Labor
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Is the American dream still in reach?
In Depth Generations of immigrants have come to America seeking a better life. Can they still do so?
By Peter Weber, The Week US Last updated
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The pros and cons of labor unions
Pros and Cons Companies throughout the country continue to push for unionization
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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'Orange juice also is facing a grander existential problem'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Prop 6, inmate firefighters and the state of prison labor
The Explainer The long-standing controversial practice raises questions about exploitation
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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US port strike averted with tentative labor deal
Speed Read The strike could have shut down major ports from Texas to Maine
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Welcome to America's customer service nightmare'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Abandoned mines pose hidden safety and environmental risks
Under the Radar People can be swallowed by sinkholes caused by these mines, and there are other risks too
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'People in general want workers to earn a decent living'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'We might need to fiddle with our technology more than we think'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Boeing machinists reject deal, continue strike
Speed Read The rejection came the same day Boeing reported a $6.2 billion quarterly loss
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Shoplifting has clearly become a bigger problem'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Such wrongdoing encourages foreign corrupt practices'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of globalization
Pros and Cons Globalization can promote economic prosperity but also be exploitative
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'The Teamsters are paragons of democracy'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion