Unions Have Survived Tough Times Before
My ancestor’s 19th century story is a reminder of how labor unions have bounced back from even bigger hits than the recent Supreme Court ruling.
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The Poor People’s Campaign Goes to Congress
Some politicians are finding ways to lift up the voices of Americans struggling with poverty and inequality without grabbing the limelight for themselves.
Inside the Heated Battle Over D.C.’s Subminimum Tipped Wage
Misinformation abounds as the restaurant industry pours its resources into defeating Initiative 77.
New Index Shows Rising Influence of Giant Firms in Repressive Labor Policies
The International Trade Union Confederation points to the excessive power of Amazon, Samsung, and other global firms as one factor in rising violations of worker rights.
Wage Theft: To Fight the Crime, Attack the Motive
‘Respectable’ corporate giants in the United States today are stealing their employees blind. We need to better understand how — and why.
Grand Theft Paycheck
Walmart, FedEx, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo are among the large U.S. corporations stealing the most from their workers.
A Better Solution to Failed Trade Policies Begins with Social Cohesion
We should take advantage of Trump's disruption of economic orthodoxy to push solutions that raise living standards and improve well-being for everyone.
Big Pay Gaps Are Bad for Business
At Barbie-maker Mattel, the CEO pulls in 5,000 times the firm's median worker pay.
Why the World Needs a New Social Contract
The global model of economic growth has fueled corporate greed, depressed wages, and driven up inequality in the majority of countries.