Steven Greenhouse

labor reporter and author of “Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present, and Future of American Labor”

Guest

Author of The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker; former labor and work place reporter for the New York Times

Steven Greenhouse on KCRW

“There's kind of this sense among workers across the United States that … they're owed big time because they worked so heroically during the pandemic.

US workers are striking, from Kaiser to John Deere and Kellogg’s. What’s empowering them?

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In 1950, America had the richest middle class in the world, but now U.S. workers face wage stagnation and historic wealth inequality.

The decline of organized labor and America’s middle class

In 1950, America had the richest middle class in the world, but now U.S. workers face wage stagnation and historic wealth inequality.

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The $15 hourly minimum wage got its start in Seattle. Now the city has taken a new step for part-time, low-wage workers who have to be on call whenever they're needed.

Seattle passes new scheduling rules to protect hourly workers

The $15 hourly minimum wage got its start in Seattle. Now the city has taken a new step for part-time, low-wage workers who have to be on call whenever they're needed.

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