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Robbed on the job: Advice on fighting wage theft
Barbara Bogaev Jan 4, 2013
Imagine working and not getting paid for it. It's more common than you might think. Wage theft happens when companies cheat workers out of earned income. Labor advocate Kim Bobo talks about the pervasiveness of this problem and how to fight it.
What could happen to jobs and labor in 2013
Mitchell Hartman Dec 28, 2012
As we all patiently await the new year -- and the fiscal cliff -- what will happen to the labor force remains unclear. But there are some clues as to what we can expect.
Michigan residents seek new path to the middle class
Krissy Clark Dec 20, 2012
Community college replaces unionized auto factories as landmarks of economic mobility in Flint, Mich.
The path to Michigan's right-to-work law
Krissy Clark Dec 18, 2012
Residents of Flint reflect on Michigan's move from union stronghold to right-to-work state.
How Americans feel about marijuana, unions post-election
Frank Newport Dec 13, 2012
Michigan workers protested Governor Rick Snyder's decision to pass the right-to-work bills into law yesterday. They say the laws weaken unions.
How do Americans feel about 'right-to-work'?
Frank Newport Dec 13, 2012
The news of Michigan's 'right-to-work' law has reignited the debate about the role of unions in our country today, so how is the issue playing with the American public?
After Michigan, what's next for 'right-to-work'?
Jeff Horwich Dec 12, 2012
Union protestors crowded the capitol, but Michigan lawmakers swiftly approved legislation yesterday making Michigan a so-called "right-to-work" state.
Amid protest, Michigan advances 'right-to-work' law
Bob Moon Dec 7, 2012
Michigan is likely to join 23 other states with 'right-to-work' laws. Republicans passed legislation yesterday through the state's
House and Senate amid strong opposition from unions.
UPDATE: Walmart added as defendant to warehouse workers lawsuit
Mitchell Hartman Nov 30, 2012
Lawyers say Walmart can be held accountable for working conditions, despite contracting out operations and staffing.
Why fast-food workers struggle to unionize
Dan Bobkoff Nov 29, 2012
A walk-out by workers at several fast-food chains in New York marks latest effort to organize an industry with high worker turnover.
