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Alexia Fernández Campbell

Alexia Fernández Campbell

Former Politics & Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Alexia Fernández Campbell

    Politics
    Abigail Disney just gave a searing indictment of American capitalismAbigail Disney just gave a searing indictment of American capitalism
    Politics

    “In tolerating such extreme unfairness, we have begun to cannibalize the very people that make this economy thrive.”

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Democrats have an ambitious plan to save American labor unionsDemocrats have an ambitious plan to save American labor unions
    Politics

    Republicans will hate it.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders’s campaign staff just signed a historic union contract. Here’s what’s in it.Bernie Sanders’s campaign staff just signed a historic union contract. Here’s what’s in it.
    Politics

    Campaign staff locked down $20 per hour wages for interns, paid time off, and capped salaries for supervisors.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Explainers
    The worldwide Uber strike is a key test for the gig economyThe worldwide Uber strike is a key test for the gig economy
    Explainers

    Uber drivers can’t unionize. They’re striking Wednesday anyway.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Americans are working harder these days. Their paychecks don’t show it.Americans are working harder these days. Their paychecks don’t show it.
    Politics

    Productivity is up and unemployment is low. So why aren’t workers benefiting yet?

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    April jobs report: tons of new jobs and teeny-tiny pay raisesApril jobs report: tons of new jobs and teeny-tiny pay raises
    Politics

    These numbers explain why so many workers are going on strike.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    May Day labor protests around the world, in 17 photos
    Politics

    Workers are demanding paid maternity leave, minimum wage hikes, and shorter shifts.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    World Politics
    Workers in Mexico just won the right to organize real labor unions. Trump helped.Workers in Mexico just won the right to organize real labor unions. Trump helped.
    World Politics

    This is good news for workers in the US too.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Presidential hopefuls are promising workers a $15 minimum wagePresidential hopefuls are promising workers a $15 minimum wage
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    Doubling the federal minimum wage is a popular idea these days.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Trump tried to sabotage a plan to close the gender pay gap. A judge wouldn’t have it.Trump tried to sabotage a plan to close the gender pay gap. A judge wouldn’t have it.
    Politics

    The White House must reinstate a rule to collect detailed pay data from employers.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell