Truthout
Economy & Labor
“I Work Like an Independent Worker, and I Feel Happy“
What today's workers can learn from day laborers and domestic workers about job security, health benefits and retirement.
Venezuela’s Economic Crisis: Does It Mean That the Left Has Failed?
Venezuela can turn its economy around without a prolonged recession. The hardest adjustments have already happened.
We Are Living in the Golden Age of Defense Waste and Corruption; Trump Will Make It Much Worse
Will the citizenry force this issue, this travesty on the national agenda?
From Higher Education to Water Treatment, Financialization Is Harming Our Economy
Austerity creates vulnerability.
Capitalism Killing You? Income Sharing Could Save Our Lives
The idea of people co-owning virtually everything with us is far, far away even from liberal visions of economic egalitarianism.
Economic Update: The Economics of Tax Avoidance
This week's episode discusses cutting funds for public higher education and economic inequality.
Chicago Cops Who Broke “Code of Silence” to Report Police Drug Gang Face Deadly Retaliation
Two Chicago police officers say they have faced retaliation and suffered from PTSD since they blew the whistle on a gang of their fellow cops.
Blackstone’s Tony James Touting What Looks Like Clinton’s Scheme to Gut Social Security
Hillary and Blackstone CEO Tony James are too adept to label these required savings accounts as a stealth replacement for Social Security.
Another Victory for Workers in Seattle — This Time It’s Their Schedules
Service and retail workers will finally get reasonable shift schedules, along with their $15-an-hour minimum wage.
Canadian Supreme Court Prepares to Hear Inuit Case With Global Implications
After years of struggle against Big Oil, the Inuit people of Clyde River will have their day in court on November 30.