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The Six Triple Eight: The True Story Behind Tyler Perry’s New Netflix Movie
Plus, the release date and trailer for this tale of trailblazing women of color during World War II.
By Liv McConnell
How Do Tarot Readers and Astrologists Actually Make a Living?
“I never put a cap on how many readings I took, out of fear.”
By Tara Yazdan Panah
California Subjects People Like Me to Modern-Day Slavery
But voters have a chance to end forced prison labor in November.
By Nicholas Tirado
How Community Organizing Is Changing the Fashion Industry for Workers and Beyond
During a special event cohosted by Teen Vogue, climate and labor activists explain the ways organizing is changing the industry.
By Ashleigh Carter
What Young Workers Need to Know About Paid Leave
Paid sick leave is the top workplace benefit young adults prioritize.
By Rainesford Stauffer
Kids Are Working in America’s Meatpacking Plants
Migrant children are being employed at chicken plants.
By Alice Driver
How to Get a Job in Progressive Politics or Organizing
Yes, you can get paid to work on issues that matter to you.
By Katie Kirchner
Young People From Low-Income Backgrounds Do a Different Kind of Unpaid Labor
It’s often discounted and undervalued.
By Anthony Abraham Jack
This New Supreme Court Ruling Will Transform Every Part of Your Life
It’s hard to overstate just how big of a deal the Chevron decision is.
By Shahrzad Shams
There’s No Such Thing As ‘Making It’
Samhita Mukhopadhyay’s new book unpacks the lies we tell ourselves about work.
By Allegra Kirkland
Models Just Took a Huge Step Toward Fighting Exploitation in Fashion
“Hopefully this is going to prevent a lot of abuse."
By Alyssa Hardy
Too Many Workplace Dress Codes Leave LGBTQ People Out
Fashion norms are changing. Dress codes should too.
By Nathaniel George
We Work for Politicians Who Run This Country — Here’s Why We Unionized
Our employers “wield extraordinary power in society.”
By CA Union Rights, Association of Legislative Employees (NYC Council Staff), Massachusetts State House Employee Union, Illinois Legislative Staff Association, and New York State Legislative Workers United
Unionizing Brought My Compensation from $0 to $2,850
Why resident assistants at Tufts and beyond are forming unions.
By Andrew Menjin
Teen Vogue Staffers Share How They Paid for College
“Money dictated where I went.”
By Teen Vogue Staff
Here's How to Negotiate a Salary Offer
Making a counteroffer teaches you how to advocate for yourself at work.
By Rainesford Stauffer
Clean Air Club Is Organizing Musicians to Make COVID-Safer Shows and Spaces
"I don't have to choose between my values and my desire for connection.”
By Mary Retta
How a 1911 Garment Factory Fire Completely Changed How We Protect Workers Today
And why we still need to continue the fight.
By Julie Su
What Are Your Rights at Work As a Young Person?
Exploitation of young people on the job is way too common.
By Rainesford Stauffer