Labor
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Lawmakers dodged a major railway strike just before the holidays. Why are progressives so mad?
Speed Read Labor leaders and their allies expected more from the "most pro-union president"
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Senate overwhelmingly passes railroad agreement to avert holiday season strike
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By Rafi Schwartz Published
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The international problem of modern slavery
Speed Read Why does slavery still exist in modern society, and what is being done to combat it?
By Justin Klawans Published
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Biden urges Congress to step in to avert a looming rail strike
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By Peter Weber Published
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Pay dispute causes mass protests at world's largest iPhone factory
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Nationwide freight union strike threatens to derail economy ahead of holiday season
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Why are Starbucks workers striking?
Speed Read No caffeination without representation!
By Devika Rao Published
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How dining out has changed
Speed Read Restaurants are crowded again, but customers complain of high prices and spotty service. Is this a new normal?
By The Week Staff Published
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'Desk-bombing' is not a crime
feature And more of the week's best financial insight
By The Week Staff Published
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Employment: Cracking down on the freelance economy
feature Not all gig workers approve of the changes
By The Week Staff Published
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U.S. job openings dropped in August
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By Theara Coleman Published
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The real cost of fast fashion
Speed Read Buying cheap clothing has never been easier. But is there a greater price to pay?
By Devika Rao Published
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Starbucks: Baristas take up the union fight
feature Is this just the beginning for unions?
By The Week Staff Published
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The rail strike that wasn't
Speed Read A last-minute deal saved the day
By Brigid Kennedy Last updated
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