Economy & Workers' Rights

417 posts

Guttmacher Institute staff say a ‘toxic’ work culture has the reproductive rights research giant in a ‘death spiral’

At a critical time for reproductive rights, health, and justice, current and former staff say discrimination and a longstanding white feminist ethos have pushed out BIPOC, caregivers, and disabled workers.

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29 Min
By: Tina Vásquez

BIPOC retail workers may face extreme conditions this Black Friday

In addition to typical Black Friday madness, workers will have to deal with stock supply issues, COVID-19 protocols, and staff shortages.

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4 Min
By: Alexandra Martinez

In rapidly diversifying Minnesota, COVID-19 has intensified the challenges immigrant workers face

Largely employed by meatpacking plants and farms, immigrant workers contend with hazardous conditions along with discrimination, low pay, and language barriers.

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8 Min
By: Cirien Saadeh

Building a workforce equity agenda starts with dismantling white supremacy

Federal programs providing workplace development and training must reflect the needs of BIPOC workers and create measurable results in racial equity.

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4 Min
By: Marie Kurose, Bob Giloth

The restaurant industry won’t survive if its workers can’t

The future of an industry in crisis depends on support for the most disenfranchised: Its workers, before they leave the industry for good.

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10 Min
By: Frances Nguyen

Back-of-house restaurant workers are struggling to survive this pandemic

While the restaurant industry decries a “labor shortage,” back-of-house restaurant workers are demanding safeguards to prevent more loss of livelihoods and lives to the pandemic.

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8 Min
By: Frances Nguyen

As their union vote looms, these Amazon distribution center workers are looking to make history

Last week, activists and organizers delivered the signatures needed to formally request a vote to form Amazon’s first ever union.

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5 Min
By: Lakshmi Gandhi

After Long Island farmworkers unionize, organizers hope to see others follow

A group of agricultural workers on Long Island has formed New York’s first farmworkers union—a landmark move that was the result of decades of activism.

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4 Min
By: Lakshmi Gandhi

In the online gig economy, content creators are taking power back one platform at a time

From Substack to OnlyFans, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ creative workers are challenging companies that benefit from their content but don’t protect their interests.

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4 Min
By: Feven Merid

How low-wage workers are taking back power in the ‘Great Resignation’

Overwork and low pay are fueling high turnover, forcing employers to rethink what they’re bringing to the table.

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4 Min
By: Sydney Pereira

Colectivo Coffee managers challenge union ballot certification

One month after café workers in Illinois and Wisconsin voted to unionize, management for their company is making a last-ditch effort to challenge their ballots.

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3 Min
By: Cirien Saadeh

New legislation protecting NYC delivery workers is just the beginning, organizers say

The New York City Council has passed a historic set of bills establishing safety and security for delivery workers, but organizers say there’s still work to do.

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3 Min
By: Jennifer Chowdhury

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