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Supreme Court’s “Janus” Decision Is an All-Out Attack on Working Americans
Wednesday's 5-4 decision gave a giant boost to the campaign to undermine labor for the benefit of the super-rich.
Abusive Employers Are Threatening to Call Immigration Authorities on Domestic Workers
Some hope Texas will be next in the fight for domestic workers' rights.
Trade: It’s About Class, Not Country
This is not a story of free trade.
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.