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McDonald’s Joins Growing List of Companies Scaling Back DEI Initiatives
McDonald’s follows Walmart and John Deere in reducing DEI commitments.
New Federal Rule Will Erase All Americans’ Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The rule may still face challenges, from credit reporting agencies and debt collectors, as well as from Trump.
Sanders Calls Out Musk for Billionaire Exploitation of Foreign H-1B Workers
The senator weighed in on the right’s infighting, saying the real issue at hand is corporate abuse of workers.
10 Big Victories for Economic Equality in 2024
2024 saw inspiring wins for workers, from union drives to fair taxes to consumer protection.
Big Tech Backs Trump to Cut Taxes, Deregulate Crypto and Replace Workers With AI
Tech investor Roger McNamee explains why Silicon Valley is responding differently to Trump's second election.
Federal Trade Commission Launches Investigation Into Microsoft’s Practices
The FTC investigation of Microsoft is far from the company’s first brush with federal regulators over antitrust issues.
Over 300 Starbucks Stores Go on Strike for a Just Contract
Starbucks Workers United urged customers and allies to boycott the company for the duration of the actions.
Trump’s HUD Secretary Pick Has a History of Fighting Housing Assistance
Texas state legislator Scott Turner opposed protections for poor tenants and called public assistance “destructive.”
2024 Saw Organized Labor Score Gains, But Challenges Loom on the Horizon
Workers’ demands for union democracy have fueled more fights, more wins, higher expectations and more new organizing.
Trump’s Choice for Social Security Admin Leads to Fears of Austerity and Cuts
The Social Security Administration’s incoming head is a Wall Street insider who may help the right slash benefits.