economy
DNC in Philly puts spotlight on city’s pressing issues
July 26, 2016"Many parts of the city are still reeling from the loss of hundreds of thousands of factory jobs."
Read moreUndocumented pay more in state and local taxes
June 13, 2016Who would really benefit from legalizing all undocumented immigrants? Everyone.
Read moreLabor Secretary: Cleaning the environment will boost economy
June 10, 2016Cleaning up the environment is "an economic tool" to provide good jobs for U.S. workers, he says.
Read moreCommunity packs hearing on “LaSalle St” financial transaction tax
June 9, 2016The LaSalle Street Tax (LST) campaign turned out in force with members of various unions packing the hearing in favor of HB106.
Read moreU.S. economic system traps unions in the green vs. blue conflict
May 19, 2016The latest green vs. blue conundrum has taken the form of a dispute between labor leaders, and controversy has kicked in.
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