Work Life Doesn’t Have To Be Like This
Before the shutdown, our jobs consumed us without giving much back. The pandemic allowed many of us to reassess our relationship to work—but can we actually afford to make the necessary changes?
Labor
Is the Supply Chain Crisis Our New Reality?
A crisis like this shouldn’t come as a surprise: Our economic system is working as intended.
The American Workforce Has Had It
We have told workers that their labor is essential but their lives are not. So why are we expecting anyone to return to work under unlivable conditions?
We’ve Forgotten the Meaning of Labor Day
The holiday weekend has come to signify the last moments of summer, and not a celebration of labor. But is that any surprise for a nation of millions trapped by their work, exhausted to the bone, trying to claw their way free?
Are We Still Suffering the Fallout of the “New Deal”?
In this exclusive excerpt from Sarah Jaffe's "Necessary Trouble," our columnist asks if the morality of 1930s middle class is to blame for today’s mess.
For Sexually Harassed Employees, T-Mobile Has Terrible Service
When customer service rep Angela Agganis tried to file a complaint, the telecom company did everything they could to “drop her call."
Underpaid Labor Is Nothing to Cheer About
Major sports cheerleading teams are getting a raw-rah deal, as last week's Milwaukee Bucks lawsuit shows. Will they find a place in the “laborers of love” revolt?
Is There Such a Thing As a “Dream Job”?
Most of us can't afford to labor for love. Is it time to rethink the way we measure professional success?
What’s the Real Reason Behind Walmart’s Store Shutdowns?
OUR Walmart is pushing the chain store for better working conditions. But now, due to “plumbing problems,” many employees are not working at all.