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Putting the Con in the Gig Economy »
August 22, 2016 | Chris BrooksIt’s called the Independent Drivers Guild—but the new organization for New York City’s estimated 35,000 Uber drivers is “independent” in name only.
Future Fighters Go to the Mat for Black Lives »
August 18, 2016 | Chris BrooksIf you’ve attended a Fight for $15 rally or a Black Lives Matter protest in Chicago recently, chances are you’ve seen members of Future Fighters.
Teamsters United One Step Closer »
August 15, 2016 | Alexandra BradburyAs of July 1, the challengers for Teamster leadership are officially nominated. Now their supporters are out seeking votes among the union’s 1.3 million members.
Postal Contract Narrows the Gap between Tiers »
August 12, 2016 | Alexandra BradburyThey didn’t end three-tier in a single blow. But in a new contract covering 200,000 members, the American Postal Workers Union made serious headway and fended off most concessionary demands, including the Postal Service’s effort to create yet another tier.
Interview, Part 2: Labor's New Sources of Leverage »
August 12, 2016 | Chris Brooks | Kim MoodyWhere’s our economy headed? This is part two of our interview with Kim Moody, co-founder of this magazine and the author of many books on U.S. labor.
Postal Workers Stare Down Canada Post »
August 11, 2016 | Sonia SinghAfter staving off a lockout threat last month, 50,000 Canadian postal workers are turning up the heat with public demonstrations and creative actions at work.
Portland Teachers Expose Lead in Schools »
August 2, 2016 | Samantha WinslowThe school superintendent in Portland, Oregon, has resigned amid a widening scandal, after news broke that the district waited months to tell the public that drinking water at two elementary schools had tested positive for lead.
