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A Robot Might Take His Job — And That's Good News
Cleaning sewers by hand is a profession in India that has been banned but still persists. Mechanical devices, including robots, are emerging as a possible solution. -
Will Your Job Still Exist In 2030?
New research finds automation widening the gap between urban and rural areas and dramatically affecting people who didn't go to college or didn't finish high school. -
House, Senate, Send Janus Response Bill To Gov. Baker
A 2018 Supreme Court decision dealt a financial blow to unions representing public sector employees like teachers and firefighters. But a bill at the Mass. Statehouse may mitigate it. -
Martha's Vineyard Bus Drivers Continue Striking Ahead Of July 4 Holiday
Bus drivers on Martha's Vineyard entered their fifth day of striking Tuesday, just two days before the island will flood with visitors for the July Fourth holiday. -
Disney Heiress Calls For Wealth Tax: 'We Have To Draw A Line'
Abigail Disney is among the superrich speaking out against income inequality. When Disney workers told her they were rationing insulin and sleeping in cars, she says, she felt an indescribable rage. -
Wayfair Employees Planning Walkout To Protest Business With Migrant Detention Centers
On Wednesday, employees of Wayfair plan to stage a walkout to protest the company's business with migrant detention centers. -
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Locks Out Musicians As Contract Dispute Continues
Contract and salary negotiations between musicians and management have stalled, leaving BSO players picketing outside their concert hall. -
Tennessee Workers Reject Union At Volkswagen Plant — Again
The outcome at the Chattanooga plant is the latest blow against organized labor in the South, where union advocates have tried for years to strengthen representation in auto facilities. -
A Dad Wins Fight To Increase Parental Leave For Men At JPMorgan Chase
Derek Rotondo filed a class action complaint against his employer for offering more paid parental leave to women than to men. The bank changed its policy and on Thursday it announced a settlement. -
Why Suburban Moms Are Delivering Your Groceries
After two master's degrees and three children, Hilary Gordon is one of the women who now make up more than half of the contractors at food delivery apps like Instacart. NPR spent a day with her.
