History of Workplace Safety for Black Americans
March 1, 2023
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As we celebrate Black History Month, we know we must do more to create equity and safety for all workers.
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Work Isn’t Really Valued in the U.S.
February 27, 2023
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A journalism professor’s recent tweet highlighted the shockingly low salaries in the local television news industry — by issuing a challenge to local TV stations to pay better than a local fast food restaurant. The tweet from Elliott Lewis, a professor in the journalism school at Syracuse University, showed a Help
Biden has an Obvious Best Choice New Labor Secretary
February 22, 2023
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There’s an obvious choice to replace Walsh: Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su.
Now One of the Best Times in History to Be an Organizer
February 20, 2023
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Right now, a new generation of dissenters and organizers has won investments into our communities at levels we have never seen before.
There’s a Good Reason Restaurants Struggle to Find Workers
February 15, 2023
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There’s a reason for all of this, and, despite what you may have been told, it’s not that no one wants to work anymore.
My Co-Workers Got My Job Back
February 13, 2023
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I kept my job — and I owe it to my co-workers working together.
7 Wage Theft Signs U.S. Employees Must Document Today
September 19, 2026
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Spot seven common wage-theft signs U.S. workers face and learn exactly what to record. Audit your pay, save evidence offsite, and prepare DOL or state…
Protect Your Pay: 5 Steps to Reclaim Remote Work Expenses (U.S.)
September 18, 2026
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Practical U.S. guide to stop losing take-home pay. Learn the federal floor vs state rules, accountable-plan vs stipend tax effects, and five steps to get…
U.S.: Nonunion Pay Is 85% of Union Pay, What to Check Before You Sign
September 13, 2026
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BLS shows nonunion median pay is about 85% of union pay in the U.S. Learn which pay, pension, dues, and job-security terms to compare before you sign a…
2026 U.S. Bereavement Leave Laws: State by State Rules and Checklists
September 12, 2026
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2026 U.S. bereavement leave laws: which six states require leave, why Illinois stands out, and concise state-by-state rules with employer and worker…
Stop Losing Pay: DOL Rules on Travel Time Pay for U.S. Workers, 2026
September 10, 2026
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Learn when DOL counts travel time pay, how state rules can add protections, and what steps U.S. workers can take to claim unpaid travel wages.
U.S. Employees Need Proof to Recover Pay for Off the Clock Work
September 9, 2026
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A U.S.-focused legal explainer with DOL rules and a worker-ready evidence checklist to document unpaid hours and recover back wages.