It's time we reinvented labor for the 21st century
It's time we reinvented labor for the 21st century
On Labor Day, politicians have traditionally paid lip service to the plight of the worker, whom the national holiday is meant to honor. With working-class struggles taking center stage in this year’s election, we will likely hear from them more than usual talking about the steps they will take to…
The Conversation
The Conversation
Labor Day 2016: Six essential reads
Labor Day 2016: Six essential reads
This year marks the 135th Labor Day, a holiday that began with workers going on strike in New York City just to get a day off.
The Conversation
The Conversation
Owner of Irish mushroom company blames Brexit for closure which puts 70 people out of work
Owner of Irish mushroom company blames Brexit for closure which puts 70 people out of work
The owner of a mushroom company has blamed the Brexit vote in the UK for the closure of his business which has put 70 people out of work.
Irish Independent
Irish Independent
The gig economy is here to stay. So making it fairer must be a priority
As the number of workers living in poverty grows, is it possible to have an ethically driven system?
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jobs report may put interest rate hike in question
WASHINGTON _ Job and pay growth slowed in August, returning to a more modest pace that clouds the prospects for an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve later this month.
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Union decline has taken big bite out of nonunion paychecks, report says
You don't have to be in a union for your paycheck to feel the impact of organized labor's long decline.
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune