Immigrants and their children comprised over half of manufacturing workers in 1920. By Dr. Charles HirschmanProfessor Emeritus...
Labor
Women were active participants in agriculture, urban crafts, trade, and services. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction...
The Industrial Revolution gave rise to some of the most egregious labor abuses in the nation’s history....
The exploration of the economics of in-kind wages in late medieval England. By Dr. Jordan ClaridgeAssistant Professor...
Many people think they know the history of Labor Day in the U.S., but the story is...
Corporations squeeze workers and their wages. By Rob DavisEnvironment and Business ReporterProPublica Photography by Sarahbeth ManeyPhotojournalistProPublica They...
It began in the late 19th century. By Dr. Gabrielle ClarkAssistant Professor of Political Science and Public...
Choosing to hire an at-home carer can be a significant and emotional decision, whether for yourself or...
Labor history remains centered on two fundamental sets of interest. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction...
The gestation period had been a long one. It began after the Civil War. By Jonathan M....
President Wilson said the Department was created “in the interest of the wage earners”. By Dr. Judson...
Trump’s rants at enemies, real and imagined, brings Jimmy Hoffa to mind. The Republican Party began its...
City and state agencies repeatedly award contracts to companies even after the vetting process flagged histories of...
How faith helped guide the labor rights icon in his organizing endeavors. Introduction On March 31, 1966,...
Without them, there might not be a responder, but they aren’t universally loved – and they don’t...
The centuries-old caste-based division of labor has continued to underpin formal arrangements. Introduction The community-based production of...
Nearly a century after the NLRB’s creation, big corporations are arguing that it violates the U.S. Constitution....
Most U.S. adults see the trend as bad for working people. Most Americans think the declining number...
Workers at the Ford Rouge River plant marched for better working conditions, sparking America’s labor movement. By...
The ingestion of a single teaspoon of paraquat is considered deadly. Concerns about the safety of paraquat,...
Studies show overwhelmingly that there is indeed gender bias in the workplace. By Max GalkaCEOFOIA Mapper The...
The disparities in wages and salaries are at a whole other level for Black women. In 2024,...
Wall Street and big law firms are famous for their hard-charging, cutthroat work cultures. By Dr. Amalia...
Despite widespread fears, even those arriving as asylum applicants are more likely to work than the US-born...
Seeking Immediate Medical Attention: In California, as in any other state, workplace accidents can occur unexpectedly, posing...
Workplace injuries can happen in any industry. From cuts and bruises to broken bones and even head...
There is a risk of overplaying one’s hand when new technology is lurking. Introduction Can a seemingly...
A shrinking number of states still abide by the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Tireless...
The program was initiated following negotiations with the U.S. and Mexican governments. From 1942 to 1964, millions...
In the vast landscape of professional life, individuals often encounter serious challenges that can profoundly impact their...