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Tag: Workers

Posted inMemphis, at Work

It’s a job, but ‘drag is family, drag is beautiful’

by Ellen Chamberlain June 22, 2023November 27, 2023

Iconic scenes in the reality competition show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” reveal the queens gathering to “get into drag” for the day’s performances. That’s not how it is for  Zoey Adams.  This queen opts to put on her stage makeup, wig and nails at home before leaving for Atomic Rose, a downtown Memphis nightclub, with her […]

Republic Services sanitation workers stand outside the South Shelby Landfill holding strike signs
Posted inSanitation Workers

Once again, the sanitation workers’ strike in Memphis is part of a movement

by Justin J. Pearson April 19, 2023November 30, 2023
A group of people take a photo in front of a Starbucks in Memphis
Posted inWorkers

A year later, members of the Memphis Seven inspire a new generation of workers

by Brittany Brown January 17, 2023November 30, 2023
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy stands alongside Starbucks workers outside of the store.
Posted inWorkers

Revamped Economic Crimes Unit targets worker exploitation

by Brittany Brown November 17, 2022September 22, 2023
A Black woman holds a sign displaying "Vote No on 1." Behind her are several other people holding the same sign.
Posted inElections

Passage of the ‘right-to-work’ Amendment 1 would have lasting impact on workers

by Brittany Brown November 7, 2022September 22, 2023
People wearing yellow shirts march in protest.
Posted inWorkers

Why Memphis workers should focus on the ‘Right-To-Work’ amendment in November

by Brittany Brown September 16, 2022November 30, 2023
Posted inWorkers

Memphians reflect on workers’ justice this Labor Day

by Brittany Brown August 26, 2022November 30, 2023
Posted inRacial Justice

4 ways to help Memphians feel more free

by Adrienne Johnson Martin June 15, 2022September 22, 2023
Posted inUnions

Starbucks unionization fight takes its place in Memphis’ justice legacy

by Carrington J. Tatum March 10, 2022August 18, 2023
Posted inWorkers

Sit in her chair and you’ll get an education

by Hannah Grabenstein January 4, 2022September 22, 2023

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