workers rights
Domestic Workers in Hong Kong Are Being Forced to Sleep in Cabinets, Report Says
"This 'cupboard' is my private bedroom," a worker explained. "I belong to the kitchen."
The Wage Gap Isn't Just Keeping Women Poorer—It's Making Them Sicker
Researchers are finding clear links between anxiety, depression, and workplace inequality.
The British Dream: Mayday Mayday
In this week's politics podcast we talk to some pissed off shelf stackers and ask if election campaigning actually matters.
Coastal Liberals Look Out: The Working Class Is the New Face of Activism
Nic Smith isn't the kind of Democratic Socialist who spouts off at Brooklyn parties about the "means of production."
The Cambodian Moms Sacrificing Their Health and Family to Make Your Clothes
They are the backbone of the country's garment industry—and its economy. But poor working conditions force many factory workers to live apart from their kids.
Could the Government Ban Strikes?
It's not just a lefty conspiracy – there's a real chance the government will try to break the rail unions
Worker Dies While Building Qatar World Cup 2022 Stadium
The United Nations' International Labor Organization is currently reviewing Qatar's record on human rights.
Trump’s Labor Secretary Could Be a Disaster for Restaurant Workers
Puzder’s nomination has many food policy and labor experts deeply worried. They say his history of opposition to minimum wage, overtime, and other pro-worker regulations portends a new era of strife for low-income workers.
Amazon Warehouse Workers Have Resorted To Sleeping In Tents
Long hours and low pay have forced some British fulfilment center employees to camp next to warehouse.
Is Getting Rid of Your Boss the Future of Work?
European workers are fighting to take back the jobs they lost in an innovative new way.
News of Zealand: Police Send Friendly Texts to Meth Users and Protests Welcome the New H&M
Plus the mystery of a forbidden New Zealand plane at a North Korean airshow.