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Economy & Labor
Wage Growth Slows as Unemployment Falls Back to Half-Century Low
The pandemic's increase in the length of the average workweek has been completely reversed.
FTC Unveils New Rule Banning Companies From Using Noncompete Clauses
The agency estimates that the rule will raise wages by a collective $300 billion annually.
Sanders, Warren, and Others Raise Alarm Over Rise of Medical Credit Cards
More than 100 million people are saddled with medical debt in the U.S., collectively owing upwards of $200 billion.
Let’s Support the Thousands of NYC Nurses Who Are Preparing to Strike
As the January 9 strike deadline approaches, building the broadest possible working-class solidarity will be key.
House GOP Wants to Eliminate the Congressional Workers Union
The office of Rep. Andy Levin ratified the first-ever contract negotiated by congressional staff just last month.
We Can’t Combat Inequality Without First Valuing Care Work
A feminist political economy addresses gender inequalities, but also seeks to rectify inequalities in labor division.
Some of the Biggest Labor Contracts Are Expiring in 2023
Workers are hoping to take advantage of a tight labor market to win big raises to help cope with inflation.
16,000 New York City Nurses Are Preparing to Strike
Facing a ‘tridemic’ of COVID-19, flu, and RSV, workers say they are at a breaking point and patient safety is at risk.
We Need a Labor Movement Willing to Challenge the Status Quo
Joe Burns, director of collective bargaining with the CWA-AFA, discusses the importance of a militant labor movement.
Starbucks’s Refusal to Bargain With 21 Stores Is Illegal, NLRB Says
This is the first time the NLRB has filed a complaint over the company’s refusal to bargain with multiple stores.