The Safety Net That Follows You: Establishing Protections for Freelance and Gig Workers
The Safety Net That Follows You: Establishing Protections for Freelance and Gig Workers
Murphy Smith spent four years unemployed in Eugene, Oregon, sidelined by severe asthma that made most jobs impossible. In 2024, he found rideshare driving, work…
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The Federal Government Just Void-Canceled a Union Contract for 47,000 Workers. And Most People Never Heard About It.
The Federal Government Just Void-Canceled a Union Contract for 47,000 Workers. And Most People Never Heard About It.
The policy is titled “Eliminating Collective Bargaining at TSA Due to its Incompatibility with TSA’s National Security Mission and its Adverse Impact on Resources, Flexibility,…
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WNBA Players Claimed Leverage Before Expansion Set the Terms
WNBA Players Claimed Leverage Before Expansion Set the Terms
On December 18, WNBA players voted to authorize a strike. Ninety-three percent of eligible players participated, and of those, 98% voted yes. It would be…
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Beyond the NLRB: What Workers Built While Federal Labor Law Collapsed
Beyond the NLRB: What Workers Built While Federal Labor Law Collapsed
The narrative engulfing labor coverage right now is destruction. In January, Donald Trump fired NLRB board member Gwynne Wilcox, the first time in history a…
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From the 1996 Olympics to the 2026 World Cup: Atlanta’s New Watchdog Coalition Is Determined to Protect Workers, Immigrants, & Residents
From the 1996 Olympics to the 2026 World Cup: Atlanta’s New Watchdog Coalition Is Determined to Protect Workers, Immigrants, & Residents
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring an estimated 300,000 visitors to Atlanta. Six months out, a coalition of labor unions and civil rights organizations…
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