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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

And guess where the money goes? Hint: it’s not to workers. 👀 Read more in our Substack: dignityofwork.substack.com #Workers #Wages #Economy #Productivity #Work

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Working hard is supposed to help you get ahead. So why is it that working MULTIPLE jobs isn’t enough for so many workers? We listen to what workers are saying about their experiences. Read more on our Substack: dignityofwork.substack.com #CostOfLiving #Wages #WorkerVoices #Workers #DignityOfWork

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

AI, remote work, and job security are some of the biggest questions shaping work right now. At Blizzard Entertainment, workers themselves helped negotiate how they’ll be handled.

Dignity of Work Institute graphic about Blizzard Entertainment workers ratifying the video game industry’s first union contracts with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Nearly 1,900 Blizzard workers secured workplace protections covering artificial intelligence and AI use, layoffs and recall rights, remote and hybrid work, job security, and four additional weeks of severance. The graphic features the September 9, 2026 CWA announcement, “Blizzard Entertainment Workers Ratify Historic Video Game Contracts with CWA.”

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Dream job? Try “dream second-round interview”. Read “The Job Market is Broken”: dignityofwork.substack.com/p/the-jo…

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

There are two conversations happening about the economy. The headlines say: job growth, wage growth, productivity gains, a “moderating” market. Workers are asking: Can I find a job that pays enough? Can my family afford what we need? Is my job stable? Do I actually have options?

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The price of everything is up, from groceries to rent. But paychecks have not not kept up with these soaring costs. Working full time should mean being able to afford the basics. When it doesn’t, workers are left doing more just to stay in the same place.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Our research confirms, so many workers are taking on second jobs and side gigs just to stay afloat. Not to get ahead, but just to keep up with everyday costs. Working hard should mean being able to afford a decent life.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our research shows that “ghost jobs” are a major source of frustration for people trying to find work. Job seekers are spending hours applying to roles that may already be filled, no longer exist, or were never actively hiring in the first place.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What parents are saying online offers a clear picture of just how hard families are working to make back-to-school costs fit into already-stretched budgets. Read the latest from DOWI: dignityofwork.substack.com/p/supply…

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We’re listening to what workers are really saying online, not just what makes the headlines. Workers are talking about sending hundreds of applications, getting rejected by bots, struggling with everyday costs, worrying about job security, and wondering what AI will mean for their livelihoods.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today is a celebration of the workers who organized and fought to make work safer, better paid, and more secure – and the tens of millions of working people who power our economy today.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Labor Day Weekend, like any other weekend, is only possible because of workers. Here are just a few who are powering this weekend.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Yes, there is *a lot* of doom and gloom out there, but there are also stories worth celebrating. Workers fighting for and winning better wages and benefits, and building lives where they can do more than just get by. That's the kind of future worth cheering (and fighting) for.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Wegmans ranked No. 2 on the 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care list. When workers have the resources, opportunities, and flexibility they need, everybody benefits.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

To understand how workers are really feeling about the economy, you have to listen where they’re actually getting real. Our latest research found that Reddit is one of the clearest windows into workers’ real experiences. Read more: dignityofwork.substack.com/p/reddit…

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Illinois just became the third state in less than two years to create a new path for Uber and Lyft drivers to organize unions and have a voice in these companies.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

When looking for a job feels like a full-time job itself (except, you know, without the pay or benefits or respect). The job market is broken. Take a look at our Substack for more: dignityofwork.substack.com/p/the-jo…

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

One of the most untapped ways to tracking the economy? Actually listening to what workers are sharing online. Americans are getting real about the frustrations of working today and listening to people’s unfiltered thoughts is one of the best ways to understand their full stories.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A lot has changed since 2016. The federal minimum wage isn’t one of those things. Workers have watched the cost of everyday life increase dramatically over the last decade while wages haven’t kept up.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

One workplace organized, then another, and another. Cannabis workers across Missouri are showing how momentum builds: one conversation, one campaign, and one win at a time. Here's to workers making their voices heard.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Have you looked for a job lately? If so, you’ve probably run into at least one of these: ghost jobs, instant auto-rejections, having to submit hundreds of applications, bots and algorithms deciding whether your resume ever reaches a real person.

Graphic with words "The Job Market is Broken | Job search angst dominates online jobs conversations"

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

What are people actually talking about online? Work. From layoff fears to frustrations in the job market to comparing salaries , conversations about work are happening everywhere online. Our research found that work is one of the biggest topics people discuss.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

For a lot of workers, the workday doesn't end when they leave the office. Between longer hours, commuting, and side gigs, "full-time" can easily become 50+ hours a week – or more. Does this feel true for you?

