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22 States to Ring In New Year With Minimum Wage Increases
The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour hasn't changed since 2009.
10 Victories the Working Class Won in 2023
From picket lines to state houses to the White House, workers fighting against inequality landed huge wins this year.
Student Loan Repayments Weigh on Young People Facing Holiday Spending
Borrowers were already struggling to make ends meet before the pandemic payment pause ended in October.
These Are the Major Organized Labor Fights to Watch Out for in 2024
Major strikes and worker victories in 2023 have set the stage for a potentially monumental year of labor action.
Social Security Clawbacks Are Driving Some Recipients Into Homelessness
The government is imposing debts that can reach tens of thousands of dollars against those least able to pay.
Adams Administration Fails to Process Food Stamps for Vulnerable New Yorkers
“The consequences of food instability are far-reaching,” one advocate said.
As Housing Costs Skyrocket, Homelessness in US Hits Record High
High housing costs have left many Americans “living paycheck to paycheck and one crisis away from homelessness.”
NLRB Says Starbucks Must Reopen 23 Stores It Closed for Union Activity
Labor officials say the stores were closed in response to union activity.
Don’t Dismiss Marx. His Critique of Colonialism Is More Relevant Than Ever.
Contrary to liberal misinterpretations, Marx was a fierce critic of colonialism, says Marxist scholar Marcello Musto.
General Strike Kicks Off in West Bank Against Israel’s War on Gaza
Jordan, Lebanon, and elsewhere also saw work stoppages to demand an end to the Israeli onslaught.