What ‘Bidenomics’ Actually Means for Workers in Iowa Posted June 28th, 2023 at 7:22pm by Amie Rivers (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Full story →
Iowa City UIHC Workers Win $15M Class-Action Lawsuit Posted June 27th, 2023 at 5:54pm by Amie Rivers Shutterstock photo Full story →
One Big Reason for Workforce Shortage in Iowa? Lack of Child Care Options Posted June 20th, 2023 at 2:05pm by Nikoel Hytrek Shutterstock Full story →
Sioux City Jail Almost 40% More Expensive Than Voters Agreed To Posted June 6th, 2023 at 10:02am by Amie Rivers The Woodbury County Jail facility under construction on May 30, 2023. Photo courtesy Ernie Colt. Full story →
What Does Iowa’s ‘Right to Work’ Law Mean? Posted May 24th, 2023 at 11:31am by Amie Rivers Approximately 50,000 workers rallied at the State Capitol in Des Moines on April 22, 1947, to protest an Iowa Legislature bill that would implement a right-to-work law in the state. The bill passed into law anyway and has been the law since. Courtesy Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO. Full story →
What’s Going On With the Writers Strike in Hollywood? Posted May 16th, 2023 at 11:25am by Stacker Full story →
Grinnell College Workers Strike For Wages, Discrimination Protections Posted May 9th, 2023 at 3:58pm by Amie Rivers Student community advisors at Grinnell College hold up signs at the picket line during a strike rally Wednesday, May 10, 2023. (Photo by Amie Rivers for Iowa Starting Line) Full story →
House Removes Most ‘Egregious’ Parts of Iowa Child Labor Bill, But Problems Remain Posted May 3rd, 2023 at 3:52pm by Nikoel Hytrek Full story →
Iowa Teachers: Save Big with Our Comprehensive 2023 Teacher Discounts List Posted May 3rd, 2023 at 11:06am by Sam Cohen Full story →
4 Ways Iowa GOP Lawmakers Are Attacking Students’ Rights Posted April 25th, 2023 at 4:36pm by Amie Rivers Full story →