Silent Strikes: The Battle for Fair Wages

This chapter explores the stark contrast between the exorbitant salaries of hospital CEOs and the struggles of nurses on strike in New York City due to unsafe staffing conditions and inadequate wages. It also highlights the parallel plight of Uber drivers protesting for better compensation amidst financial pressures from rising living costs. Through personal testimonies, the chapter emphasizes the urgent need for systemic change in both healthcare and gig economy sectors to ensure fair treatment of essential workers.