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Economy & Labor
The Trump Administration Is Escalating Its War on Federal Workers
Department of Veterans Affairs management is attempting to undo labor rights of federal workers.
Retail Workers Nationwide Are Forming a Coalition to Demand a Just Economy
United for Respect filed a resolution at a Walmart shareholders meeting last week to allow workers on the board.
As Deficit Skyrockets, Author of GOP Tax Cuts Admits Bill May Not Pay Off
Rep. Kevin Brady, who wrote the Republican tax bill of 2017, admits it's “hard to know” whether the tax cuts will work.
Amid Record Homelessness, New York Passes Landmark Rent Protection Law
New York lawmakers announced an agreement that would provide the strongest tenant protections in over 25 years.
Migrants Will Pay the Price of Mexico’s Tariff Deal With Trump
The terms of the deal leave migrants more vulnerable to extreme violence.
Getting Poorer While Working Harder: The “Cliff Effect”
In addition to boosting wages, it will take major policy changes to offset the skyrocketing costs of living.
Underpaid Adjunct Professors Sleep in Cars and Rely on Public Aid
A new book argues that college teaching for most faculty has increasingly turned into a gig economy.
Trump “Created a Fake Crisis and Has Announced a Fake Solution” With Mexico
The “deal” that Trump announced is composed of plans the U.S. and Mexico agreed upon months ago.
As Labor Forces Unite, Forced Arbitration Is Still Rampant
Workers are increasingly being required to sign away their right to sue when their employment rights are violated.
Churches Wipe Out Millions in Medical Debt for Others
Eighteen churches have been able to abolish $34.4 million of debt since the start of 2018.