Last March, Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s Mad Money, devoted part of his show to a company called Cornerstone OnDemand. Cornerstone, Cramer shouted at … The Spy Who Fired MeRead more
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Workers at N.Y.U.’s Abu Dhabi Site
The strike had entered its second day when construction workers at Labor Camp 42 got word that their bosses from the BK Gulf corporation had … Workers at N.Y.U.’s Abu Dhabi SiteRead more
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Chipotle Signs Fair Food Agreement with Coalition of Immokalee Workers
Fast-food chain Chipotle has reached a deal with the Florida-based Coalition of Immokalee Workers to improve wages and working conditions for farmworkers who pick tomatoes … Chipotle Signs Fair Food Agreement with Coalition of Immokalee WorkersRead more
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The Labor Movement Comes Roaring Back
On April 15, 2015, low-wage workers across the U.S. and around the world once again waged a flash strike intended to capture the attention of … The Labor Movement Comes Roaring BackRead more
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Copper Miners Strike for Right to Collectively Bargain
In Chile, subcontracted workers for one of the world’s largest copper mining companies went on strike Tuesday. The strike spread to five mines run by … Copper Miners Strike for Right to Collectively BargainRead more
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More Than 1,000 Airport Workers Set to Strike for $15 an Hour
In New York, more than 1,000 subcontracted airport workers at JFK and La Guardia airports are going on strike today. The workers are protesting harassment … More Than 1,000 Airport Workers Set to Strike for $15 an HourRead more
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Farmworkers call on consumers to boycott Driscoll’s berries
Farm workers in Washington state are fighting for fairer pay and better treatment, and they need support from consumers. These workers, who pick strawberries for … Farmworkers call on consumers to boycott Driscoll’s berriesRead more
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Wage Theft in Kentucky Costs More Than All Other Robbery Combined
the Kentucky Labor Cabinet released a report which found that the “money taken each year in Kentucky during all robberies combined falls well short of … Wage Theft in Kentucky Costs More Than All Other Robbery CombinedRead more
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Fast-food striker
My name is Douglas Hunter. I am 53 years old. I have a 16-year-old daughter who I’ve been raising on my own since her mother … Fast-food strikerRead more