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

If you want an unfiltered view into how working people are actually feeling, stop scrolling Instagram and start reading Reddit.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

*Screams into the void* Our research backs this up: most workers do not feel like their hard work is paying off. The system is broken if you can’t get ahead with a full-time job. Who relates?

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

If you're working hard, owning a home should be a realistic goal. But for a lot of workers, it’s not.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Most workers in DOWI’s recent survey said they’ve worked more than one job at some point. Behind that number are people like this teacher: balancing long hours, multiple responsibilities, and impossible tradeoffs.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The affordability crisis is about rising prices AND stagnant pay. To understand why so many workers are struggling, we need to look at both sides of the equation. Read more: bit.ly/4tplib9

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

How did a family vacation become a luxury, even for people earning what used to be considered a good salary? This is the question many workers are asking themselves this summer.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Actors recently approved a new contract that includes protections related to AI and digital identity, reflecting a broader conversation happening across industries about how emerging technologies are introduced into the workplace.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

What happens when working full-time isn't enough to afford a vacation? For a whole lot of workers, that's reality.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Working people want to be able to pay their bills, save for the future, handle an emergency, and feel like they're moving forward instead of falling behind. When so many workers don’t feel financially secure when they work full time, it’s time to ask: Why doesn't hard work pay off?

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

When you’re checking into a hotel, grabbing coffee, or walking through a clean lobby, there’s a worker making that experience possible. We’re sharing more stories from workers across industries, because understanding work starts with listening to the people doing it.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This problem isn't limited to Charlotte. Too many workers are doing everything they're told to do – working hard, showing up, earning a paycheck – and still finding that the basics are out of reach. Work should pay off for everyone.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The affordability debate is usually centered on how much things cost, and, yes, the price of basics has skyrocketed. You know what hasn’t skyrocketed? Workers’ incomes. When prices increase and wages stay the same, that’s what creates the affordability gap. Do you relate?

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The warehouse – and the people who work there – are essential to how we live today. Behind nearly everything we buy are workers receiving shipments, moving inventory, packing orders, and keeping supply chains running.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

As millions tune in to the World Cup, thousands of workers make it possible behind the scenes. SoFi Stadium workers reached a tentative agreement with wage increases, limits on automation, and stronger workplace protections. Big events don’t happen without workers.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Our (not-so-hot) take: If you work hard, you ought to get paid well for it.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

If you only look at the headlines, you might think the biggest conversations online are all about the latest political controversy. But many Americans are talking about something much closer to home: work, wages, costs, and whether they’re actually getting ahead.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

"If you want a living wage, get a better job." But someone still has to do the jobs we all depend on every day. What does it say about our economy when full-time work isn't enough to make ends meet?

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Turns out "stocks are up" and "good economy" are not the same thing. While the stock market hovers near record highs, 2 in 3 Americans say they're cutting back on spending. For workers, the question is whether their paycheck can keep up with the cost of everyday life.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

How much do McDonald's workers make? The answer is more complicated than a single hourly wage. As this worker explains, what often matters just as much as your pay rate is how many hours you actually get.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

And when we say dignity, we mean… having a paycheck that actually matches the work you put in. being able to pay your bills without working yourself into exhaustion. feeling respected at work. knowing your job lets you build a life, not just barely scrape by.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

We were told that if you worked hard, got the degree, and kept pushing, things would eventually pay off. Instead, many people are dealing with debt, burnout, unstable work, and wages that still don’t feel like enough. Does this feel familiar?

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The economy is growing; the official unemployment rate is low, so why does finding a job still feel impossible for so many workers? The supposedly “strong economy” isn’t translating into more opportunity, stability, or better pay.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

This is what collective action can achieve. After more than two years of negotiations, 40,000 UC workers reached a tentative deal that includes raises, healthcare cost protections, expanded leave, and more workplace stability.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Behind your favorite shows, movies, and commercials are crews of workers making every shot come together. Creative industries run because of the people doing this work every day, yet when they do their jobs well, this work becomes invisible once the final product hits the screen.

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Dignity of Work Institute @dignityofwork.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

This article calls it “the exhaustion tax.” Working people don’t need yet another new, made-up term to tell them what they already know – they’re working too hard for too little pay, and that doesn’t leave them with time or energy left to run the gauntlet of looking for a new, better-paying job.

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