economy – Page 29 – People's World

Experts: “New” economy is just another way to suppress workers’ rights

October 30, 2015 By Larry Rubin

"New" economy workers can only be protected by policies that protect all workers, like ones that define the difference between an employee and an independent contractor.

Thieves, crooks and war profiteers avoid jail

October 28, 2015 By David Trujillo

It's time we set an example and put these crooks and thieves in prison or at least fire them from their well-paid jobs.

Down the rabbit hole: Kochs want an end to corporate welfare?

October 28, 2015 By Teresa Albano

To believe that the Kochs or the far-gone, far-right Republican Party have your best interest at heart, you'd have to be as mad as a hatter.

European left leaders call for “Plan B” for their economies

September 14, 2015 By Special to People’s World

On the 13th July, the democratic elected Greek government of Alexis Tsipras was brought to its knees by the European Union.

Trumka: Pope should tell Congress to support economic justice

September 10, 2015 By Larry Rubin

"As Pope Francis says, the rules were made by people and can be changed by people to be more fair to people."