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The cost of fast food meals calculated in worker wages
The push for raising fast food worker wages has gone global.
The struggles to unionize workers in Bangladesh
Labor unions in Bangladesh continue to struggle for expanded worker rights.
NLRB rules Northwestern football players can unionize
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A regional director of the National Labor Relations Board ruled that Northwestern football players are employees of the school and can vote on whether they want the representation of a labor organization.
Could the Supreme Court deal another blow to unions?
The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case that could weaken union-organizing efforts.
UAW and Volkswagen in talks to unionize U.S. car plant
'Worker's councils' will be like labor unions-lite.
Move over, business owners: Labor is unhappy about Obamacare, too
Labor unions are unhappy with provisions in the Affordable Care Act that could tax their members' health coverage.
BART strike reveals tech, transit worker divide
The strike has laid bare a tricky cultural divide in the Bay Area, between traffic-weary tech workers who drive the local economy, and blue collar transit workers who feel left behind.
Will the Bangladesh factory disaster help U.S. labor organize?
Walmart employees and other low-wage workers hope the spotlight on U.S. companies in Bangladesh galvanizes support for their campaigns at home.
Sing a song of Walmart — pro or con
A sonic tour of Walmart fans and foes as a judge moves a case against Walmart one step forward.
Michigan residents seek new path to the middle class
Community college replaces unionized auto factories as landmarks of economic mobility in Flint, Mich.