June 19, 2014

Uber, the fast-growing ride-sharing service based in San Francisco, has a reputation for not caring much about its reputation, glibly dismissing protests by cab drivers, scrutiny from regulators and complaints from customers as its annual revenues have soared to over $200 million. But Uber’s cavalier attitude towards critics may now be getting the company in trouble with its own drivers, dozens of …

At Uber, ‘The Other Dude In The Car’ Demands Some Respect Read More »

The labor federation Change to Win is urging President Barack Obama to do more to help low-wage workers employed by private contractors at federal installations. Yesterday, some 50 workers and supporters involved with Change to Win’s Good Jobs Nationcampaign rallied at the entrance to the Smithsonian Institute’s National Air & Space Museum. Chanting “$10.10 is not enough,” the group …

‘$10.10 is Not Enough,’ Federal Contract Workers Tell Obama Read More »

Next week, people from all over the country will convene in Washington, D.C.—and many more will log in to participate virtually—at a White House Summit on Working Families. Under the banner of “creating a 21st century workplace that works for all Americans,” we’ll hear from businesses, economists, advocates, workers and, yes, labor leaders to discuss policy …

Beyond Summit, Sustained Focus Needed for Working Women and Families Read More »