Today's Workplace Blog

How Managers Can Advocate for Their Warehouse

August 22, 2022 No Comments

The protection of blue-collar workers is just as important as that of office workers, and it should be at the forefront of advocacy efforts.

Yes, Abortion Rights Are a Union Issue

August 17, 2022 No Comments

Abortion: it’s a topic unions shy away from. The logic is, why go there? Contrary to the narrative, abortion is a labor issue.

Every Boss Has a Weak Spot. Find and Use It.

August 15, 2022 No Comments

An excerpt from Labor Notes’ book, “Secrets of a Successful Organizer,” this blog advises employees to influence their workplaces from within.

The New ‘Lavender Scare’ Is an Attack on the Working Class

August 10, 2022 No Comments

A new wave of attacks on queer and trans rights is here. The Working People podcast asks veteran LGBTQ+ labor organizers how workers can fight back.

Starbucks Holds Life-Saving Benefits Over Trans Workers’ Heads

August 4, 2022 No Comments

OVERLAND PARK, KAN.—Maddie Doran worked at the Starbucks on 75th Street and Interstate 35 for 10 months, “not only to pay the bills,” she says, but because the company’s health insurance covers gender-affirming surgery. Many health plans exclude gender-affirming care, despite the fact that the medically necessary procedures can be lifesaving—Harvard research shows gender-affirming care can significantly reduce suicidal

Working people are so screwed: Rents spike and minimum wage hits its lowest value since 1956

August 2, 2022 No Comments

The average wage needed for someone to afford a market-rate one-bedroom apartment rental in this country is $21.25 per hour. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. It’s not hard to see the problem here. Both sides of the equation are responsible: The rent is too damn high and the

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7 Wage Theft Signs U.S. Employees Must Document Today

September 19, 2026 No Comments

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…

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Protect Your Pay: 5 Steps to Reclaim Remote Work Expenses (U.S.)

September 18, 2026 No Comments

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…

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U.S.: Nonunion Pay Is 85% of Union Pay, What to Check Before You Sign

September 13, 2026 No Comments

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…