Labor
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'What strategies will they implement to reduce its harms?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Brief Canada rail lockout ends with arbitration
Speed Read A prolonged shutdown could have threatened the country's supply chain
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Germany's transportation industry grinds to a halt as workers strike
The Explainer The country's railways and airports are both at a standstill as union members walk off the job
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The (ongoing) fight against workplace AI surveillance
Under the radar Big brother has another thing coming
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The actors strike is over. Is Hollywood back in business?
Speed Read SAG-AFTRA tentatively agreed to a new 3-year contract and ended its historic 118-day strike, but not everything's golden in Tinseltown
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The surge in child labor
The 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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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 agreement
Speed 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 Published
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Why Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher are facing writer backlash
The 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 striking
Speed Read As the industry transitions to EVs, union workers ask for a pay raise and a shorter workweek
By Joel Mathis Published
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How the SAG-AFTRA strike is impacting influencers
Speed 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 strike
Speed 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 charge
Why Everyone’s Talking About The actress and writer has made it clear that she is more than 'The Nanny'
By Catherine Garcia Published
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Hollywood's wealth disparity by the numbers
The Explainer The ongoing strikes have shed light on a growing financial gap in entertainment
By Justin Klawans Published
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