Labor

Who Exactly Is the Economy ‘Booming’ For?

Jim Hightower / OtherWords Jun 25, 2019 Ordinary workers now have to work centuries—or even millennia—to make what their CEOs make in a year. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Appalling Exploitation of America’s Rehab Patients

Amy Julia Harris and Shoshana Walter / Reveal Apr 24, 2019 A new investigation finds that tens of thousands are toiling for private companies under brutal conditions, without getting paid a dime. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Public Workers Will Be Our Salvation

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 30, 2019 Air traffic controllers effectively ended the government shutdown. There's a lesson here for the remainder of Donald Trump's presidency. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Google Employees Stage Worldwide Walkout

Ilana Novick Nov 1, 2018 They’re protesting sexual harassment and demanding better labor protections. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truck Hits ‘Fight for 15’ Protesters in Flint

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Oct 2, 2018 Workers in Michigan fighting for a living wage and the right to strike walked off their jobs Tuesday morning. Nine people were injured in the incident, which police say appears accidental. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Supreme Court Allows Employers to Ban Class Action Lawsuits

Ilana Novick May 21, 2018 The ruling by the court’s conservatives—the vote was 5 to 4—is a fierce blow to labor rights. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Walmart Boosts Its Base Pay Rate but Closes Dozens of Sam’s Clubs

JOSEPH PISANI and ALEXANDRA OLSON / The Associated Press Jan 11, 2018 The company says it's too early to know how many jobs will be lost. Earlier, it cited the Trump-GOP tax change in announcing the higher hourly wages and bonuses. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Don’t Miss Our National Broadcast: Truthdig Radio on Labor

Staff / Truthdig Apr 6, 2011 Truthdig Radio is broadcasting nationally today, Wednesday, April 6 We put together a very special show on the labor movement, covering the gamut from farmworkers to teachers and even millionaire athletes Hop past the jump to find listings and a rundown of our guests. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Census Hiring Boosts Jobs in May

Michael Powell Jun 4, 2010 The U.S. economy tacked on 431,000 new jobs in May, the biggest monthly jump in a decade, but most of those were people hired for the 2010 census count, and those jobs will vanish after the summer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )