News | Economy & Labor 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. By Olivia Rosane , CommonDreams March 1, 2024 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Union, Starbucks Agree on “Foundational Framework” for Contract Negotiations The framework reportedly includes an agreement for a universal contract for all unionized stores. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout February 28, 2024 Truthout
Op-Ed | Economy & Labor 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. By William D. Hartung , TomDispatch February 26, 2024 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor 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. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout February 21, 2024 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Starbucks Union Unveils Largest 1-Day Filing With 21 Stores Joining Effort Nearly 500 Starbucks stores have filed for union representation so far. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout February 20, 2024 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Six Years Into Rent Strike, Tenants Union Will Battle Landlord in LA Court The Hillside Villa Tenants Association is engaged in one of the longest rent strikes in the history of Los Angeles. By Lynn Ta & Jacob Woocher , Truthout February 19, 2024 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor In “Direct Attack” on Labor Movement, Amazon Claims NLRB Is Unconstitutional Amazon's recent court filing suggests that it is seeking to dismantle the federal agency tasked with protecting workers. By Julia Conley , CommonDreams February 18, 2024 Truthout
News Analysis | Economy & Labor Utah Legislature Votes to Uphold Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers Disabled people across the country face discrimination, poor treatment and subminimum wages in the workplace. By Elly Belle , Prism February 18, 2024 Truthout
Op-Ed | Economy & Labor Costco Says It’s Not Anti-Union. Unionized Workers Are Putting That to the Test. Costco bosses basked in praise for making union friendly statements but have yet to commit to bargain in good faith. By Jonah J. Lalas , Truthout February 18, 2024 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor UFCW Local Leads Campaign to Win Strongest Tenant Protections in Washington Grocery and retail workers helped win critical tenant protections for the 100,000 renters in the city of Tacoma. By Ty Moore , LaborNotes February 17, 2024 Truthout