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Nurses in the Philippines Earn Much Less Than Those in Other Southeast Asian Countries
The Philippines, which currently has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia, also has some of the lowest-paid frontline workers in the region, a study found.
Disabled Workers Are Done Putting Up with Three Cents an Hour
A legal loophole dating to the Great Depression is reaching a breaking point, thanks in part to increasingly left-wing politics.
Workers Who Get Tips Are Closing in on a Massive Raise
Oh, and less wage theft by greedy bosses—but only if the restaurant lobby can be beaten.
Gig Economy Drivers Are Making Half What They Did in 2013
According to a JPMorgan Chase & Co. report, there are more gig economy drivers than ever before but half of the earnings.
Wimbledon Housekeepers Say Their Pay Is So Low They Have to Eat Discarded Food
Some members of the catering staff make "well below" what is considered an acceptable living wage in London.
Most Baristas Still Don't Make a Living Wage
Cole McBride is literally the best barista in America. He makes $14/hour. We spoke to him about the industry's one major blind spot.
After 'Flawed' MIT Paper, Uber Drivers Can't Agree On How Poorly They're Paid
Uber CEO said MIT was 'mathematically incompetent' for saying drivers earn a net $3.37 an hour.
What Kind of Tax Reform Should We Be Fighting For?
The Trump administration’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was unpopular with young Americans. Here are some tax policy ideas they should advocate for in the future.
Working at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Can Be an Exploitive Nightmare
Edinburgh's festival workers are fighting for their rights.
Teachers Share Their Concerns About Education Politics in the US
Wages are low, policies and rhetoric are frustrating, but America's teachers are undeterred.
Teachers Shape the Next Generation, But Can They Live Off Their Salaries?
Wages are low, policies and rhetoric are frustrating, but America's teachers are undeterred.
Phone Sex Workers Only Make $4.20 An Hour, Lawsuit Claims
A sex worker advocate says lawsuits like this help people take labor issues involving sex work more seriously.