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What If 401(k)s Could Fund the Green New Deal Instead of Wall Street?
A majority of Americans support the idea of a National Investment Authority -- a public alternative to Wall Street.
Coal Miners Union Says It Would Accept Transition to Renewables With Green Jobs
The United Mine Workers of America is calling for green jobs provisions and income support for unemployed miners.
Manchin Signs On as Co-Sponsor for Union-Strengthening PRO Act
Some Democratic senators, however, have not yet signaled if they will vote for the bill or not.
Staten Island Amazon Workers Begin Union Drive, Drawing Lessons From Bessemer
Amazon workers at the “JFK8” warehouse say they’ve learned hard lessons from Bessemer for their independent union drive.
COVID Profiteering Exposes the Need to Make Marxism Accessible to All
“A People’s Guide to Capitalism” demystifies and makes accessible the fundamental concepts of Marxist economics.
Democrat Opposed to the PRO Act Was Showered With Cash From Amazon Executives
Sen. Mark Warner is one of four Democrats holding up legislation to make it harder for Amazon to bust unions.
Billionaires’ Pandemic Profits Alone Could Pay for Most of Infrastructure Plan
American billionaires’ collective wealth has grown by 55 percent to a whopping $4.56 trillion during the pandemic.
Canceling Student Debt Will Help Health Care Workers and Advance Racial Justice
Canceling student debt would provide some instant relief for people who could really use it right now.
Passing Climate Bills Without Labor Standards Won’t Transition the Economy
Incorporating labor standards into climate legislation will empower workers and provide a check on corporate power.
Dem Senators Propose New Standards to Permanently Increase Unemployment Benefits
The bill by Senators Ron Wyden and Michael Bennet would also add extra benefits in times of national economic crises.