A delicate pen and ink drawing with watercolor accents depicting a small group of ethnically diverse blue-collar workers seated at tables in a cafeteria. The workers, including nurses, waitresses, housekeepers, factory workers, construction workers, cooks, and retail sales clerks, are seen in their work attire, casually interacting with each other during a break.

Wage Law Fails Over Half-Million Workers

August 19, 2024

While the newly enacted wage transparency legislation in Massachusetts aims to promote fairness, it falls short for the majority of blue-collar workers

A diverse group of five MASS MoCA union members stand resolutely against a wrought-iron fence, each holding protest signs. From left to right: a man with a green 'UAW ON STRIKE' sign, a woman with a circular UAW sign, a young man with a 'UAW ON STRIKE UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE' sign, another person in sunglasses and red fringed pants, and a man with a sign stating 'FAIR WAGES NOW.

MASS MoCA Staff Ratify Wage Agreement Ending Three Week Strike

March 26, 2024

Arts & Entertainment·Economy·Labor·News·North Adams

Unionized MASS MoCA employees are striking for fair wages, with 58% earning $16.25/hour amidst living costs demands. After months of negotiations, they

A vibrant vineyard scene at sunrise with workers of diverse genders and ethnicities harvesting green grapes. They carefully place the grapes into shallow wooden crates. The vineyard rows stretch toward rolling hills in the background, bathed in the soft golden light of early morning.

US Department of Labor announces $90M in National Farmworker Jobs grants to provide career services, training for farmworkers, dependents

March 19, 2024

Education·Farming·Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor announces $90M in grants for migrant and seasonal farmworker training. Aimed at enhancing job stability and career

MA public school support staff fight for a living wage

February 7, 2024

Education·Labor·News

Education Support Professionals from across Massachusetts recently testified before the Joint Committee on Education in support of an educator living wage bill.

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Walmart goes full-on Scrooge: De-schedules 15-year store veteran, others, amidst holiday rush without explanation

December 8, 2023

Family·Holiday·Labor·News·The System

On "Black Friday," the Pittsfield Walmart sent home a beloved employee of 15 years with no notice and no explanation.

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Wage Law Fails Over Half-Million Workers

MASS MoCA Staff Ratify Wage Agreement Ending Three Week Strike

US Department of Labor announces $90M in National Farmworker Jobs grants to provide career services, training for farmworkers, dependents

MA public school support staff fight for a living wage

Walmart goes full-on Scrooge: De-schedules 15-year store veteran, others, amidst holiday rush without explanation

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