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Economy & Labor
85% of the World Will Likely Live Under “Deadly” Austerity Measures Next Year
As 143 countries pursue harsh cuts to social programs, experts say “austerity is the worst possible choice.”
Jared Kushner’s Firm to Pay $3.25M for Deceiving, Cheating Tenants in Baltimore
The company hounded low-income tenants with a barrage of lawsuits, eviction notices and late fees.
Biden Promised “Good-Paying Union Jobs,” But It Will Take Organizing to Get Them
Activists are poised to leverage and expand the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions to protect workers’ rights.
Florida Mail Carriers Win Back Sunday Breaks With Direct Action
City carrier assistants will be able to take a break inside, out of the heat.
House Democrats Urge EPA to Accept Union’s Demands for Rights and Protections
More than 80 Democrats signed a letter supporting proposals by the EPA's largest union, which represents 7,500 workers.
Corporations’ Price-Gouging May Hurt Them in the Long Run, Says Economist
Consumers can afford to buy more when prices are lower; thus, corporations will make more money, says Chris Becker.
International Interference in Haiti Is Crushing Its Garment Industry
An anticipated 20,000 garment-sector jobs may be on the chopping block by year’s end.
Congressional Staffers Are Holding Their First-Ever Union Vote
Staffers for Rep. Andy Levin are the first congressional workers to vote on unionization.
Unionized Boston Starbucks Workers Celebrate Win After 64-Day Strike
Management conceded to workers’ main demand after they picketed 24 hours a day for two months, workers say.
Fed’s Latest Interest Rate Hike Will Harm Most Vulnerable, Critics Say
With each rate hike — and other central banks following suit — warnings of a global recession have mounted.