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Economy & Labor
IMF Backs Tax Reform Bill in Ecuador That Would Further Austerity
After the Argentina debacle, the IMF endorsed weakening capital controls in Ecuador.
2019 Showed That Workers Win Big If They Bargain Big
Lessons gleaned from this year's momentous struggles can inform labor's broader strategy heading into 2020.
Trump Labor Board Escalates War on Workers’ Rights
To fight back, workers will have to reclaim the militancy that started the labor movement in the first place.
Unmasking the Secret Landlords Buying Up US Properties
Nearly 3 million U.S. homes and 13 million apartment units are owned by LLC, LLP, LP or shell companies.
Democrats Take a Small Step Toward Decriminalizing Sex Work
Elizabeth Warren is backing away from SESTA-FOSTA, an anti-sex trafficking law that does more harm than good.
Trump’s North America Trade Deal Is Poised to Worsen Climate Change
U.S. labor groups have thus far remained mostly silent on the concerns raised by environmental organizations.
We Need to Support Every Workers’ Struggle, Including the Fight at Google
Let's back the new generation of workplace organizers, including the four Google employees fired this month.
Payday Lenders Have Embraced Installment Loans to Evade Regulation
Installment lending accounts for an increasingly large portion of the alternative credit industry.
Uber Is Offering Scab Rides to Help Break France’s General Strike
With at least 90 percent of all regional rail services closed amid the strike, Uber is attempting a strike break.
Bosses Break the Law in Over 40 Percent of Union Campaigns
Toothless labor laws enable many employers to undermine union elections and freely retaliate against pro-union workers.