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Economy & Labor
Unwieldy Health Costs Often Stand Between Teachers and Fatter Paychecks
Many teachers have traditionally accepted a trade-off of low salaries for generous benefits.
Is Amazon the US’s Most Anti-Worker Company?
The company seeks out “union avoidance” consultants and staff with a knowledge of anti-union tactics.
Capitalism, Politics and Immigration: A Tale of Profitable Suffering
The capitalist drive for profit at the cost of human life and dignity must be cast aside.
Workplace Deaths Are Rising. Trump-Era Budget Cuts Could Make It Worse.
Trump’s budget proposal last year called for a 21 percent cut in Department of Labor spending.
How Donald Trump’s Trade Wars Could Lead to a Great Depression
Trump's actions will have unexpected global consequences.
The GOP’s New Tax Plan: A Distraction That Could Throw the Midterm Elections
The timing of this legislation -- which would make permanent many of the tax cuts from the original plan -- is no mistake.
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.