WorkersRights

Organized labor in the U.S. has been under sustained assault for some time; now, unions are fighting back with a major ad campaign designed to improve their image. Problem is, the centerpiece commercial mangles the message -- and misses the point.

Artists' models of all shapes and sizes in Paris braved the cold Monday to protest against a ban on tips and low salaries that are just above minimum wage. For waiters and anyone else who has relied on tips to make a living, this is a splashy way to make a statement. It's not your typical worker...