Truthout
Economy & Labor
Inflation Is Bad for Those Who Profit From Your Mortgage Debt and Student Loans
Corporate media has largely failed to tell both sides of the inflation story, says journalist Jon Schwarz.
Major Union Passes Historic Reform for Democracy Years After Corruption Scandal
Rank-and-file members of the United Auto Workers will now be able to vote directly for their top union leadership.
Marginalized Workers Facing Labor Market Discrimination See Largest Jobs Gains
The most disadvantaged workers are seeing the greatest declines in unemployment.
Welfare Is So Hard to Get in Utah, Some Feel They Must Join LDS Church for Aid
Some bishops have denied assistance unless a person goes to services or gets baptized.
Using Inflation as an Excuse, Corporations Raised Prices & Increased Profits
The new data contradicts the widespread misconception that stimulus packages and other spending bills were to blame.
United Auto Workers Members Overwhelmingly Vote to Democratize Board Elections
The reform measure allows members to vote for members of the union’s board directly, rather than through a delegate.
Labor Board Calls for New Amazon Union Election After Finding Company Misconduct
Though union election reruns are often unsuccessful, the high profile of this election could make a difference.
Our Fast Supply Chain Put Workers’ Lives at Risk. Let’s Not Bring It Back.
There are good reasons that so many people are walking away from underpaid, life-threatening work.
Workers Deserved Bernie’s Build Back Better, But They’ll Likely Get Manchin’s
The obstacle to the working class achieving real gains is neoliberal ideas that distort the reality of workers' lives.
Starbucks Is Swarming Buffalo-Area Shops With Top Execs to Quash Union Drive
Starbucks employees in Buffalo are set to cast an official vote on unionizing by December 8.