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GOP Marks International Labor Day by Pushing Death of Mandatory Overtime Pay
A new proposal would allow employers to offer 1.5 hours of paid time off, for every hour worked over the 40-hour overtime threshold.
NAFTA Renegotiation Offers Progressives an Opportunity to Fight for a New Global Vision
Progressives need to use the reopening of NAFTA negotiations to fight for stronger labor rights and environmental protection.
Fewer Lobbyists, More Money: What’s Going On?
Although the number of lobbyists has declined, the amount companies spent on lobbying was the largest since 2012.
Trump’s Tax Cut Flunks the Napkin Test: A “D” Student’s Misreading of Economic Law
Who will pay for Trump's $15.7 billion tax cut for the rich? You, me and the people in the red Make-America-Great hats.
Immigrant Workers Lead Thousands in NYC May Day Protests: “Without Our Labor, the City Cannot Move”
Around the world, millions of workers took to the streets Monday for May Day.
Donald Trump Fails on Currency With China, but Wins on Daughter’s Trademarks
Ivanka Trump was awarded several trademarks for her clothing brand in China.
Striking for Sanctuary and Protection: A May Day Dispatch From the Cosecha Movement
Sanctuary advocates may sustain a one-week strike if need be to show their economic power, says Boston-based organizer Gloribell Mota.
This May Day, Don’t Go to Work, Take to the Streets and Strike
On May Day, workers have the chance to put Trump on the defensive — by showing our collective power.
US Business Schools Failing on Climate Change
These future business leaders are not being prepared for the climate change challenges their companies are certain to face.
William Rivers Pitt | Trump, the GOP and the 100-Day Dump Truck Wreck
This past week was a slow-motion dump truck wreck for the GOP and Trump.