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Alex Park

Alex Park is a writer and researcher in California. He’s currently working on a book about the rise of the global fast food industry.

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August 31, 2022
Alex Park
As Gavin Newsom Builds His National Brand, Will He Leave California Workers Behind?
He’s blocked a bill to make it easier for farm workers to organize. Now Democrats are worried he’ll do the same for a bill to improve working conditions in fast food.
May 26, 2022
Alex Park
The Fast Food Industry Runs on Wage Theft
The franchise model makes hurting workers inevitable.
January 24, 2022
Alex Park
The Fight for $15 Is Moving Beyond the Minimum Wage With a Bold New Idea
The union-led movement has a plan to give fast-food workers a say on the job. California could make it a reality.

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