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Economy and Inequality

Temple University’s successful grad student strike offers lessons for academic labor organizers

by Vince Quiles May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks to the media at the US Capitol on April 26, 2023 in Washington, DC. The US House voted and passed a bill raising the nation's debt ceiling. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

Economy and Inequality

The GOP is holding the US economy hostage in the debt ceiling fight

by Marc Steiner May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

A group of women tea workers sit together around their tea baskets during a work stoppage at the Happy Valley Tea Estate in Darjeeling, India, on October 12, 2022.

Politics and Movements: International

The deplorable work conditions behind Harrods’ $7,000 ‘Ambootia Snow Mist’ Darjeeling tea

by Saurav Sarkar and Rupam Deb April 28, 2023April 28, 2023

Economy and Inequality

US freight workers say it’s time to nationalize the railroads

by Maximillian Alvarez April 26, 2023May 4, 2023

A woman in a red coat speaks into a microphone. Behind her are activists carrying two banners. One is a union banner, the other reads "Nothing moves without us."

Politics and Movements: US

Bills enabling child labor can be traced to this one conservative lobbying group

by Sharon Zhang April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

Photo of the paper mill taken from the parking lot. The camera lens is at ground level, capturing snow on the ground and vehicles lined up in front of the factory, a rectangular, low building with smokestacks. The early dawn light casts a pale blue on the scene.

Economy and Inequality

An explosion, layoffs, and the end of paper in Jay

by Jacob Morrison April 20, 2023April 20, 2023

Photo of a phone screen with The New York Times banner displayed.

Politics and Movements: US

A bombshell NYT report exposed widespread illegal child labor. Where are all the calls for prison time?

by Adam Johnson April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

A group of striking teachers are seen marching in the street from the side. They are carrying a banner that says "We'd rather be teaching."

Workers of the World

UK teachers aren’t backing down

by Dr. Lucy Cane April 17, 2023April 19, 2023

Workers organized with BPO Industry Employees Network in the Philippines demonstrating in defense of the right to organize. Photo courtesy of BPO Industry Employees Network.

Politics and Movements: International

For workers in the Philippines, repression and US trade policy go hand-in-hand

by Maximillian Alvarez April 13, 2023May 23, 2023

Photo of a Teamsters union member wearing his union jacket taken from behind. The jacket reads "Teamsters: Proud to be a Team" and features an American flag. In the background members of an audience can be seen sitting in folding chairs outside in front of a brick building. The audience members are wearing winter wear. A stage has been set up in front of the building, where men in suits are seated, addressing the crowd.

350,000 Teamsters are about to take on UPS

by Maximillian Alvarez April 12, 2023April 12, 2023