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Sanders Introduces Bill to Establish 32-Hour Workweek in US With No Loss of Pay
Major labor unions, including the UAW and the AFL-CIO, have endorsed the new legislation.
Republicans Aren’t Done Threatening the Hungry With Planned Cuts to Food Aid
The GOP’s latest effort to slash food aid for millions was blocked by Congress’s recent deal, but the battle isn’t over.
Cities Are Quietly Waging War on Marginalized Food Truck and Street Vendors
City leaders are clamping down on small entrepreneurs to protect the profits of their wealthy business allies.
Farmworker Festival Dials Up Pressure on Wendy’s Billionaire Chairman
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers gathers in Florida to celebrate its achievements -- and push to expand protections.
Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in Texas
The move could set a precedent that would chip away at pregnant workers’ rights in the workplace.
Swiss Voters Approve Pension Boost While Rejecting Raise to Retirement Age
The measure will see pensioners receive an extra payment every November.
IRS Pursues 125,000 Non-Filing Cases in Crackdown on Wealthy Tax Evaders
The IRS chief said there was a “tax gap” of over $150 billion each year that the wealthy owe but do not pay.
Union, Starbucks Agree on “Foundational Framework” for Contract Negotiations
The framework reportedly includes an agreement for a universal contract for all unionized stores.
Biden Peddles the Myth That Spending More on Weapons Is Good for the Economy
The Pentagon’s annual budget is more than 20 times what the US now invests per year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2023 Had More Major Work Stoppages Than Any Year Since 2000, BLS Finds
Over 450,000 workers were involved in major stoppages in 2023, nearly triple 2022’s cohort of workers who striked.