Economy

Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan

Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan

Union activists are traveling to Lansing to speak out against the “right to work” legislation that would silence Michigan workers.

Dec 10, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

‘It’s Not Just Anti-Union. It’s Anti-Worker.’  NFLPA and MLBPA Join Fight Against Michigan Right-to-Work

‘It’s Not Just Anti-Union. It’s Anti-Worker.’ NFLPA and MLBPA Join Fight Against Michigan Right-to-Work ‘It’s Not Just Anti-Union. It’s Anti-Worker.’ NFLPA and MLBPA Join Fight Against Michigan Right-to-Work

Sports unions have joined to fight to defeat Michigan's proposed right-to-work legislation.

Dec 9, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Pro–’Right to Work’ Groups In Michigan Outspend Union Counterparts

Pro–’Right to Work’ Groups In Michigan Outspend Union Counterparts Pro–’Right to Work’ Groups In Michigan Outspend Union Counterparts

Right-wing donors have lavishly funded "right to work” advocacy groups in Michigan. 

Dec 8, 2012 / Blog / Lee Fang

Jobs Report Takeaway: Fiscal Cliff Deal Must Address Unemployment

Jobs Report Takeaway: Fiscal Cliff Deal Must Address Unemployment Jobs Report Takeaway: Fiscal Cliff Deal Must Address Unemployment

The fiscal cliff is real for people who will suddenly stop receiving unemployment checks. 

Dec 7, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

A Sign That Obama Will Repeat Economic Mistakes

A Sign That Obama Will Repeat Economic Mistakes A Sign That Obama Will Repeat Economic Mistakes

Reports say Sallie Krawcheck is a leading condender for SEC chairman, but her résumé should raise a red flag.

Dec 7, 2012 / Robert Scheer

This Week in Poverty: When Even Santa Can’t Get a Job

This Week in Poverty: When Even Santa Can’t Get a Job This Week in Poverty: When Even Santa Can’t Get a Job

Two million unemployed workers will lose their benefits before the New Year if Congress fails to extend the unemployment insurance program.

Dec 7, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan

GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan

In one day, Michigan legislators announce and pass “Right to Work”—really “No Rights at Work”—legislation.

Dec 6, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Must-See Farmworker Video Takes on Food Industry Hypocrisy Must-See Farmworker Video Takes on Food Industry Hypocrisy

This holiday season, join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in calling on Publix to stop paying farmworkers sub-poverty wages. 

Dec 6, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Documents Undermine Walmart Account on Deadly Bangladesh Fire

Documents Undermine Walmart Account on Deadly Bangladesh Fire Documents Undermine Walmart Account on Deadly Bangladesh Fire

One news report reveals Walmart’s role in defeating a proposal for retail corporations to pay for safety improvements; the other shows that multiple Walmart suppliers used th...

Dec 6, 2012 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

The FCC Must Not Give Rupert Murdoch More Control Over US Media

The FCC Must Not Give Rupert Murdoch More Control Over US Media The FCC Must Not Give Rupert Murdoch More Control Over US Media

The man that proposed “Petraeus for President” threatens to dominate airwaves and headlines in major American cities. 

Dec 6, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

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