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Economy & Labor
Costco Says It’s Not Anti-Union. Unionized Workers Are Putting That to the Test.
Costco bosses basked in praise for making union friendly statements but have yet to commit to bargain in good faith.
UFCW Local Leads Campaign to Win Strongest Tenant Protections in Washington
Grocery and retail workers helped win critical tenant protections for the 100,000 renters in the city of Tacoma.
To Democratize Finance, We Must Take the Banks Away From the Bankers
Progressive economist Gerald Epstein explains how we can build a banking system that puts people over profit.
1 US Worker Dies on the Job Every 96 Minutes, Latest Data Shows
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics documents a significant jump in on the job deaths in the US.
84 Percent of Voters Say Corporate Greed Is Causing Inflation, Poll Finds
The proportion of Americans who say corporate greed is a “major cause” of inflation has risen by 15 percent since 2022.
Michigan’s Historic “Right-to-Work” Repeal Goes Into Effect
Michigan is the first state in nearly 60 years to repeal the anti-union law.
Absent Union Representation, NYC Nail Salon Workers Are Organizing Themselves
A New York bill would give nail technicians a seat at the table to promote sector-wide workplace changes.
A Growing Number of Economists Are Joining the Fight to Rein In the Big Banks
Big banks have captured the financial regulatory system and are driving inequality. We need to bust their club.
US State Treasuries Are Investing Hundreds of Millions in Israel Via Bonds
US states, municipalities and public pension funds own at least $1.6 billion worth of Israel bonds combined.
SEC’s Approval of Bitcoin Markets May Set the Stage for Financial Disaster
Irresponsible banking and deregulation are putting the world economy at risk.