Working in America

What does work mean in 2016? Through photos by @LynseyAddario, a radio series airing on @NPR & your participation, we address this vital question.

[Working in America @Working_America]

What about your job makes you proud? Share at https://t.co/ITmIvtKqrX!

[Working in America @Working_America]

@domesticworkers bring the fight to legislation! We are so proud of the incredible strides that Domestic Workers Alliance has achieved in creating a more dignified world for workers! https://t.co/jLEgJQSUBl

[Working in America @Working_America]

https://t.co/06Af642g1U #WorkinginAmerica

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Before running and winning office @lucymcbath participated in Working in America's nationally touring photographic exhibit! Read her #workingstory here: https://t.co/gZidHUxAnB

[Lucy McBath @lucymcbath]

Never thought I would be here. This is for you, Jordan. And for every single family impacted by gun violence in this country - let’s get to work. #GA06

[Working in America @Working_America]

Soon you'll see Working in America Creative Collaborator Jeanne Gang and @studiogang's latest work in Memphis, TN! https://t.co/jwsKOFamfN

[Working in America @Working_America]

WIA Exhibition Participant @Claressashields prepares for world title defense! See a video of her #working here: https://t.co/wqscwX6vlT

[Working in America @Working_America]

WIA exhibit participant @lucymcbath once said that her work is being a mother first and an activist second. Today, she is a mother first and a Congressional Representative second. Congratulations @lucymcbath! https://t.co/RkuNAUt6nE

[Radio Diaries @RadioDiaries]

The venerable Studs Terkel died 10 years ago this week, a good time to reflect back on some of his most powerful interviews. @StudsArchive @_projectand @Working_America https://t.co/lkwqzLlmas

[Working in America @Working_America]

"...as the country finds new ways to earn and organize: the rise of non-traditional labor organizing groups, a legacy of resistance in prison strikes, and the dawn of driverless tech, among other developments." https://t.co/msZA1yiQco #working

[Working in America @Working_America]

Now that Labor Day has passed, read the @NewYorker Sunday Reading on Working: https://t.co/Ixq4PoJcxF

[Working in America @Working_America]

"The first step to authoring liberating stories is to identify and examine the stories you tell yourself and others." Read @HarvardBiz article on chanding our own #workingstories https://t.co/XRsqiAEEp0

[Working in America @Working_America]

"@aijenpoo of the National Domestic Workers Alliance was upbeat: “I think we’re all committed to democratizing every dimension of society, including popular culture.” https://t.co/Uw57NE4QNY

[Working in America @Working_America]

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[Working in America @Working_America]

"For the nation's growing ranks of freelancers, there are no laws guaranteeing unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, paid time off or employer-provided health care." #gigeconomy #workinginamerica https://t.co/EcjmkKMMXc

[Working in America @Working_America]

"Unlike live-in nannies, however, au pairs have no guaranteed sick days or federal holidays. They earn a flat wage of $4.35 an hour after sponsor agencies deduct room and board from their pay, which lands them at $195.75 a week for 45 hours of work."https://t.co/PV7aUYezCl #work

[Riva Lehrer @riva_lehrer]

A READING! Access Living September 7th. 6:30. PM
Beth Finke and I reading from our memoirs.
I’ll tell the story of a lost piece of disability history. With pictures!
Beth will be in conversation with Bridget Hayman.
Moderated by the divine Susan Nussbaum.
#BodyLanguage

[Working in America @Working_America]

Working in America Creative Team Member and Award-winning Architect, Jeanne Gang with @studiogang creates harmony between nature and cityscapes. Read more from @NewYorker's Throwback to 2014 https://t.co/vXeEsfyLGL

[Working in America @Working_America]

This weekend at @STLpubLibrary: join us, @chicagoan, and Creative Experience to record and produce your "Working Story".

[Working in America @Working_America]

WIA Program Partners @arneduncan and #ChicagoCRED curb gun violence in Chicago with jobs, training, and counseling. Learn more here: https://t.co/wUfHiwZK8v photo by Laila Eskin for @_projectand

[Working in America @Working_America]

WIA Program Partner @Sara_Horowitz works with Silicon Valley to bring short-term disability insurance to gig-workers #gigeconomy https://t.co/04D3mnwQAe

[Working in America @Working_America]

WIA Exhibition Participant @lucymcbath was inspired by her son to run for office – TODAY she won democratic primary in GA! See/hear her #workingtory on https://t.co/n6VQ0Q5WIS