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Economy & Labor
Biden’s Domestic Spending Plan Is Welcome, But More Military Spending Isn’t
With most Democrats in favor of reducing military spending, there’s a chance to shift the focus of federal expenditures.
Union Seeks New Election After Alabama Warehouse Organizing Drive Fails
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union that led the drive says Amazon illegally interfered in the vote.
Domestic Workers Need Federal Protections — Even More So Amid a Pandemic
All we’re asking is for the same rights and protections other workers enjoy.
Pentagon and Tax Cheats Already Cost Taxpayers Far More Than Biden’s Job Plan
A $2.3 trillion jobs plan only seems remarkable because the federal government has grown stingy toward real investment.
New Zealand Law Granting Paid Leave for Miscarriage Sparks Organizing in US
The win in New Zealand has fueled U.S. efforts to extend paid medical and family leave protections to all 50 states.
Union Calls Foul Play as Amazon Unionization Vote Fails
Emails show that Amazon pressured USPS to install a mailbox on warehouse grounds for dropping off ballots.
Striking Alabama Miners Push Back on Contract Settlement
The contract offers certain concessions, but does not address the central demands workers say they require.
Median Worker Makes $3,250 Less Per Year Than in 1979 Due to Decline in Unions
Unionization has declined by nearly half since the 1980s as corporations have become bolder in union-busting efforts.
Four Unions at Rutgers University Reach Historic Deal to End Layoffs
After a year of austerity, faculty and staff at Rutgers University have voted for an agreement to protect jobs.
Jayapal Leads Proposal for Constitutional Amendment to End Corporate Personhood
50 Democratic congressmembers joined Jayapal in introducing an amendment to “put power back into the hands of people.”