Labor
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How much higher is your utility bill because of profits?
How much higher is your bill due to utility profits? That and more Iowa Worker’s Almanac news and layoffs for Apr. 2, 2026:
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How River Hills health care workers won their union in Iowa
Health care workers aren’t largely unionized across the country. But that’s now changing. In Iowa, a second hospital system’s workers have unionized. Here’s how they did it.
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More workers say they’re struggling than thriving: Iowa Worker’s Almanac, Mar. 26, 2026
More workers report struggling in their lives (49%) than thriving (46%), and more news and layoffs from the Mar. 26, 2026, edition of the Iowa Worker’s Almanac.
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Why Iowa women’s wages have gotten worse in 2026
Thursday, March 26, is Equal Pay Day, a day highlighting how much less the average American woman makes compared to the average American man.
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Donations needed for Cedar Rapids TSA workers: Iowa Worker’s Almanac for Mar. 19, 2026
Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news briefs for Mar. 19, 2026: “Eastern Iowa Airport seeks donations for TSA workers“ Do you work for the Iowa City school district? Tell me if this Reddit poster is telling the truth. Man on the Move gets moving: A group that collects donations of businesswear for men reported serving 180 clients in and around…
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Teachers at Iowa’s public colleges say these bills threaten freedom of speech
“They’re all trying to reign in higher education in some way, from a conservative perspective,” said Dr. Chris Martin. “It’s something that Iowans never asked for.”
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Iowa has ‘catastrophic’ psychiatrist shortage: News and layoffs from Iowa Worker’s Almanac Mar. 12, 2026
This week’s must-read Iowa worker news and upcoming layoffs for Mar. 12, 2026.
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With Medicaid slashed, Iowa woman relies on unpaid friends for help
I spoke with an Iowa woman who says the government’s Medicaid cuts mean she’s relying on unpaid care work from her friends.
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7 times labor unions made history in Iowa
The labor movement in Iowa has a rich history of struggles, solidarity, and hard-won victories. Here are seven of the most notable events.
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Iowa leaders slam Whirlpool for Amana layoffs: Iowa Worker’s Almanac Feb. 26, 2026
Iowa Worker’s Almanac news briefs and layoffs for Feb. 26, 2026:
