Child care tax credits boost to thousands of families under new bill
An Alabama bill proposes tax credits and grants for employers and child care providers to create more affordable child care options.
"Delayed" mass layoffs spell bad news for US economy—Analyst
Financial analyst Gary Shilling said that mass layoffs across the country are a sign that the U.S. economy is weakening.
Man snaps perfect photo while wife is in labor—but not of her
"We do have a beautiful view from the hospital room," the wife in the viral video, Kate Casey, told Newsweek.
Mom gives birth without pain relief, records this message for future self
Sammy Estrella told Newsweek: "The pain I felt during my unmedicated natural childbirth was unlike anything else I've ever experienced."
The workforce saving America's economy
The American workforce is getting grayer, with a growing number of people aged 65 and over still working.
How California's minimum wage compares to other states
The state's new minimum wage for fast-food workers is the highest in the country.
The South's Economic Model Is 'Under Attack'. That's a Good Thing
As corporations use billions in federal and state subsidies to expand operations and transition to electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy production, workers across the South are taking steps to unionize.
'Gig Economy' Corporations Shouldn't Get a Free Pass To Exploit Workers
Worker misclassification is driving down wages and stripping protections for immigrant workers and workers of color.
Mom who let daughter,7, watch her give birth says it left her in "true awe"
Ashley Cunningham says her daughter "gained a priceless memory" by seeing her younger sister come into this world.
Who supports bill for four-day working week?
Bernie Sanders has spearheaded a bill to reduce working hours across America.
Refugees get fast track for work permits
New USCIS rule cuts the refugee work permit waiting period to 30 days, enhancing U.S. integration efforts.
Millions of Americans' work hours would change under new plan
Senator Bernie Sanders gave the push for a four-day workweek a major victory.
US productivity surges to record high
A surge in productivity in the past year spells optimism for the country's economic growth.
Job market sees warning signs
Wells Fargo report raises labor market concerns, suggesting part-time shifts and a cooling trend may lead to Fed rate cuts soon.
Subway caught underpaying employees in multiple locations
Ten restaurants operated by four different franchise owners in Washington were found to have dipped into tip pools and to have evaded paying overtime rates.
How Xi's 'thought eradication' led to China's Uyghur 'genocide'
Officials were incentivized to sweep up as many detainees for internment camps as possible in Xi Jinping's "people's war on terror."
How the United Auto Workers Can Help China's Uyghurs
I am asking you, the members of the UAW, to use your power to advocate not only for yourselves, but for the voiceless Uyghur people, whose forced labor is being exploited by your employers.
Labor union endorses swing state democrat days after Donald Trump meeting
Two days after Trump courted Teamsters for a 2024 endorsement, a local chapter of the union backed a Democratic candidate in a competitive House race.
Acting Labor Secretary: Companies Must Protect Children From Dangerous Jobs
Horrific cases of child labor are not stories from a hundred years ago. They are not stories from a distant country.
China is covering up an economic crisis
"Just making statistics more patriotic will not help the economy to recover its lost momentum," an expert told Newsweek.
Mom's message for parents-to-be: Save your doorcam footage. This is why
Daniela O'Donovan saw the footage and told Newsweek she hopes that other families will keep theirs for a lifetime, too.
Amid Holiday Shopping Season, Warehouse Workers Like Me Struggle To Survive
We ask that you stand by us in our demands for higher wages and better working conditions.
Workers Like Me Keep Airlines Running. Wages and Benefits Should Reflect It
I work at the airport, and I know the current, chaotic status quo is only going to grow more dire as we head into peak travel season.
Americans are earning more even as they complain about the economy
Wages are rising, but Americans still feel the economy is headed in the wrong direction.
Finding a job may get harder
More Americans sought jobless benefits in the week ending October 21, signaling that the pace of hiring is slowing and it's getting harder to find work.
China's re-education camp "graduates" trapped in force labor in Xinjiang
China's Muslim minorities face continued persecution even after leaving government internment camps.
What is a union job and how do you get one?
Workers represented by labor unions get higher pay and better benefits. Find out how unions work and how to get one of these jobs.
Are robots the answer to restaurant labor shortages?
For many restaurants that experienced labor shortages during the pandemic, robots could be the answer to labor concerns down the line.
Donald Trump Accused of Filling Auto Rally With Non-Union Crowd
The former president spoke at a non-unionized auto parts supplier in Michigan as he worked to win over blue-collar voters.
Republicans want their staffers to be able to unionize
The California Legislature—where Republican staffers make less than Democratic staffers—is the only branch of state government that doesn't allow unionization.