economy
Missouri activists, unions say yes to cost-of-living
February 24, 2011Missouri labor activists and leaders note that voters across the state overwhelmingly support increasing the minimum wage, which would benefit everyone.
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The greatest recovery?
February 23, 2011Corporate executives have extracted record profits by sabotaging the recovery on every front - eliminating employees, repressing wages, withholding investment and shirking federal taxes.
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Capitalism sucks: more loyal to profit abroad than jobs at home
February 22, 2011Prospects for U.S. workers in the post-recession economy are grimmer than ever.
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From Egypt to Austin, we’re all for Wisconsin
February 22, 2011Texans rallied in front of their state Capitol, Feb. 21, to show solidarity with Wisconsin workers fighting to maintain their union rights.
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Video: Fighting for Chicago mass transit
February 21, 2011Transit workers and environmental activists rallied here in support of mass transit last Thursday, calling for increased funding, not cuts.
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