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Economy & Labor
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.
DC Restaurant Reaches $1.5 Million Settlement Amid Tipped Pay Debate
A class-action lawsuit against a DC institution underscores the need for one fair wage.
Undercover Reporter at Amazon Warehouse Found Abusive Conditions
Bernie Sanders blasted Amazon for its role in widening the wage gap a day before the company's value hit $1 trillion.
Gig Companies Want to Keep More Workers as Independent Contractors
The sharing economy has spawned a string of lawsuits over worker classification.
Berry Farmers Break Free From Big Agriculture
These farmworkers created an organic co-op that guarantees fair working conditions while preserving Indigenous culture.
As the School Year Begins, More Teachers Across the Country Could Soon Strike
The combative spirit that first took root in West Virginia is still spreading.
New Report Outlines Trump’s Anti-Worker Agenda
In the week leading up to Labor Day, Donald Trump's vicious anti-worker agenda was on full display.