As November’s general election enters its home stretch, Uber, DoorDash and other gig economy companies are bombarding TV airwaves, social media and even their own apps with ads and marketing materials promoting a ballot initiative […]
Even during the pre-pandemic years—when, according to Trump, he had “built the greatest economy in history”—manufacturing employment grew no more rapidly than during Barack Obama’s presidency, and still lagged 1.4 million […]
The COVID-19 second wave has hit Europe and cinemas across the continent are again shutting down. Italy, which in February became the first country in Europe to close cinemas due to the coronavirus pandemic, and which re-opened theaters […]
“The reality is this,” writes Laura Clawson in The Daily Kos: “The biggest thing we can do for worker power right now—concretely in one moment and to lay the groundwork for future improvement—is to defeat not just Donald Trump but […]
Congress’ watchdog agency will study Latino representation and hiring in the film, television and publishing industries. Prompted by the House Oversight Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Government […]
“America’s families deserve leaders who focus on ‘we, the people,’ not just on the person they see in the mirror,” writes AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka. “Only Joe Biden can be that leader. Union members will deliver the presidency […]
On November 3, Californian voters will decide the fate of the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act, more commonly known as Proposition 22. This ballot measure would exempt “gig” or “digital platform” workers from […]
“The Trump administration and House Democratic leaders are in striking range of a deal to send $1,200 stimulus checks to American families and to pump $2 trillion into the flagging economy,“ writes Dana Milbank in The Washington […]
Los Angeles’ American Federation of Musicians Local 47 has endorsed Joe Biden for president and Kamala Harris for vice president. The local’s AFM parent union endorsed the Democratic candidates in August. Other entertainment […]
A new study is shedding light on the industry’s efforts to be more inclusive. The second part of UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report found that while diversity has improved among television actors, executives still remain overwhelmingly […]
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