Women’s Gains in the Work Force Conceal a Problem
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…
Worker Centers Primed to Test “We’re-Not-Unions” Stance in Court
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…
The Gig Economy Is Coming for Jobs
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…
Major union launches campaign to organize video game and tech workers
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…
Pay Is Rising Fastest for Low Earners. One Reason? Minimum Wages.
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
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…
NLRB Says McDonald’s Not Responsible For Franchise Treatment of Workers
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…
Andrew Yang claims, “Yes, Robots Are Stealing Your Job.” So now what?
From today’s New York Times: During the last Democratic debate, in Ohio, there was a moment that stood out. Elizabeth Warren and I got into a debate over the impact…
As L.A. ports automate, some workers are cheering on the robots
From today’s Los Angeles Times: Day after day, Walter Diaz, an immigrant truck driver from El Salvador, steers his 18-wheeler toward the giant ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.…
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For 53 million Americans stuck in low-wage jobs, the road out is hard
From today’s Los Angeles Times: Unemployment is hovering near a five-decade low, workforce participation is at the highest level in six years and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell recently…