Prescribed burns are on hold during shutdown while logging continues. The post Shutdown causes ‘confusion’ across the Forest Service appeared first on High Country News.| High Country News
Trump’s national security directive could imperil unions if worker actions can be deemed a threat to the US.| Articles – Truthout
While everyone in Washington, DC looks at who to blame for the government shutdown, those of us in the real world have to deal with it. The post The Produce Reporter Week in Review October 3, 2025 appeared first on Blue Book.| Blue Book
The proposed H-2A changes reflect many of the reforms USApple has long advocated for, including a more market-based system. The post USApple, NABC support proposed H-2A changes appeared first on Blue Book.| Blue Book
“Dahomey” narrates the Danxomèan treasures’ epic journey home. And yet, the film remains haunted by the visible and invisible human labor that made this homecoming—and its cinematic telling—possible.| Public Books
Contexts is a quarterly magazine that makes cutting-edge social research accessible to general readers.| Contexts
Are high wages and worker power in conflict with technological innovation and industrial strength? That depends on how we understand the purpose of American capitalism.| American Compass
Experts consider the labor-market implications of the other GPT: general purpose technology.| American Compass
The general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters joins American Compass to talk about how labor and tech can work together.| American Compass
Policymakers must redesign workforce development to link workers and tech.| American Compass
Labor‐management conflict can enhance productivity—if bargaining is oriented towards mutually advantageous improvements.| American Compass
Americans prioritize workforce training in efforts to rebuild industry.| American Compass
We desperately need productivity growth, and an economy that gives workers the gains.| American Compass
The best strategy for securing a prosperous future for workers is to turn them into owners.| American Compass
American workers need a constructive say on technology in the workplace—and new models of worker voice to provide it.| American Compass
“This decision only cuts off a few services to a single military unit, [so] we will not stop organizing. We will not stop protesting until all of our demands are met, which includes cutting off all Azure services and contracts with the Israeli government and military.”| The Real News Network
“The mainstream media covers this like a horse race, [but] it is calamitous for the working class, what's about to transpire on Capitol Hill”| The Real News Network
Roughly 70 percent of faculty are contingent. This exploitative hustle is driving dedicated teachers out of academia.| Articles – Truthout
Following a 24-hour general strike on September 22, the country is now gearing up for more national protests.| Articles – Truthout
After Isabella received an H-2A visa, she faced trafficking, brutal working conditions, and gender-based violence.| Articles – Truthout
After the ICE raid in Cato, New York, kids don’t know when they’ll see their parents again.| Articles – Truthout
Today's links Rage Against the (Algorithmic Management) Machine: What unions could (must!) do about app-based work. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: Dieselgate for everything; Roca Labs stops gagging, Adventures of a Dwergish Girl; the Batmobile is a copyrighted character. Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appearances: Where I've been. Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em. Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em. Colophon:...| Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
Unionized Starbucks stores in Atlanta are gearing up to join a national strike over stalled contract negotiations, unless Starbucks makes a serious offer, says a local Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) organizer. The post With contract talks at a standstill, Starbucks union says strike is brewing appeared first on Atlanta Civic Circle.| Atlanta Civic Circle
This article Jimmy Kimmel’s reinstatement shows the power of noncooperation was originally published by Waging Nonviolence. Disney’s reversal on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension wasn’t an act of corporate consciousness — it was a strategic retreat forced by coordinated pressure. This article Jimmy Kimmel’s reinstatement shows the power of noncooperation was originally published by Waging Nonviolence.| Waging Nonviolence
Nurses at the Northampton hospital say they're facing “unsafe staffing conditions, uncompetitive wages, and potential hikes to health insurance costs.”| The Shoestring
"It is what it is."| The Stopgap
Muchos trabajadores con visas H-2A cayeron en una trampa que, años después, se convertiría en parte de una de las operaciones de tráfico más grandes en el país. The post PODCAST: ¿Cómo la visa para trabajadores agrícolas H-2A puede convertirse en una pesadilla para algunos? appeared first on City Limits.| City Limits
“Even though my body is tired and my thoughts torment me, this country will not humiliate me; I know God will give me refuge, even if this country leaves me with nothing.” St. Alexus parishioners in Beardstown, Illinois Spoken in Spanish during a short play written and performed by parishioners at St. Alexus Catholic Church […] The post Immigration crackdown shakes a rural Illinois town appeared first on Investigate Midwest.| Investigate Midwest
