Oxfam

“Inequality Emergency”: Ahead of U.N. General Assembly, Oxfam Urges Action on Climate, AI & Gaza    Democracy Now!

Oxfam America has released its 2026 Best States to Work Index, ranking U.S. states by labor conditions and worker protections. The report highlights ongoing efforts by workers in North Carolina to advocate for improved job quality, wages, and workplace standards. The index aims to help workers and policymakers understand which states offer the strongest labor rights and employment conditions.

A new Oxfam report ranks the top 10 U.S. states for workers' rights based on minimum wage levels, worker protections, and union organizing rights. Eight of the states on the list have minimum wages exceeding $15 per hour, reflecting stronger labor standards compared to other states.

North Carolina has been ranked last among U.S. states in Oxfam's 2026 Best States to Work Index, indicating challenges in worker protections, wages, or labor conditions compared to other states.

Oxfam's Patricia Stottlemyer has released rankings evaluating U.S. states based on working conditions and labor protections. The assessment compares states across various employment metrics to identify which offer the best and worst environments for workers.

Oxfam representative Patricia Stottlemyer has released rankings evaluating working conditions across U.S. states, identifying which states offer the best and worst environments for employees. The assessment examines factors affecting worker quality of life and labor protections throughout the nation.

North Carolina ranks last on Oxfam's 2026 'Best States to Work' list    WLOS

Tennessee ranks among worst states for workers in new Oxfam analysis    The Commercial Appeal