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Sanders Confirms Inclusion of Provisions of PRO Act in Reconciliation Bill
The PRO Act is a sweeping pro-union bill championed by the labor movement for its strong worker protections.
Report Finds Min. Wage Earners Can’t Afford One-Bedroom Rental in Most of US
The National Low Income Housing Coalition found a worker must make $24.90 an hour to afford an average two-bedroom.
Billionaire Tax Cheat Travels to Not-Space for a Few Minutes
This corporate billionaire space race? You can keep it.
Biden Elevates Fight Against Monopolies as Next Step in Economic Revival
It is past time to update U.S. antitrust laws to break up companies with economic clout that rivals mid-size countries.
Biden Signs Executive Order That Will Help Private-Sector Workers Get Wage Gains
President Joe Biden's order calls on the Federal Trade Commission to ban or limit corporate use of noncompete clauses.
Frito-Lay Workers Are on Strike Against 84-Hour Work Weeks and Puny Pay Raises
Workers in Topeka, Kansas, at one of the largest of Frito-Lay's U.S. facilities have been on strike since July 5.
Stadium Workers Are Paying Higher Tax Rates Than Sports Team Owners
Billionaire owners are paying lower tax rates than their millionaire players or low-wage concession workers.
Right-Wing Groups Mobilize Against Effort to Counter Tax Dodging by the Rich
“So you're telling me they're against catching tax cheaters?” asked Rep. Ro Khanna.
Cryptocurrency May Wreak Havoc on Economy — Especially on People With No Assets
A sudden uptick in hedge fund failures and corporate bankruptcies could lead to mass layoffs and a recession.
One Company Received the Maximum Possible PPP Loan, Then Moved Jobs to Mexico
Many businesses exploited loopholes and rule changes to lay off employees despite receiving funds to keep them employed.