Katie McQue, ICIJ

Katie McQue, United States, is an investigative journalist based in Brooklyn, New York.

Stories by Katie McQue

Workers accuse Middle East operations of McDonald’s, Chuck E. Cheese and other Western brands of labor abuses

Nearly 100 current and former workers interviewed by ICIJ reported being subjected to practices that are widely considered indicators of labor trafficking.

Oct 10, 2023

A crowd of workers in front of a looming McDonald's "M" looking out from behind a chain-link fence.

Philippine lenders and labor agents fleece workers seeking overseas jobs, interviews and confidential documents show

Domestic workers hoping to improve their lives overseas risk exploitation and abuse. Many end up burdened with crippling debts owed to recruiters, go-betweens and traffickers.

Jun 27, 2023

A woman holding a broom hands over her passport and cash in exchange for a loan document

Abuses on US bases in Persian Gulf ensnare legions of migrant workers

Defense contractors hire thousands of foreigners. Many are trapped by employment practices banned by the U.S. government.

Oct 27, 2022

Illustration of workers entering a military base

Katie McQue

Workers accuse Middle East operations of McDonald’s, Chuck E. Cheese and other Western brands of labor abuses

Oct 10, 2023

Philippine lenders and labor agents fleece workers seeking overseas jobs, interviews and confidential documents show

Jun 27, 2023

Abuses on US bases in Persian Gulf ensnare legions of migrant workers

Oct 27, 2022

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