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Worker Ownership And The New Appalachian Economy

For a look at how communities in Appalachia are forging new economic paths forward, we turn to Molly Hemstreet, co-founder of Industrial Commons in...

Amazon’s worker safety hazards come under fire from regulators and the DOJ

For years, Amazon warehouse staffers have complained about unsafe working conditions and the injury risks they face when rushing to fill packages and get...

Daily Crunch: Twitter layoffs violated federal worker protections, class action lawsuit alleges

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. Friday, and...

Employee Health: Why Support Is Critical for Worker Retention

Employee health and well-being are probably one the most important things to take care of. Whether you are a worker or a boss, sooner...

Washington State Passed a Contentious New Gig Worker Law

James Childers says he really likes his job driving for Uber and Lyft in Spokane, a city in Washington State. But since he started...

Robots Won’t Close the Warehouse Worker Gap Anytime Soon

AI holds significant promise for making robots far more capable. Instead of blindly following a routine, an AI-enabled machine can perceive, learn what’s in...

An Amazon Warehouse Worker Asked Jeff Bezos for Help With Her Pay. Here’s How Amazon Responded

I think it's important for a boss to be accessible. Let me give you an example. Do you know how to email Jeff Bezos? As I...

Lyft, Uber stocks fall after court says gig worker push is unconstitutional

A driver uses the Uber app to drop off a passenger in London.Chris J. Ratcliffe | Bloomberg via Getty ImagesShares of Uber and Lyft...

Did a Mail Room Worker Write a ‘TNG’ Episode? It’s Complicated.

YouTube When it comes to Star Trek: The Next Generation, there was just as much drama and excitement behind the scenes as there was on...

The Recession Exposes the US’ Failures on Worker Retraining

Despite the soaring unemployment rate, many colleges and job training groups have yet to see a flood of displaced workers. In a way, that’s...

Going Local: The Case For Bringing America’s Meat Supply Closer To Home

Will Harris runs White Oak Pastures, a regenerative farm in Bulffton, Georgia. Laura Mortelliti 2016 Will...

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