Workers

No, Your Boss Shouldn't Determine Your Access to Abortion Care

Some companies say they will cover abortion travel. Here's what's wrong with relying on their benevolence.

Sarah Lazare · Jul 2, 2022

Workers and Public Services Should Not Be the Victims of Inflation

Irene Ovonji-Odida · Jun 23, 2022

While CEOs Make Millions and Workers Struggle, Union Surge Is Unsurprising

Brian Wakamo · Jun 23, 2022

Sen. Elizabeth Warren questions Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Warren Warns Powell That Fed's Rate Hikes Could Drive US Economy 'Off a Cliff'

Jake Johnson · Jun 22, 2022

In Praise of the 15-Hour Work Week

David Suzuki · Jun 22, 2022

CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, Elon Musk speaks to a crowd of people who had gathered to participate in Tesla Motors test drives outside the Texas Capitol building in Austin

Why Do Tens of Millions in US Support an Economic System That Doesn't Benefit Them?

If people throw away money, opportunities, and their very lives chasing destructive delusions, then we might as well revert to divine right of kings or the selection of leaders by lottery.

Mike Lofgren · Jun 20, 2022

'We Did It!' Workers in Maryland Vote to Form First US Apple Store Union

"This victory shows the growing demand for unions at Apple stores and different industries across our nation," said the head of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

Jessica Corbett · Jun 19, 2022

Critics Say Amazon Must Improve After Leaked Doc Reveals 'Looming Labor Crisis'

"Maybe it's time to improve working conditions and allow your workers to unionize," said Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher of California Labor Federation.

Jessica Corbett · Jun 18, 2022

Keeping Workers Poor on Purpose Is Terrible Economic Policy

At America's biggest low-wage employers, chief executives now pocket 670 times more than their workers.

Sam Pizzigati · Jun 15, 2022

There Are Better Ways to Fight Inflation Than Attacking Working People With Higher Interest Rates

Tackling inflation requires reining in private markets—and embracing economic democracy.

Richard Wolff · Jun 15, 2022

Demonstrators attend a rally against Starbucks union-busting

'Disgusting': Starbucks Threatens Trans Health Benefits as Union Celebrates 150 Wins

"If you're willing to play around with trans-inclusive care as it relates to unionization, not only do you not respect your employees, you don't truly don't recognize the humanity of your trans employees," said former Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner.

Jake Johnson · Jun 15, 2022

Grassroots Organizing: 4 Reasons Starbucks Workers Have Been So Successful Unionizing

If the Starbucks model continues to be successful, it could encourage workers at other companies to adopt the same playbook.

John Logan · Jun 14, 2022

Pat Cioffi and Christian Smalls speak at a rally

'It's War,' Says Amazon Labor Union After Company Fires Top Organizer

"Amazon fired our beloved Uncle Pat today!" said Christian Smalls, the union's president. "They retaliated against him for organizing."

Jake Johnson · Jun 10, 2022

Amazon union organizers rally after their win

Amazon Union Slams Company Effort to Bar Public From Election Hearing

"Maybe they're seeing that worker testimony is more credible than they thought," the Amazon Labor Union said in response to the company's new motion with the NLRB.

Jake Johnson · Jun 8, 2022