economy – Page 34 – People's World

Roadblocks to organizing in a revived economy

February 26, 2015 By Rev. Jim Conn

With wages flatlining and the middle class shrinking, why is union membership in decline?

Syriza and the banks: a Greek tale for U.S. workers

February 24, 2015 By John Case

The banks declarations have been painfully exposed as lies, as Greece's economy has shrunk nearly one-third since it began following austerity policies.

Longshore union calls employer port shutdown “bad for U.S. economy”

February 12, 2015 By Marilyn Bechtel

The union has repeatedly emphasized it is committed to reaching a new agreement as quickly as possible, and says only a few issues remain to be negotiated.

Taking on inequality

January 28, 2015 By Stewart Acuff

Finally, most people outside the one percent at the top are realizing that the vast gulf of inequality is very dangerous for our country and the world.

Labor, environmental leaders challenge Fast Track trade deals

January 27, 2015 By Blake Skylar

During a teleconference hosted today by the BlueGreen Alliance, leaders got together to ask the necessary tough questions regarding the president's support of Fast Track.