Labor
It’s always been hard to make it as an artist in America – and it’s becoming only harder
It’s always been hard to make it as an artist in America – and it’s becoming only harder The United States has a significant number of artists (2.4 million or 1% of the workforce), but they often face volatile income, limited benefits, and few protections against technological or market shocks. The current labor policies in […]
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From the pulpit to the picket line: For many miners, religion and labor rights have long been connected in coal country
From the pulpit to the picket line: For many miners, religion and labor rights have long been connected in coal country Cecil Roberts, the president of the United Mine Workers of America, will retire after 30 years leading the union, leaving behind a legacy connected to coal country’s history and labor rights. The connection between […]
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Doctors are joining unions in a bid to improve working conditions and raise wages in a stressful health care system
Doctors are joining unions in a bid to improve working conditions and raise wages in a stressful health care system Doctors are joining unions at an increasing rate, with around 8% of physicians now union members, up from 5.7% in 2014 and 7.2% in 2019. The growth of physician unions contrasts with declining union membership […]
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‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America
‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of idealizing farming in America, where farmers have often contrasted their own virtuous and independent lifestyle with the reality that […]
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Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America
Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America Labor Day and May Day originated from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America, which aimed to give workers more control over their daily lives. While most of the world celebrates International Workers’ Day on May 1 […]
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Hulk Hogan and the unraveling of worker solidarity
Hulk Hogan and the unraveling of worker solidarity Hulk Hogan’s death at age 71 was a shock to many fans, but his long life was also surprising given the dangers of professional wrestling, which he allegedly contributed to by undermining a unionization effort in the 1980s. The failed unionization bid, led by wrestler Jesse “The […]
⚽ Sports
Trump’s push for more deportations could boost demand for foreign farmworkers with ‘guest worker’ visas
Trump’s push for more deportations could boost demand for foreign farmworkers with ‘guest worker’ visas The Trump administration’s push for more deportations could lead to an increase in demand for foreign farmworkers with “guest worker” visas, which would help fill labor gaps in agriculture. The H-2A visa program, established in 1952, has become a mainstay […]
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How Philadelphia’s sanitation strike differed from past labor disputes in the city
How Philadelphia’s sanitation strike differed from past labor disputes in the city The Philadelphia sanitation strike ended after eight days on July 9, 2025, with 9,000 union workers returning to work immediately after a three-year contract was reached. The deal includes 3% annual raises and an additional step in the union pay scale for veteran […]
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How rising wages for construction workers are shifting the foundations of the housing market
How rising wages for construction workers are shifting the foundations of the housing market Rising wages for construction workers are significantly impacting the housing market, with median home prices now over five times the median American’s income. The largest wage gains have been seen in unskilled roles, such as laborers and site preparation workers, which […]
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