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Labor
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Labor Becomes Part of the National Conversation: The Best and Worst of 2012
From the grassroots uprisings last winter to the low-wage workersu2019 strikes at yearu2019s end, 2012 saw many people coming together for the first time and finding their voices.
Economists’ Statement on Health Care
We are economists who think that the economy should serve people, the planet and the future.
Postal Hunger Strike Over, Victory Declared
Five Postal workers completing a hunger strike in protest of a reduced work week broke their strike and declared a
Economic Update: People, Power and False Economics
Updates and discussion of pensions and guns, fiscal cliff, charitable tax deductions, Mondragon, the environment, and prison economics.
US Manufacturing Wages Not Too High
Wages are not the only reason companies might not be coming back.
Wal-Mart Targeted Over Corruption and Labor Practices
Global investigations, protests and strikes highlight need for change at world's biggest private employer.
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A Grief-Stricken Randi Weingarten Engages Hesitant Unions on Gun Control in Wake of Sandy Hook
Six AFT members were gunned down in the tragedy in Newtown.
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Federal Jury Finds City of Chicago Responsible for “Code of Silence” in Chicago Police Department
The code of silence is now itself subject to the rule of law.
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Five Holiday Parlor Games to Make Your Gatherings More Fun
Spoons, sardines, telephone charades, and other activities to put a boost in your get-togethers.