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David Weil
July 27, 2023
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Timothy Noah
Labor Made Peace With UPS, but What About UPS’s Chief Competitor?
FedEx Ground is nonunion, and its drivers aren’t even employees. They’re “independent contractors,” and therein lies a racket.
September 5, 2022
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Timothy Noah
The Surprisingly Disappointing Reign of Marty Walsh, Biden’s Labor Secretary
He’s a nice guy, and the unions like him. But he doesn’t have much of an agenda and doesn’t seem to want one.
February 4, 2022
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Timothy Noah
Republicans Are Attacking a Biden Nominee Over His Stance on the Gig Economy
No, the gig economy isn’t taking over. Yes, employers use it to evade, illegally, their responsibilities for employees. Enter David Weil.
February 2, 2022
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Timothy Noah
Why David Weil Is the Most Important Biden Nominee You’ve Never Heard Of
It’s about overtime pay, a crucial leg of the New Deal that’s vital to a robust middle class. And the business lobby—and maybe a certain West Virginia senator—are in the way.
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