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Economy & Labor
We Must Reckon With the Most Dangerous System of Extinction Humans Ever Created
Capitalism, especially U.S. militarized capitalism, is a structural extinction force we need to confront foremost.
28 Million People in the US Experienced Food Scarcity This Fall
“A full 10 million older Americans worry about having enough food, which is unacceptable,” said one advocate.
Federal Judge Orders Starbucks Rehire Wrongfully Terminated Union Leader
The judge also ordered the company to stop threatening, interrogating or surveilling employees.
22 States to Ring In New Year With Minimum Wage Increases
The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour hasn't changed since 2009.
10 Victories the Working Class Won in 2023
From picket lines to state houses to the White House, workers fighting against inequality landed huge wins this year.
Student Loan Repayments Weigh on Young People Facing Holiday Spending
Borrowers were already struggling to make ends meet before the pandemic payment pause ended in October.
These Are the Major Organized Labor Fights to Watch Out for in 2024
Major strikes and worker victories in 2023 have set the stage for a potentially monumental year of labor action.
Social Security Clawbacks Are Driving Some Recipients Into Homelessness
The government is imposing debts that can reach tens of thousands of dollars against those least able to pay.
Adams Administration Fails to Process Food Stamps for Vulnerable New Yorkers
“The consequences of food instability are far-reaching,” one advocate said.
As Housing Costs Skyrocket, Homelessness in US Hits Record High
High housing costs have left many Americans “living paycheck to paycheck and one crisis away from homelessness.”