Labor

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  • The age of overwork

    The author of "White-Collar Sweatshop" says that toiling in the new economy is no way to live.
  • Is etown shutting down?

    No more unionization battles at the beleaguered dot-com; there may be nothing left to organize.
  • Unhappy meals

    "Fast Food Nation," a stomach-churning critique of the health and labor practices of the burger business, argues that Americans should change their dietary habits. Good luck.
  • Ron Carey is not a crook

    The former Teamsters president made a stupid mistake, but don't forget he's the guy who wrestled unions away from the mob in the first place.
  • Wasted labor

    The Democrats told AFL-CIO activists in Florida to take affidavits and act "nice," while the GOP mobilized its troops and got tough -- and won the political battle.
  • Everything you know about the new economy is wrong

    In California, birthplace of the high-tech boom, the wage gap is growing, setting yet another national trend.
  • Will Verizon workers strike out?

    Americans no longer look for the union label, making it hard for strikers to find a sympathetic ear.
  • Joe Montana: Tarnished hero

    He was the greatest quarterback ever, but when he had a chance to be a leader in real life, he punked out.
  • Cytotec: Dangerous experiment or panacea?

    Doctors are prescribing an unapproved, unpredictable ulcer drug to induce labor in thousands of women. Why are women the last to know?
  • My spawn arrives!

    In the third installment of his lesbian sperm donor saga, Hank Pellissier describes the arrivals of his two babies -- born 21 days apart.
  • Globalization and its discontents

    Salon's coverage of world trade talks, the rising protests and their political legacy.
  • Labor's lost love?

    Teamsters may break ranks with Gore's union supporters and back Pat Buchanan.
  • Den of thieves

    Greedy CEOs like Bank of America's Hugh McColl are squeezing the shareholders for gigantic salaries, no matter how the company is doing.
  • When the big news is a big bummer

    I'm pregnant and it feels about as good as a pie in the face.
  • The seeds of Seattle

    As anti-globalization protesters ask themselves, "Where do we go from here?" Seattle enters the lexicon of civil disobedience.
  • Trapped and torn

    Locked in by a chain of protesters, I wanted to kick myself. My kids were at home and I was about to be pummeled for all the wrong reasons.
  • The great straddler

    Free trader President Clinton veers left in Seattle. But will his finesse be enough to keep Al Gore's Democratic Party intact?
  • What's really at stake in Seattle

    Economists speak out on the issues behind the World Trade Organization summit and the street protests.
  • And then there were four ...

    Ralph Nader will announce his campaign for president on the Green Party ticket in January, joining those on the Republican, Democrat and Reform tickets in next year's race for the White House.
  • The three horsemen of globalization

    Critics fear increased cooperation between the World Trade Organization, World Bank and International Monetary Fund will spawn an 800-pound gorilla.
  • If you can't beat 'em ...

    Why the World Trade Organization should be embraced, not feared.
  • Everything you need to know about the WTO

    While thousands of protesters gather outside, there's plenty of disagreement inside, too.
  • Workers vs. WTO

    Will China's entry into the World Trade Organization soften labor support for Al Gore's presidential bid?
  • But does it matter?

    Al Gore gets the nod from the AFL-CIO. But will it translate into strong support from the union rank and file?
  • Street-fighting man

    In a joint appearance with Sen. Bill Bradley in Iowa, Al Gore comes out swinging.
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