Naomi LaChance / TruthdigOct 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 )
Jake Johnson / Common DreamsOct 2, 2018
Announced this week, the move is expected to benefit more than 350,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal workers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
George Faraday / OtherWordsSep 27, 2018
The top 100 federal contractors now send over 8,000 jobs overseas each year—triple the rate under Obama. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / TruthdigSep 24, 2018
In an era of "ruleless-ness," society opens the door to self-destructive pathologies and demagogues. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
SUDHIN THANAWALA / The Associated PressSep 18, 2018
The 9th Circuit Court panel rejects the broader use of the federal tip credit, which would have allowed restaurant employers to underpay workers as they did tasks that didn't draw tips like cleaning or stocking ice. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Kasia Anderson / TruthdigAug 22, 2018
In an email to supporters, Sen. Bernie Sanders calls out billionaires for enriching themselves at others' expense. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Ilana Novick / TruthdigJun 14, 2018
A study by the National Low Income Housing Coalition finds that the average worker would have to put in 122 hours per week to afford a two-bedroom apartment at the national fair market rent. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff and Michael Nigro / TruthdigMay 21, 2018
The second week of the campaign kicks off in Chicago, under the theme "Linking Systemic Racism and Poverty." But police are using an unconventional tactic to prevent a movement from building. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
John Rachel / TruthdigApr 19, 2018
A nationwide campaign is urging candidates to sign a contract containing 11 progressive initiatives, characterized as actions desired by the American people. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Claire Galofaro / The Associated PressDec 27, 2017
Whenever bad news registers in this part of Appalachia, the president isn't blamed—because the allegiance of those here is as much emotional as it is economic. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Jordan Riefe / TruthdigAug 30, 2017
Legislators pre-empt an ordinance that would have gradually raised the local base pay from the state's level of $7.70 an hour to $11. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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