Labor

David Graeber’s new book explores why so many U.S. jobs are basically pointless.

Amazon Echo speakers and Kindle e-readers are produced by Chinese laborers who work long hours for low pay and without proper safety training, according to a new report by China Labor Watch, a U.S.-based humanitarian group.

Women carry out more unpaid labor, such as caring for others.

An appeals court did, however, rule that a district court overstepped its authority when it appointed a 'special master' for the company.

The last time teachers in Oklahoma went on strike, the state legislature passed tax increases to fund teacher pay raises and school funding.

Ivanka Trump’s silence around hardships her brand’s factory workers and their families face contradicts her commitment to improving “the lives of countless women and girls.”

Nissan workers earn $25 per hour, thanks to productivity gains, not monopoly power.

One man has been arrested and two are missing according to China Labor Watch.

The SEIU plans more outreach to Trump supporters, even as it slashes its budget by 30 percent.

The state of the housing market leaves poorly skilled people in low productivity cities.

France's government invoked special constitutional powers to impose labor legislation that will make it easier to hire and fire staff.

Authoritarian leaders think they are the value; effective leaders understand that their job is to give workers discretion so the organization can create value.

Salaried workers making up to $47,476 annually must receive overtime for hours past 40 per week; prior salary cutoff was $23,660.

There have been ups and downs in employment that come with business cycles, but new entrants into the labor force haven’t 'taken jobs' from others.

Drivers will now be able to put signs and inform riders that tips are not included and would be appreciated.

At least 7 police officers were hurt and 17 arrested in demonstration that drew thousands.

Unions aim to push Clinton over the top in Saturday's contest, which is too close to call.

A BBC crew was arrested after investigating labor conditions for World Cup construction workers.

Every precinct is experiencing a “slowdown,” but not at the same rate.

Obama’s executive order on illegal migrants is being challenged in Texas.

Machines are becoming smart enough to reprogram—even fix—themselves.

Organizers said strikes would take place is around 150 cities

How many Long Islanders will actually be stranded on Long Island if the strike goes through?

Labor activists say the strike is the biggest in China in recent memory