The Trump administration’s goal to expel millions of immigrants laboring in the food system will likely increase the foreign workforce in the U.S., experts said Thursday. The administration has said it wants U.S.-born workers to replace the immigrants who harvest fruits and vegetables and cut and package protein. But the more likely outcome is that […] The post ‘We want workers but we don’t want people’: Trump’s immigration raids will likely increase foreign workers in US, experts...| Investigate Midwest
The threat of instantly losing their job at any moment for not going fast enough forces deliveristas to put themselves and pedestrians at risk, advocates say.| indypendent.org
The Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Bill is yet another bill to fix yet another Labor-Liberal ‘uniparty’ immigration failure. It aims to fix the fallout from the High Court’s NZYQ decision, which enabled the release of serious criminal non-citizens into the community – murderers, armed robbers, paedophiles and even a contract killer. This bill authorises deportation to Nauru—at a staggering cost of around $1M per person – and removes legal protections li...| Malcolm Roberts
Recently in Parliament, Prime Minister Albanese tried to ridicule me, saying “Senator Roberts thinks that build to rent is part of the World Economic Forum’s agenda”‘ before calling it ‘a conspiracy theory. It reminded me of Gandhi’s quote: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” After One Nation doubled our Senate representation, it seems the PM has moved from ignoring to ridiculing — and in doing so, he engaged in misinformation....| Malcolm Roberts
In new research, Priyaranjan Jha, Jyotsana Kala, David Neumark, and Antonio Rodriguez-Lopez find that studies arguing higher minimum wages have no employment effect—or even a positive effect—in many labor markets fail to account for how much less minimum wages matter in larger, higher-wage cities. Read it at ProMarket >>| ProMarket
At Amazon’s JFK8 warehouse on Staten Island, workers voted to unionize in April 2022. More than three years later, they still don’t have a contract.| Compact
The UAW strike against Big Auto succeeded in winning impressive wage gains, but it failed to obtain a little-reported demand: that the auto companies reinstate defined benefit pension plans for new employees... The post UAW fails to win back pensions for newer workers appeared first on Monthly Review.| Monthly Review
In a speech in Rhode Island, Jerome Powell reminded Wall Street and the world that The Fed remains in a “challenging situation." The post Is Powell Snubbing Interest in 2nd Fed Rate Cut? appeared first on The Daily Upside.| The Daily Upside
This Week, Pressley Urged Fed Chair Powell to Take Action to Address Rising Black Women Unemployment Rate “Diversity, equity, and... The post Pressley Affirms Importance of DEI to US Economy, Sounds Alarm on Black Women’s Unemployment appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.| Ayanna Pressley
Congresswoman Demands Fed Take Action to Uphold its Mandate of Maximum Employment for All Workers Pressley Also Presses Powell on...| Ayanna Pressley
Fifteen years ago, I wrote that Democrats couldn’t build things anymore, and that Dems needed to better balance regulation with production.| The American Prospect
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman helped introduce a bipartisan legislation to repeal two union-busting executive orders and restore collective bargaining rights and workplace protections for federal workers. The Protect America’s Workforce Act, cosponsored by Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Angela Alsobrooks […] The post With Federal Workers Under...| U.S. Senator John Fetterman
WASHINGTON, D.C – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and eight of his Senate colleagues urged the U.S. Department of Labor to reverse its July decision to cancel a proposed rule to end the subminimum wage program, which allows employers to pay American workers with disabilities below the federal minimum wage. In their letter to U.S. Labor […]| U.S. Senator John Fetterman
by Anna Christine Jones Even some of our smallest Labor collections can tell big stories! Following our previous post about the Frontlash collection, we’re excited to highlight another collec…| Special Collections & University Archives
Why the Global South will shape the post-Western order. The post Sanctions as Civilizational Warfare appeared first on Foreign Policy In Focus.| Foreign Policy In Focus
Children have become a not-so-hidden workforce of fame and fortune on social media platforms. In their article “Children as Concealed Commodities: Ethnographic Nuances and Legal Implications of Kidfluencers’ Monetisation on TikTok,” researchers Tom Divon, Taylor Annabell, and Catalina Goanta expose the ways child-based videos can double as parental profit machines. Published in New Media and […]| Articles – Contexts
When the second Trump administration’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) started gutting the IRS, aiming for a 40% reduction in its workforce, critics rightly anticipated that such actions would impact economic inequality. Trump, Musk, and the many other billionaires in the administration could sleep soundly knowing that the few remaining IRS agents would have […]| Articles – Contexts
