The Workers Lab

New report alert! ?? We asked 100+ young gig workers about their experiences and vision for the future of work. Swipe to see what they had to say, and read the full report to learn how we can create a more inclusive economy. https://lnkd.in/gRhbKFcy

Algorithmic bias in workplace tech is leading to significant racial biases, favoring certain groups and limiting access to necessary support; correcting it would raise Black patient aid from 17.7% to 46.5%. https://lnkd.in/euJay7Hm Study: https://lnkd.in/dgjyKFXY #AI #WorkplaceTech #RacialBias

On Women's History Month, we honor the fierce women warriors who built the labor movement through courage, organizing, and unwavering commitment to worker power. These visionaries didn't just fight for better wages—they transformed entire industries and created blueprints for the modern labor movement. From Mother Jones marching with child workers to Dolores Huerta's groundbreaking farm worker contracts, women have always been at the forefront of the fight for dignity and justice in the workplace. Their powerful words continue to inspire us in our mission to create worker-centered innovation and ensure all workers are safe, healthy, secure, and have power. U.S. Department of Labor https://lnkd.in/eyc5PvCd #WomensHistoryMonth #LaborMovement #WorkerPower #WorkerCenteredInnovation Alt- Image Description: Image 1: Five historical women labor leaders with teal outlines on a red background, titled "5 WOMEN THAT CHANGED THE LABOR MOVEMENT." Image 2: Lucy Parsons (1853-1942) with her quote about the rich not allowing people to vote away their wealth, showing her as a radical labor organizer. Image 3: Mother Jones (1837-1930) with her famous "fight like hell" quote and brief description of her 1903 child workers march. Image 4: Dolores Huerta with her quote about organizing opportunities, highlighting her role as co-founder of United Farm Workers. Image 5: Young Clara Lemlich Shavelson with her powerful strike speech that sparked the 1909 garment workers uprising. Image 6: Rose Schneiderman with her famous "bread and roses" quote, showing her advocacy for women workers following the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.

D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb secured worker protections with over $860,000 in settlements from employers found in violation of labor laws. Funds will compensate affected workers and enforce workplace reform in various industries. https://lnkd.in/eUMipgp9 #WorkerJustice #WorkplaceProtections

Data isn't just numbers—it's power. ?? When 11,162 aged care workers shared their stories, an interactive map transformed individual struggles into a $7.5B victory for worker rights. This is how we turn worker experiences into concrete change. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQVA-Gg6 #WorkerCenteredTech #DataForAction #WageJustice #AgedCareHeroes Alt- Image Description: Image 1: "Technology Series graphic on orange background showing how The Workers Lab's Issue Tracker helped the Aged Care Watch platform collect 11,162 individual worker experiences, leading to a $7.5 billion pay increase. The image features tech-themed icons including gears and a lightbulb, with the tagline 'This is worker-centered technology in action' at the bottom. The Workers Lab logo appears in the upper right corner." Image 2: "Technology Series graphic on purple background explaining the problems faced by Aged Care Watch in Australia. The image shows two elderly men smiling in a care facility on the right side. The left side lists challenges including overwhelming workloads, low wages despite essential care work, individual complaints being dismissed, and no systematic way to show the scale of the problem. The bottom text states 'Workers needed a way to document widespread issues and make them visible to decision-makers.'" Image 3: "Technology Series graphic on orange background describing The Workers Lab's solution. It explains how their Issue Tracker helped Aged Care Watch collect and visualize 11,162 reports from workers, residents, and families. Below is a screenshot of the actual platform showing an interactive map of Australia with orange dots representing reports submitted across coastal regions, along with statistics showing 1,723 stories, 8,767 understaffing reports, 566 pay issues and 55 nursing concerns." Image 4: "Technology Series graphic on purple background titled 'THE IMPACT' with four highlighted outcomes in yellow hexagonal shapes: '250,000 workers received a 15% pay increase,' '$7.5 billion government investment,' 'Worker experiences transformed into policy action,' and 'Established blueprint for other worker-led campaigns.' The bottom features a yellow banner asking 'Ready to build worker power through data?' with a call to action to contact The Workers Lab about their Issue Tracker."

"We Are So Tired" - Over 100 young gig workers share their vision for the future of work in our groundbreaking participatory research. Young people juggling multiple jobs with little security want meaningful change. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gRhbKFcy #FutureOfWork #YoungGigWorkers

When government workers become targets, families suffer. Mike, an Army veteran who helped Alaskan communities recover from disasters, was fired without explanation—leaving his family without healthcare. His story represents thousands of federal workers facing sudden termination. All workers deserve security and respect, especially those serving their communities. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/edCe7kKR

Women are the backbone of America's labor movement. Learn more about the history of women like Fannie Sellins, Emma Tenayuca, and Hattie Canty, who organized across racial lines, faced violence and built solidarity for better working conditions. #WomensHistory #WorkerJustice https://lnkd.in/gVTxmjkx

The current administration's cuts to federal jobs and contracts are underway, but aren't yet showing up in official data. With estimates suggesting up to 1 million total job losses when contractors are included, economists are watching carefully to see when and where these impacts will appear in employment figures. #GovernmentJobs #LaborMarket https://lnkd.in/eE9V9-aQ

Federal workers are fighting back: Thousands join class actions to challenge mass firings of probationary employees. Workers say performance-based dismissals contradict reality, as many had "outstanding" reviews or were too new for evaluation. https://lnkd.in/dV5jPztf