Press Clips | March 13, 2023

Child Labor in the US: Despite Laws, Kids Work in Agriculture, Fast Food, Industry

Via: Teen Vogue

Child labor is not a relic of the past.

Press Clips | February 21, 2023

She Refused To Take a Drug Test Before Getting a Workplace Injury Treated—And Was Fired

Via: In These Times

A worker’s arm was mangled in a machine. Before treatment, a manager requested a drug test.

Press Clips | February 19, 2023

A Starbucks Worker Fired for Organizing Got His Job Back Thanks to NYC “Just Cause” Laws

Via: Jacobin

A Queens Starbucks worker was one of many across the country fired in retaliation for union organizing. Thanks to NYC(…)

Press Clips | February 3, 2023

How a YouTube Strike Could Set a Big Precedent For Workers’ Rights

Several teams of subcontracted YouTube workers went on strike on Friday, to protest a return-to-office policy that they say is(…)

Press Clips | January 27, 2023

Controversial noncompetes now face a possible ban. But one group never had to worry about them: attorneys

Via: Business Insider

The Federal Trade Commission estimates that about 30 million workers, nearly 20% of the workforce, across the US are currently(…)

Press Clips | January 23, 2023

Legislation Proposes Raising NY Minimum Wage Over $20

Via: Public News Service

New York’s minimum wage would increase to more than $20 an hour by 2026 if a bill in Albany is(…)

Press Clips | January 11, 2023

Georgia lawmakers plan to ease path to occupational license for workers with criminal records

Via: GPB News

Dozens of job opportunities might open up for people with criminal records if a legislative push successfully removes barriers for(…)

Press Clips | December 7, 2022

In the U.S., you can legally ‘be fired for any reason or no reason at all’—here’s why

  Gili Malinsky Tech companies have been making headlines lately for laying off hundreds and even thousands of employees. Twitter was the(…)

Press Clips | December 6, 2022

We forgot to fix unemployment insurance yet again

Via: Vox

Layoffs are hitting tech and media. A recession may be looming. What happens to everyone who loses their job?  (…)

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