The Tipped Wage System Is Failing Us. Removing Taxes on Tips Won’t Save It.
Most of us don’t earn enough to pay taxes anyway. What we really need is a wage hike.
Labor
The Campaign to Unionize Amazon Gains Momentum
Slow gains are chipping away at the e-commerce giant’s anti-union strategy.
Unexpected Tragedies Demand Paid Leave
Take it from me, families need more time and resources to be able to care for their loved ones. Policy change is required.
To Secure Worker Rights, We Must Fix Our Democracy
Gerrymandering and the filibuster are holding back wage increases, the right to unionize, and other benefits for workers.
Workers Need Protection From Record-Breaking Heat
2,000 workers die from extreme heat every year. As temperatures rise, we need federal standards for water breaks, shade, and other basic protections.
The Paradox of Progress for Black Americans
This is the best economy for Black Americans in generations, but that’s not enough to close the racial wealth divide on its own.
Hotel CEOs Prioritize Their Own Paychecks, Not Improvements for Their Companies or Workers
The three hotel chains hit with Labor Day strikes have all been spending more on stock buybacks than long-term investments or worker retirement security.
Unions Need to Get More Serious About Organizing
Support for unions is at an all time high. How can the labor movement convert that into more power? Investing in organizing.
Low Wage Work Isn’t Just Bad for Employees — It Hurts Customers, Too
When companies cut corners on wages and safety, executives cash in while putting workers and customers at risk. I saw it first hand at Dollar General.