economy – Page 129 – People's World

Must pension funds prove losses before they can sue?

April 29, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Must public pension funds prove they lost money before they can sue as a class against the corporations involved? That's the problem the Supreme Court wrestled with, in a case that pitted a non-profit foundation against...

Scholars say left, including unions, needs big unifying message

April 26, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Four scholars, two from the U.S. and two from abroad, say income inequality could be that theme.

Class of 2011 faces worst jobs crisis ever recorded

April 21, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Students graduating this year face the worst labor market ever encountered by a graduating class.

Missourians serve Bank of America with tax bill

April 19, 2011 By Tony Pecinovsky

"We are all making sacrifices. But what are the banks doing?"

Huy Pham and Wisconsin in Orange County

April 19, 2011 By Shawn Roselius

On March 17, 29-year-old Huy Pham, a city maintenance worker, jumped off the roof of Costa Mesa City Hall, killing himself, after receiving a pink slip.