Labor
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The surge in child laborThe Explainer A growing number of companies in the U.S. are illegally hiring children — and putting them to work in dangerous jobs.
By The Week US Published
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'A reactionary social media post tells you nothing'Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Why 2023 has been the year of strikes and labor movementsThe Explainer From Hollywood to auto factories, workers are taking to the picket lines
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Pharmacy workers are swapping pills for picket signsUnder The Radar Why drugstore and health care employees across the country have been striking
By Justin Klawans Published
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Video game actors might also go on strikeThe Explainer Another possible SAG-AFTRA strike is looming, this one involving video game performers
By Brendan Morrow Published
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When will your favorite show be back now that the writers strike is over?The Explainer Here's when to expect new episodes of the late-night shows, 'SNL,' and more
By Brendan Morrow Published
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Hollywood writers on the cusp of ending strike after reaching tentative agreementSpeed Read Actors are still on strike, but the Writers Guild of America says it struck an 'exceptional' deal after 5 days of marathon talks
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The auto strike, by the numbersThe Explainer The pay gap between Big Three automakers' executives and UAW members has workers pushing for higher wages
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher are facing writer backlashThe two hosts have drawn the ire of the Writers Guild of America
By Brendan Morrow Published
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Why auto workers are on the brink of strikingSpeed Read As the industry transitions to EVs, union workers ask for a pay raise and a shorter workweek
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How the SAG-AFTRA strike is impacting influencersSpeed Read Many online content creators are standing in solidarity with their Hollywood counterparts. But that support nonetheless comes at a price.
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Stars who have joined the picket lines during the Hollywood actors strikeSpeed Read Hollywood actors are making their voices heard as the SAG-AFTRA strike continues
By Brendan Morrow Published
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SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher is leading the chargeIn the Spotlight The actress and writer has made it clear that she is more than 'The Nanny'
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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UPS reaches tentative deal to avoid strikeSpeed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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