Labor
Uber and Lyft drivers need the PRO Act’s ‘independent contractor’ protections
May 6, 2021The apps call workers "independent contractors" to enlarge their profits, but then also seek federal subsidies by calling themselves transit operators.
Read moreDeath On The Job report: Years of progress, long way to go
May 5, 2021The rate of decline of deaths stalled under Trump but is expected to improve now.
Read moreCompanies are stealing billions from workers—and getting away with it
May 4, 2021Some companies do a cost-benefit analysis and realize it’s cheaper to violate the law than pay their workers.
Read moreDallas teachers take pay raise demands to school board
May 3, 2021Under their average salary, Dallas ISD teachers cannot afford to purchase a home within Dallas city limits.
Read moreMay Day preview: PRO Act to take center stage
April 28, 2021The AFL-CIO reports more than 700 events are planned, and that is probably an undercount.
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