A nationwide day of action and disruption is set to take place on Tuesday, as workers from around the country and across industries are set … Fight for $15 Plans National Strikes as Uber Drivers Join Protest for First TimeRead more
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Worked to death?
New research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business finds that those in high-stress jobs with little control over their workflow die younger or … Worked to death?Read more
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Unprecedented National Prison Strike Enters Third Week
The events at Holman come as the largest prison work strike in U.S. history has entered its third week. Organizers report that as of last … Unprecedented National Prison Strike Enters Third WeekRead more
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Hedge Funds Have Cost Workers Billions
The number of complex investment tools has exploded over the last several decades. Hedge funds, which have skyrocketed since the 1990s, are one such tool. … Hedge Funds Have Cost Workers BillionsRead more
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A Primer on the Nationwide Prisoners’ Strike
Prisoners can be forced to work without pay — the Constitution says so. On Sept. 9, prisoners around the country staged a coordinated strike to … A Primer on the Nationwide Prisoners’ StrikeRead more
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A Message to Working People on Labor Day from a former labor secretary
Your typical wage is below what it was in the late 1970s, in terms of what it can buy. Two-thirds of you are living paycheck … A Message to Working People on Labor Day from a former labor secretaryRead more
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5,000 Faculty Members to Strike at 14 State Universities Today
in Pennsylvania, more than 5,000 faculty members and coaches have launched a strike today at 14 different state universities. The faculty members are on strike … 5,000 Faculty Members to Strike at 14 State Universities TodayRead more
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Sweden’s Six-Hour Working Day
“The establishment of a normal working-day is the result of struggle between capitalist and labour.” — Karl Marx, Das Kapital, Ch 10 Lengthy hours of … Sweden’s Six-Hour Working DayRead more
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Deliveroo strikes: collective bargaining in the tech age
Today, Deliveroo drivers are celebrating a partial-win. Following 6 consecutive days of striking, drivers across London have forced the company to backtrack on part of … Deliveroo strikes: collective bargaining in the tech ageRead more
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Thousands of Nurses Continue Strike into Second Month in Minnesota
in Minnesota, thousands of nurses have voted to remain on strike into a second month, as they demand a contract that includes safe staffing ratios … Thousands of Nurses Continue Strike into Second Month in MinnesotaRead more