Economy

The Chairman of the Largest Private Company in America Just Told the 1 Percent to Worry About Climate Change

The Chairman of the Largest Private Company in America Just Told the 1 Percent to Worry About Climate Change The Chairman of the Largest Private Company in America Just Told the 1 Percent to Worry About Climate Change

But will Greg Page’s call to arms influence business leaders? Or the Republicans his firm donates to?

Jun 25, 2014 / Robert S. Eshelman

How Connecticut’s Smart New Pension Plan Can Prevent Poverty in Retirement

How Connecticut’s Smart New Pension Plan Can Prevent Poverty in Retirement How Connecticut’s Smart New Pension Plan Can Prevent Poverty in Retirement

Connecticut just passed a law to begin creating a public retirement system for private-sector workers.

Jun 25, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Will the Democratic Party Deliver for Working Women?

Will the Democratic Party Deliver for Working Women? Will the Democratic Party Deliver for Working Women?

In The Curve’s second roundtable discussion, our contributors ask what legislative goals feminists can really achieve in Washington.

Jun 24, 2014 / Kathleen Geier and Curve Contributors

It’s Time for the Department of Education to Dump Sallie Mae

It’s Time for the Department of Education to Dump Sallie Mae It’s Time for the Department of Education to Dump Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae broke the law, and SLAP demands that the Department of Education terminate its contract.

Jun 23, 2014 / StudentNation / Beth Huang and StudentNation

My ‘Real’ Family Values

My ‘Real’ Family Values My ‘Real’ Family Values

It’s time to talk about paid sick days, maternity/paternity leave and America’s backwards family workplace values.

Jun 23, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Deadly Cost of Wall Street Greed

The Deadly Cost of Wall Street Greed The Deadly Cost of Wall Street Greed

Private equity firms are laying the foundation for the next financial crash in the rubble of the last one—and it’s already cost one child her life.

Jun 23, 2014 / Laura Gottesdiener

Massachusetts Nannies and Housekeepers Now Protected From Long Days, Abuse, Sexual Harassment

Massachusetts Nannies and Housekeepers Now Protected From Long Days, Abuse, Sexual Harassment Massachusetts Nannies and Housekeepers Now Protected From Long Days, Abuse, Sexual Harassment

The legislation will establish rules on working hours, rest breaks and dealing with work-related complaints.

Jun 23, 2014 / Michelle Chen

For Women’s Office Wear, Who’s Making the Rules?

For Women’s Office Wear, Who’s Making the Rules? For Women’s Office Wear, Who’s Making the Rules?

Professional dress was created with the male worker in mind, and the unclear guidelines facing women shows we haven’t fully accepted them in the workplace.

Jun 20, 2014 / Bryce Covert

Will President Obama Use Executive Action to Improve Working Conditions?

Will President Obama Use Executive Action to Improve Working Conditions? Will President Obama Use Executive Action to Improve Working Conditions?

A new report suggests the White House could bypass Congress to improve working conditions at workplaces linked to federal programs.

Jun 20, 2014 / Michelle Chen

NJ Dems, Backed by Unions, Mount Challenge to Christie’s Pension Cuts

NJ Dems, Backed by Unions, Mount Challenge to Christie’s Pension Cuts NJ Dems, Backed by Unions, Mount Challenge to Christie’s Pension Cuts

The New Jersey’s governor’s plan to run on his record of working across the aisle isn’t looking too good.

Jun 19, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

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