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DoorDash’s anti-worker tactics just backfired spectacularly in court

February 12, 2020 Editor

From today’s Vox News Online: The food delivery company DoorDash made its delivery workers sign away their right to sue if a legal dispute arises between a worker and the…

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Congress passes bill to ease bids by workers to form unions

February 7, 2020 Editor

From today’s Minneapolis Star Tribune: In a move that supporters said would help working families, the Democratic-controlled House has approved a bill that would make it easier for workers to…

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New York Governor Lays Down Ultimatum on Gig Worker Rights

January 27, 2020 Editor

From today’s Bloomberg Law Online: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) kicked gig worker rights out of the state’s budget discussion, instead creating a task force to study the issue.…

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Women’s Gains in the Work Force Conceal a Problem

January 22, 2020 Editor

From today’s New York Times: American women have just achieved a significant milestone: They hold more payroll jobs than men. But this isn’t entirely good news for workers, whether they’re…

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Worker Centers Primed to Test “We’re-Not-Unions” Stance in Court

January 17, 2020 Editor

From today’s Bloomberg Law Online: An ongoing federal investigation in which regulators believe a Minneapolis nonprofit is a labor union rather than a worker center has created an existential crisis…

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The Gig Economy Is Coming for Jobs

January 13, 2020 Editor

From today’s New York Times: A few years ago, Adalberto Martín began to see some troubling changes at work. As a veteran member of the room service staff at Marriott’s…

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Major union launches campaign to organize video game and tech workers

January 8, 2020 Editor

From today’s Los Angeles Times: The last two years have witnessed a wave of walkouts, petitions and other workplace actions at video game and tech companies. But despite this swell…

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Pay Is Rising Fastest for Low Earners. One Reason? Minimum Wages.

January 3, 2020 Editor

From today’s New York Times: These days, wages in the United States are doing something extraordinary: They’re growing faster at the bottom than at the top. In fact, recent growth…

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Fashion Nova’s Secret: Underpaid Workers in Los Angeles Factories

December 20, 2019 Editor

From today’s New York Times: Fashion Nova has perfected fast fashion for the Instagram era. The mostly online retailer leans on a vast network of celebrities, influencers, and random selfie…

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NLRB Says McDonald’s Not Responsible For Franchise Treatment of Workers

December 12, 2019 Editor

From NPR News Online: McDonald’s should not be held responsible for the labor practices of its franchisees, the National Labor Relations Board ruled on Thursday. The federal agency, in charge…