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Maury Thompson
Oh what pun! — ‘Well-Red Lobster’
I am not sure whether to categorize this as a literary or gourmet dining pun.1 day ago
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MIT IDEinMIT Initiative on the Digital Economy
Three Ways to Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing
Don’t count it out, yet. Despite huge pressures, McKinsey sees technology and process improvements boosting U.S. factories2 days ago
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6 min read
The New York Times
Will the Bus Driver Ever Come? Or the Substitute Teacher or Cafeteria Worker?
Just weeks into the new year, schools are struggling to fill jobs. Low pay, few benefits and erratic schedules are keeping workers away.3 days ago
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Jamaal Hankey
Tick tock
Fancy watches worn to keep the time
That’s stolen from you — it’s quite the crime.2 days ago
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adheep
Introduction to Input-Output Theory and Labor as the Source of Value
I apologize for the semi-technical nature of this article. It was written in response to a question I received earlier regarding the…3 days ago
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The Labor Age of Technology — Transform Your Labor Force
The eerie and looming threat of an entirely robotic and technological labor force is a tale as old as time.3 days ago
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Dinesh Exports
The Real Price of Fast Fashion
On April 23, 2013, the Rana Plaza building owners warned the companies operating on its eight floors about cracks discovered around the…2 days ago
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Donny
Post 3: Are You Suffering from Internalized Capitalism?
As human beings, we often fall into a cycle of tying our self worth with productivity and labor. However, this is a harmful approach of…3 days ago
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Jennifer R. Povey
“Pinkertons” and the History of Labor Disputes
If you think that strikebreakers beating up picketers is history…4 days ago
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Shaker Islam
Gig Workers Should Not Be Employees
A different take on what sensible regulations for the Gig Economy could be.4 days ago
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Labor

Maury Thompson

Oh what pun! — ‘Well-Red Lobster’

I am not sure whether to categorize this as a literary or gourmet dining pun.

MIT IDE

in

MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy

Three Ways to Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing

Don’t count it out, yet. Despite huge pressures, McKinsey sees technology and process improvements boosting U.S. factories

The New York Times

Will the Bus Driver Ever Come? Or the Substitute Teacher or Cafeteria Worker?

Just weeks into the new year, schools are struggling to fill jobs. Low pay, few benefits and erratic schedules are keeping workers away.

Jamaal Hankey

Tick tock

Fancy watches worn to keep the time That’s stolen from you — it’s quite the crime.

adheep

Introduction to Input-Output Theory and Labor as the Source of Value

I apologize for the semi-technical nature of this article. It was written in response to a question I received earlier regarding the…

Kennedy Rowe

The Labor Age of Technology — Transform Your Labor Force

The eerie and looming threat of an entirely robotic and technological labor force is a tale as old as time.

Dinesh Exports

The Real Price of Fast Fashion

On April 23, 2013, the Rana Plaza building owners warned the companies operating on its eight floors about cracks discovered around the…

Donny

Post 3: Are You Suffering from Internalized Capitalism?

As human beings, we often fall into a cycle of tying our self worth with productivity and labor. However, this is a harmful approach of…

Jennifer R. Povey

“Pinkertons” and the History of Labor Disputes

If you think that strikebreakers beating up picketers is history…

Shaker Islam

Gig Workers Should Not Be Employees

A different take on what sensible regulations for the Gig Economy could be.

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Paul Constant

Shelly Fagan

Rachel Presser

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