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Labor rights
Baltimore bridge victims were immigrants in riskier, hard-to fill jobs
Mar 27, 2024
Mexican and Central American workers have been the lifeblood of the Baltimore economy, but they're also part of the "lowerarchy."
Understanding the civil rights movement as a labor and economic movement
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Feb 23, 2023
Legalized segregation was an economic system that determined people’s livelihoods, says history professor Robin D.G. Kelley.
Amazon warehouse workers reject union bid in Alabama
Apr 9, 2021
The union said it would file an objection with the NLRB charging the company with illegally interfering with the union vote.
'Roma' shines a light on the real lives of domestic workers
Jan 4, 2019
How Alfonso Cuarón's latest film set in 1970s Mexico resonates with domestic workers today.
What does labor organizing look like for you?
Aug 23, 2017
We want to hear your opinions about your rights as a worker.
Immigrant workers bolster May Day marches
by
Andy Uhler
May 1, 2017
Today is May Day, when labor unions and other groups traditionally march in favor of workers’ rights. Immigrant rights is expected to be a major focus this year as President Trump pursues a tougher line on immigration. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Workers strike while the economy is hot
Feb 12, 2015
Partly because a stronger economy means a stronger bargaining position.
For public good, not for profit.
Truckers strike at key port for trade with Asia
Jul 8, 2014
Escalation of the strike at this major port could have a nationwide impact.
At Walmart labor protests, striking isn't the point
by
Krissy Clark
Jun 4, 2014
The Walmart protests are a far cry from labor movements that organized the country’s major industries.
Burning bridges while going viral: What are your rights when you lose a job?
Jan 9, 2014
There's a recent trend of (former) employees quitting jobs and putting up videos and comments on social media criticizing their employer. How many weeks of pay would you give up to be able to say what you want to about your job and not worry about burning a bridge?