Press Clips | March 22, 2023

The minimum wage fight that will define the decade

Via: Politico

After inflation rocketed upward last year, those pushing for higher minimum wages see a new opening to gain ground on(…)

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.

News Releases | March 10, 2023

February Jobs Report: Job Growth Slows, Unemployment Edges Up

5.9 million workers were unemployed in February, an increase of 242,000 from the prior month.

News Releases | February 28, 2023

On the Nomination of Julie Su for U.S. Labor Secretary

News Releases | February 28, 2023

On the Nomination of Julie Su for U.S. Labor Secretary

Su has a proven track record of advancing racial and economic justice for workers.

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(…)

News Releases | February 3, 2023

January Jobs Report: Many Workers Remain Uneasy Despite Strong Job Growth

A concerning new trend is the increase in the percentage of workers reporting that they worked multiple jobs.

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(…)

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