Commentary | June 24, 2016

Gig Economy Workers Injured On the Job Should Get Workers’ Comp Protections

Via: Quartz

Taxi drivers & chauffeurs are killed on the job at a rate 5x higher than the average for all workers.

News Releases | June 23, 2016

New Jersey Legislature Passes $15 Minimum Wage

The legislature approved raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2021, which would boost pay for 975,000 New Jerseyans.

News Releases | June 23, 2016

On Supreme Court’s Deadlocked Ruling on President Obama’s Immigration Executive Action

Today’s 4-4 vote, which lets stand an appeals court ruling blocking the President’s DAPA program, is deeply regrettable.

News Releases | June 16, 2016

A Proposal to Strengthen Unemployment Protections and Prepare America’s Economy for Next Recession

New report proposes to modernize unemployment insurance for a 21st century economy and establish a new Jobseeker’s Allowance.

News Releases | June 13, 2016

GAO Report Finds Continued Customer Service Problems in Accessing Jobless Aid

Unemployment insurance claimants continue to be ill-served by many states’ UI programs.

News Releases | June 10, 2016

New Report Documents Expansion of Predatory Practices at Big Banks Nationwide

High-pressure sales goals are forcing frontline workers to choose between pushing predatory products or keeping their jobs.

Commentary | June 6, 2016

The New Overtime Rules Will Help Middle Class Americans

Via: Newsweek

The new overtime regulations are a huge victory for middle-class workers.

Commentary | June 6, 2016

Uber’s Car Leasing Program Turns Its Drivers Into Modern-Day Sharecroppers

Via: Quartz

Behind the shiny veneer of Uber’s technological innovation lies a time-tested business model: labor exploitation.

Commentary | June 3, 2016

Walmart CAN Afford $15 Minimum Wage

Via: CNBC.com

Walmart should pay its workers what they need and deserve.

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