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Labor
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How On-Call and Irregular Scheduling Harms the US Workforce
The connections to work-family conflict and stress make for a strong case for curbing and eliminating the practice of on-call scheduling.
Economic Update: When Profits Come First
This episode provides updates on extreme poverty, and more.
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Walmart and Walker: Always Low Wages
What do Gov. Scott Walker and Walmart have in common? They talk pay raises in public while cheating their workers of pay.
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NLRB Decision Could Mean Excellent News for Fast-Food and Other Low-Wage Workers
The National Labor Relations Board redefined the standards for determining when more than one firm will be considered “joint employers.”
The Next Not-So-Cold War: As Climate Change Heats Arctic, Nations Scramble for Control and Resources
As the Arctic region warms, the geopolitical significance of the region is growing
Death Toll Rises as Refugees Head to Europe Seeking Safety
The EU has called for emergency talks to address the growing number of people fleeing to Europe.
“Guantánamo Diary” Reveals How US Empire Can Capture, Torture and Imprison With Impunity
Larry Siems reveals how he worked with prisoner Mohamedou Ould Slahi to bring his harrowing account about torture at Guantanamo to light.
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How Israel Withholds Labor Rights From the West Bank’s Palestinian Workers
The Israeli government is still choking the development of an independent Palestine.
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It’s All Part of Capitalism: How Philanthropy Perpetuates Inequality
In “Pro Bono?” Mikkel Thorup argues that capitalist philanthropy exacerbates class divisions and perpetuates inequality.
Sen. Bernie Sanders: From Greece to Puerto Rico, the Financial Rules Are Rigged to Favor the 1%
Bernie Sanders recently convened a panel of economists in Washington to discuss the debt crisis in Greece and throughout the world.