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Minimum Wage
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At World Social Forum: Unity and Dissent Within Global Movements
At the World Social Forum last week in Tunisia, capitalism, imperialism, neoliberal economics and shock doctrine policies were the main targets.
Economic Update: Fighting Economic Injustice
Updates on important lessons of Cyprus crisis, big bucks for Wells Fargo CEO, the home finance crisis, and real fur faked.
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Corporate-Approved State Bills Kick Low-Wage Workers While They’re Down
Wage-suppression laws are the latest strike in a war of attrition waged by "private sector leaders."
Why Immigration Is a Top Priority for US Labor
Immigrants' rights are workers' rights.
Richard Wolff on Fighting for Economic Justice and Fair Wages
Richard Wolff joins Bill to discuss the fight for economic justice, including a fair minimum wage.
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Minimum Wage, Maximum Drama
Raising the Minimum Wage Is Good for Business (But the Corporate Lobby Doesn’t Think So)
Studies reveal that higher minimum wage levels do not force employers to lay off workers.
Will a Higher Minimum Wage Cost Jobs?
Bob Pollin on the theory that a higher minimum wage will reduce jobs available to young people entering the work force and won't reduce poverty.
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Poll: Voters Say Minimum Wage Is Not Enough to Live On
Released today, the poll shows a majority of voters agree with the president that a federal increase is in order.
Where Profit Motive Leads
Updates on worker takeover of Greek factory, minimum wage debate, and European horsemeat scandal.