News | Economy & Labor Absent Union Representation, NYC Nail Salon Workers Are Organizing Themselves A New York bill would give nail technicians a seat at the table to promote sector-wide workplace changes. By Julia Kopstein , Truthout February 13, 2024 Truthout
Interview | Economy & Labor A Growing Number of Economists Are Joining the Fight to Rein In the Big Banks Big banks have captured the financial regulatory system and are driving inequality. We need to bust their club. By C.J. Polychroniou , Truthout February 12, 2024 Truthout
News Analysis | Economy & Labor US State Treasuries Are Investing Hundreds of Millions in Israel Via Bonds US states, municipalities and public pension funds own at least $1.6 billion worth of Israel bonds combined. By Molly Gott & Munira Lokhandwala , EyesontheTies February 10, 2024 Truthout
Interview | Economy & Labor SEC’s Approval of Bitcoin Markets May Set the Stage for Financial Disaster Irresponsible banking and deregulation are putting the world economy at risk. By C.J. Polychroniou , Truthout February 10, 2024 Truthout
Op-Ed | Economy & Labor My Faculty Union Leadership Claims a Win, But Their Compromise Eroded Our Wages The rank and file of the labor movement must resolve to confront the predatory capitalism plaguing our workplaces. By Jonathan Graubart , Truthout February 9, 2024 Truthout
Op-Ed | Economy & Labor Following General Strike, Argentine President’s Austerity Bill Withdrawn The anti-worker and austerity measures in the bill included massive privatizations, layoffs and labor reforms. By Otto Fors & R.F. Landers , LeftVoice February 7, 2024 Truthout
Op-Ed | Economy & Labor Stellantis Layoffs Underscore Why Workers Should Self-Organize “The [tentative agreement] was divisive. It didn’t go far enough. It didn’t meet the needs,” said one active UAW member. By Emma Boyhtari , LeftVoice February 6, 2024 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Advocates Condemn Denver Mayor Veto of Homeless Sweeping Ban Ordinance “He has sentenced houseless people of Denver to more sickness, suffering, loss of limbs, and potential death." By Zane McNeill , Truthout February 5, 2024 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Employers Can Now Match Student Loan Repayments as Retirement Contributions Experts say the policy can be a “game changer” for Black women, who have the highest student loan debt on average. By Darreonna Davis , The19th February 5, 2024 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Union Members Organize to Demand Their Leadership Rescind Biden Endorsements UAW Labor for Palestine and Educators for Palestine lead the way as unions dissent over the genocide in Gaza. By Natasha Ishak , Prism February 2, 2024 Truthout