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Apr
Labor in a Time of Crisis
COVID-19 has laid bare the enormous gap between the value that frontline workers bring to society and the low wages many earn in return.
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Oct
Now in Paperback
This Fall season UC Press is pleased to be publishing paperback editions of critically acclaimed texts from leading scholars, with topics ranging from histories of 20th-century fascist and contemporary populist movements, to …
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May
Uber and Lyft Drivers on Strike
With Uber and Lyft drivers on strike yesterday ahead of the Uber IPO, the drivers brought to light the precarity of gig work. On CBS News, Alex Rosenblat, technology ethnographer and author …
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Apr
World Book Day: A Look at the Future
In celebration of World Book Day, below are books that challenge readers to consider their role as citizens in a global society. #WorldBookDay The Future of Governance Renovating Democracy: Governing in the …
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Mar
Gig Workers Fighting Back
As more people participate in the gig economy, workers are looking to organize so companies are held accountable for the labor market that they’ve helped create. In the San Francisco Chronicle piece on …
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Mar
See Alex Rosenblat at SXSW on the Culture of Precarious Work in Uberland
“The promise of free gold is perhaps a fitting symbol for the gap between hype and reality in Uberland. A culture of shaky and insecure work in precarious times shapes the dynamics …
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Mar
Inspiring Meaningful Change at SXSW
As we count down the days to the start of SXSW (March 8-17 in Austin, TX), we are reminded how the festival—once known for it’s focus on music, entertainment, and media—has grown to …
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