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Low-wage workers
Economic recovery drives growth in low-paid jobs
Nov 11, 2014
...which is ultimately bad for overall wage growth.
Foxconn improves worker conditions, but workers still aren't happy
by
Rob Schmitz
Dec 12, 2013
For the past two years, Apple has allowed independent inspectors to examine factory conditions for the Chinese workers who make iPads, iPhones, and the company's other iconic products. Today, the Fair Labor Association released its final report on three factories run by the Apple supplier Foxconn.
Citizenship can make a difference in your paycheck
Apr 17, 2013
A new study links citizenship for undocumented workers to better pay and working conditions. But other experts say newly legalized low-wage workers still run the risk of poor treatment on the job.
Robbed on the job: Advice on fighting wage theft
Jan 4, 2013
Imagine working and not getting paid for it. It's more common than you might think. Wage theft happens when companies cheat workers out of earned income. Labor advocate Kim Bobo talks about the pervasiveness of this problem and how to fight it.
Skechers warehouse showcases state-of-the-art technology
Nov 21, 2012
Jobs are better, but fewer, as high-tech machines replace lower-skilled warehouse loaders and handlers