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From Arkansas to New Hampshire, states are rolling back child labor laws
In the past few years, at least 10 states have proposed and passed legislation to roll back child labor regulations, extending youth work hours and shrinking hazardous work protections. -
‘Everybody is suffering’: Massachusetts SAG-AFTRA leaders react to suspended negotiations
Negotiations were suspended Wednesday between Hollywood studios and the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union, as the two sides were unable to come to a deal. -
Salary transparency in job postings would be required under new bill passed by Mass. House
Pay range disclosure bill targets racial, gender gaps. -
A New Bedford teenager’s 21-hour days
How a migrant teen tried to juggle going to high school and working overnights at a seafood processor. -
As government shutdown looms, Boston's federal workers face furloughs and delayed paychecks
An Oct. 1 deadline means federal employees in Boston may not receive their paychecks on time. -
Underage and Unprotected: Migrant teens worked in risky jobs in New Bedford seafood processing plants
The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating possible violations of child labor, overtime pay, and anti-retaliation laws at two processors and one Rhode Island-based staffing agency. -
Biden loves to talk about unions. But the autoworkers are withholding their affection
Most of the country's big unions have already endorsed President Biden for reelection. But not the United Auto Workers. A looming strike draws attention to this tension. -
Robots are pouring drinks in Vegas. As AI grows, the city's workers brace for change
Workers in Las Vegas have been watching automation and technology inch into their workplace. Now with AI, the city is preparing to adapt its service-heavy tourism economy. -
American Airlines flight attendants voted overwhelmingly to strike ahead of busy travel weekend
The strike will put more pressure on the carrier to meet their demands over pay raises. -
Rally encourages Massachusetts residents to apply for public sector jobs
State and local leaders joined the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees to address labor shortages in the commonwealth.
