As Nurses Strike, Hospital CEOs Pocket Millions
As nurses from two New York hospitals fight for better treatment, the executives in charge have been boosting their own pay and slashing charity care.
Labor
Timely coverage of the resurgent labor movement and efforts to protect workers’ rights from corporate wrongdoing.
How Biden and Buttigieg Could Deliver Sick Leave To Rail Workers
When he forced a contract on rail workers, the president pledged to continue the fight to provide them paid sick leave — here is how he could do it.
“Our Life Only Functions Around The Railroad”
After Congress imposed a labor agreement on railroad workers, a longtime BNSF conductor explains why he feels betrayed — and how his job has gotten worse.
Tell President Biden To Support Rail Workers
President Joe Biden must use his executive authority to ensure rail workers get the paid sick leave they deserve.
Senators Help Donors Derail Paid Sick Days
The rejected proposal to provide rail workers sick leave would have cost railroad barons just four days worth of their recent profits, according to financial records.
Biden Is Breaking His Sick Leave Promise To Crush Rail Workers
In 2020, Biden called the lack of decent paid sick leave “a national disgrace” — now he’s siding with railroad barons to crush rail workers seeking those benefits.
Mastriano & PA GOP Plot War On Workers
The GOP’s Pennsylvania gubernatorial nominee is planning to crush unions if he wins on November 8.
Railroad CEOs Were Paid Over $200 Million As Workers Suffered
Rail execs defend themselves by claiming their skyrocketing profits do not reflect “any contributions by labor.”
The Millionaire CEOs Trying To Crush Nurses
Hospital execs are paying themselves millions while blocking better pay for frontline health care providers.
This Michigan Primary Could Shape Gig Workers' Rights
One of the candidates, Haley Stevens, has a history of doing gig companies’ bidding and trying to quash worker protections.