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This article A year later, Africa’s Gen Z uprising is only more emboldened was originally published by Waging Nonviolence. Despite facing brutal repression, the wave of youth-led movements in Nigeria and Kenya that exploded last year have shown remarkable resilience. This article A year later, Africa’s Gen Z uprising is only more emboldened was originally published by Waging Nonviolence.| Waging Nonviolence
Nearly 200 workers took part in the multi-union strike Tuesday. They include the school's dining workers, facilities staffers, and housekeepers.| The Shoestring
When you’re a writer who talks about big trends and ideas, it really does help to live outside of the DC/NYC bubble. Back when I was an education reporter, I regularly went to parent-teacher meetin…| Apt. 11d
Luke Creasey warns young people "your social media footprint will follow you" as he withdraws his candidacy for the seat of Melbourne after posts came to light that showed him making "awful comments" about rape, lesbians and Catholics.| www.abc.net.au
ICE carries out largest immigration raid of Trump’s second term, and most of the workers were not supposed to be conducting manual labor, according to their visa status.| The American Prospect
This story is supported by funding from the Chicago Region Food Systems Fund. Esta historia también está disponible en español aquí. In Beardstown, Illinois, the Cuban couple had spent the past year building a life they were proud of. Their arrival in the U.S. had followed a long and uncertain path: a northbound journey through […]| Investigate Midwest
Esta nota cuenta con el apoyo del Chicago Region Food Systems Fund. Read the story in English here. En Beardstown, Illinois, la pareja cubana había pasado el último año construyendo una vida de la que se sentían orgullosos. Llegaron a Estados Unidos después de un camino largo e incierto: un viaje rumbo al norte a […]| Investigate Midwest
In Louisiana, few people of color are getting high-paying jobs in the industry — or even low-paying ones| WWNO
Dear Labor – “why do you hate our country?” It’s “rumoured” the Labor government are planning to bring hundreds of thousands of Indian workers into Australia on top of the current mass migration crisis. After days of coverage, this “rumour” has not confirmed nor denied. Across Australia, construction companies are collapsing due to rising costs. The Treasurer must know that this massive construction plan will drive up the price of building materials even further because of dem...| Malcolm Roberts
If nothing else, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips.| AP News
More than 140 warehouse workers at Smith's Food and Drug have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike in Las Vegas.| Blue Book
Though the Federal Trade Commission is proposing to ban noncompete agreements, other kinds of restrictive covenants perform a very similar function.| The American Prospect
What is Labor Day? 'Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country' . After years of scattered celebration in various parts of the country, it began receiving official recognition by some states by about 1885, and in 1894, Congress declared the fi...| Heartspoken
Henry De Groot reflects on his work with Labor for Bernie to consider what it will take to win union endorsements for a national DSA slate in 2026. To Organize In 2026, Look To 2016 Interest in taking real steps … The post What DSA Partyists Can Learn From Labor For Bernie first appeared on Reform & Revolution.| Reform & Revolution
The White House has issued an Executive Order that strips the ability of NASA employees (and employees at other agencies) to organize unions.| NASA Watch
Actabl COO Andrew Arthurs shares why the associate experience is critical in hospitality & how intuitive tech can empower teams to deliver their best.| Actabl
A top union boss warns that service cuts don't only inconvenience riders.| usa.streetsblog.org
The passivity — and complicity — of Global North liberals and social democrats has paved the way for the global rise of the far-right of a special type. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research Samar Abu Elouf, who won the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year for the picture| Consortium News
And just like that, it frees Elon Musk—and any fellow employers—to violate whatever rights their workers thought they enjoyed.| The American Prospect
Without a quorum at the NLRB, state legislation that codifies collective bargaining for private-sector employees may be key to preserving workers’ rights.| The American Prospect
The California Institute of the Arts shed nine staffers and cut at least twelve unfilled positions to reconcile a projected $15 million budget deficit.| Artforum
One of the notable New Jersey conflicts of the 1970s was the rivalry between labor leader Joel R. Jacobson (1918-1989) and Frank Sinatra. Sinatra and Dean| New Jersey Globe
This article How LA is uniting to provide mutual aid for those impacted by ICE raids was originally published by Waging Nonviolence. Through fundraisers, grocery deliveries, ‘adopt a corner’ initiatives and ICE watch, Angelenos are coming together to support their immigrant neighbors. This article How LA is uniting to provide mutual aid for those impacted by ICE raids was originally published by Waging Nonviolence.| Waging Nonviolence
