keeping Labor Strong
As long as workers band together, they can make concrete improvements in their working conditions.
D.C. Labor Battle Turns Into a Civil Rights Fight
As city council attempts to overturn a minimum wage initiative, district residents demand elected officials respect their vote.
How to Level the Playing Field for Workers — Even With Unions Hurting
A federal jobs and income guarantee could protect workers the way unions once did.
The Kavanaugh Nomination and Labor
Opposition to the nomination by the labor movement is no surprise. Kavanaugh’s record demonstrates consistent support for the interests of employers and a lack of concern for the interests of workers
Toys ‘R’ Us Workers Take on Private Equity Vultures
The toy store's former employees are using public shaming and pension plans to demand severance and fight Wall Street greed.