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Economy & Labor
After Tax Cuts for Richest, House GOP Unveils $5.4 Trillion Attack on Nation’s Safety Net
House Republicans on Tuesday quietly unveiled their 2019 budget proposal.
Forced Labor Remains Common in Tea and Cocoa Industries, Despite Certification Programs
This isn’t the first time certification programs have been called to task for failing to protect workers.
Missing in Action: The Poor and Their Stories in Mainstream Media
Americans who barely made it through the recent recession now find themselves in worsening conditions.
The Tax Cut and the Pay Increase: Halfway There
Shareholders will pocket the bulk of the tax cut through stock buybacks and increased dividend payouts.
Renegade Capitalism: How Our Economy Was Designed to Plunder You
U.S. protectionism violates capitalism's free-market principle.
Blistering UN Report: Trump Administration Is Intentionally Exacerbating Inequality
Philip Alston, the UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty, discusses more.
The Brazilian Truckers’ Strike: How WhatsApp Is Changing the Rules of the Game
What does it mean for the future of mass mobilizing and electoral politics in Brazil?
Labor’s New Terrain: Working on the Supply Chain Gang
One of the biggest sources of potential power is to be found among the rank-and-file union members.
Most Medicaid Enrollees Who Can Work Already Do. They Just Aren’t Paid Enough.
Employed Medicaid recipients tend to work jobs with few benefits, which is why they need Medicaid.
Over 90 Percent of UPS Teamsters Just Voted to Strike
It’s up to the rank-and-file now.