You buy insurance in case something bad happens—like a fire, or a flood. But if that fire or flood is driven by climate disruption? Well, wait a minute.| FAIR
Federal agents have already disappeared some living without legal status in western Mass; for others, fear pervades.| The Shoestring
What new surveys tell us about the messy state of AI diffusion| Platformer
More than 150 people showed up to a midday hearing to make their feelings known on a plan that would bring a gambling hub to Midtown.| THE CITY - NYC News
How one woman's friendship helped guide me to myself.| The Conversationalist
In 1938, San Antonio was the center of the pecan shelling industry and one man, known as the Pecan King, controlled 50% of pecan production. The shellers were mostly Hispanic women and children. When the Pecan King slashed their pay, they took to the streets to strike against the injustice. Producer Avery Thompson takes us to San Antonio, Texas to tell the story of the 1938 Pecan Shellers’ Strike. The post Cracked Open appeared first on Feet in 2 Worlds.| Feet in 2 Worlds
As we get closer to harvest, get timely updates on labor, insect control, and curing in Tobacco Connection: Vol 2, Num. 3 (Summer 2025 Update). ...| tobacco.ces.ncsu.edu
To reduce the manifold harms of college football, fiery calls for abolition pointed at university decision makers and public health officials won’t get the job done.| Public Books
In new research, Axel Gottfries and Gregor Jarosch develop a model to understand how wage-fixing cartels operate and show how to gauge the harm they cause to workers.| ProMarket
Trump’s proposed 2026 budget would cut nearly $4 billion from national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and more.| Truthout
This graphic novel depicts the story of the 1891 Coal Creek War—one of the most significant yet overlooked labor and abolitionist uprisings in US History.| Scalawag
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For years, Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have railed against the IRS and its cadre of armed agents.| AP News
Labor organizer Rosalinda Guillen explains how participatory democracy gives workers political power.| High Country News
Hotel Data Conference 2025 highlighted how AI-driven labor management helps hotels cut costs, boost efficiency, and protect margins. Read our recap now.| Actabl
Labor is the largest controllable expense in hospitality. But when labor data and financial forecasting live in separate systems, insights lag, and so does decision-making. At Commonwealth Hotels, integrating Hotel Effectiveness and ProfitSword from Actabl has created a real-time bridge between operations and finance. Read on to learn how this works and how shared insights... The post How Commonwealth Hotels Connected Labor and Finance to Drive Profitability Across Its Portfolio appeared firs...| Actabl
For hotel leaders, scheduling is a responsibility with real consequences. That’s because every shift affects the person working it—how much they earn, how they support their family, and how they balance the rest of their life. Kevin Kelleher learned this early. As a leader of leaders, he built a culture of approaching hotel labor planning... The post What the Best Hotel Leaders Know About Staff Scheduling appeared first on Actabl.| Actabl
Rising costs, compressed margins, and labor shortages are currently colliding to create one of the most urgent challenges for hotel operators today. Labor—often the largest controllable expense—is naturally in the spotlight. But behind the spreadsheets and scheduling software is a deeper reality: labor isn’t just something to manage—it’s the heart of hospitality and the foundation... The post The Future of Hotel Labor Management: A Smarter, People-First Approach to Profitability app...| Actabl
The new chair of the Progressive Caucus wants to do for Democrats what he did for construction workers in Texas.| The American Prospect
Very little of what you’ve heard about presidential ‘deals’ is true. It’s really a shakedown on behalf of Trump’s desires and corporate whims.| The American Prospect
As fire season ramps up, thousands of Forest Service firefighting positions are vacant.| High Country News
A list of national political candidates at the union, released Friday, confirmed that the labor group’s erstwhile strike leader is not seeking reelection.| The Hollywood Reporter
Elite news media transmit the weird worldview that it’s appropriate to force tipped workers to please and appease patrons in order to survive.| CounterSpin
“As the Trump administration continues to attack working families and immigrant communities, Mayor Adams’ veto is yet another example of him supporting Trump’s agenda over New Yorkers,” Council Spokeswoman Julia Agos said in a statement.| City Limits
A Final Word from YES! Founding Editor on What We Hoped for and What Comes Next| YES! Magazine
New York City’s Street Vendor Project is advocating for more official support and an end to harsh penalties.| YES! Magazine
Artists contribute to the well-being of our communities. It’s time to give them a basic income.| YES! Magazine
The presence of employees with disabilities can make companies and organizations more collaborative, inclusive, and attractive to job seekers.| YES! Magazine
If activists want to oppose Trump in his second term, then they must study the successful progressive movements of his first one.| YES! Magazine
