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Economy & Labor
Did President Obama Threaten National Security in Negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
TPP proponents are arguing that that the deal's rejection by Congress would jeopardize longstanding ties between the US and Asia.
Teamsters United One Step Closer
Teamster leadership nominees and their supporters are out seeking votes among the union's 1.3 million members.
Chefs Get Creative About Restaurant Food Waste
For chefs, reducing food waste is becoming business as usual. Not only does it help the bottom line, it saves resources all along the food supply chain.
What’s Not for Sale in the Branded United States?
Mark Engler bemoans the corporate colonization of public space.
Economic Update: Capitalism’s Lack of Sense
This episode of Professor Wolff's radio show discusses graduate students unionizing, and more.
Temp Organizing Gets Big Boost From National Labor Relations Board
Temporary workers can now organize along with direct employees and belong to the same bargaining unit, or form a separate bargaining unit composed only of temps.
Trump Illegally Pumped Up His Own Book Sales With Campaign Donations
So, this is how the Donald earns his bestseller status.
The Tax Evasion Double Standard: How US CEOs Are Withholding Revenue
We just need to rein in companies that act like paying taxes is a negotiation.
Do Huge Campaign Contributions Underline the Power of the Elite?
The financial sector has contributed as much as $637u00a0million in 2016 to candidates, candidate committees and outside spending groups.
How a US Energy Company Tried to Sell Its Failing “Clean Coal” Project to the World
The company behind the US' “clean coal” project pushed the technology around the world after discovering profound problems.