The United Mine Workers of America is calling for green jobs provisions and income support for unemployed miners.
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Some Democratic senators, however, have not yet signaled if they will vote for the bill or not.
Amazon workers at the “JFK8” warehouse say they’ve learned hard lessons from Bessemer for their independent union drive.
“A People’s Guide to Capitalism” demystifies and makes accessible the fundamental concepts of Marxist economics.
Sen. Mark Warner is one of four Democrats holding up legislation to make it harder for Amazon to bust unions.
American billionaires’ collective wealth has grown by 55 percent to a whopping $4.56 trillion during the pandemic.
Canceling student debt would provide some instant relief for people who could really use it right now.
Incorporating labor standards into climate legislation will empower workers and provide a check on corporate power.
The bill by Senators Ron Wyden and Michael Bennet would also add extra benefits in times of national economic crises.
With most Democrats in favor of reducing military spending, there’s a chance to shift the focus of federal expenditures.