Economics – Page 53 – People's World

Is there life after coronavirus? China proved pandemic can be controlled

November 20, 2020 By C.J. Atkins

In Wuhan, where COVID first emerged, Trump’s claim the virus can’t be managed has been proven a lie.

Acuerdo de Asociación Económica Integral Regional firmado tras años de conversaciones

November 15, 2020 By Vietnam News Agency

Ministros de 15 países de la región Asia-Pacífico firmaron hoy el Acuerdo de Asociación Económica Integral Regional (RCEP) después de ocho años de conversaciones.

Nightmare at 30,000 feet: Airline workers face layoffs with no Heroes Act

October 5, 2020 By Al Neal

“My life is in boxes. My health care is gone. My eyes are on the unemployment screen, and Rand Paul is standing in the way of my future,” said flight attendant Alyssa Snapp.

Millions kicked off unemployment, but Senate Republicans still won’t renew $600

September 24, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has killed the House-passed HEROES Act, which would have reinstated the $600 federal unemployment benefit and extended them through Jan. 31.

After getting government paycheck support, Opera Australia institutes mass layoffs

September 23, 2020 By MEAA

As management slashes jobs, performers and members of the company declare: "No opera without us."