People around the world are protesting the violence in Gaza, mobilising some of the largest rallies for Palestine in history. As people's distrust in institutions grows in the face of near-constant crises, these demonstrations highlight how people are taking power into their own hands.

A 2023 survey shows fans are ready to join the picket line with actors and writers during the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and Writers Guild of America (WGA) strikes. This solidarity shows changing attitudes towards fair working conditions as consumers increasingly prioritize worker wellbeing.

Work-related alienation, automation concerns, and doubts about the gig economy have all contributed to the rapid growth of the r/Antiwork subreddit, particularly among young employees. The community’s impact on the discourse around work highlights how calls for labor reform can no longer be ignored.

Often overlooked by the mainstream media, the pandemic saw members of the working class redefined as ‘essential’. So, how can traditional and digital outlets bring this cohort back into the fold? Canvas8 spoke to journalism professor Christopher Martin about making audiences feel heard.