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Economy & Labor
Hotel Strikers’ Call for Justice Rings Out in Chicago
Chicago hotel workers want respect and a living wage from employers who get rich off their labor.
Who Wants to Join a Union? A Growing Number of Americans.
Unions are turning to new strategies for improving working conditions.
Trump’s Incoherent Trade Policy Is Crony Capitalism
The trade path being pursued by Trump has not substantially challenged the upward redistribution of wealth.
How the Rich Exploit Charitable Giving Rules to Hoard Their Fortunes
Public charities need to be supported, not forced to fight for scraps.
Trump’s Economy Is on a Path to a Bust
The Trump economy transfers more wealth and buying power from American workers to the wealthy 1 percent.
How Milwaukee Teachers Beat Back Cuts and Busywork
Milwaukee teachers were able to block major cuts to public schools and make gains on workload and health care.
To Stop the Next Financial Crisis, We Need Public Ownership of Banks—Now
The next crisis will be the Left’s opportunity to demand a new financial system.
A Sisterhood of Carpenters Builds Tiny Houses for the Homeless
A mostly female crew constructs a village of emergency shelters in north Seattle, and finds camaraderie along the way.
Economy Adds 201,000 Jobs in August, Unemployment Steady at 3.9 Percent
There is some evidence of accelerating wage growth in the August report.
GOP Readies $600 Billion Tax Giveaway for the Rich
Republican efforts to double down on their tax cuts for the rich continue.