economy
Union leaders praise Obama’s economic themes
January 30, 2012Union leaders view positively the emphasis President Obama put on economic themes in his State of the Union address, particularly his call for the wealthy to pay their fair share in taxes .
Read moreWill Twinkies, Kodak wreck the American dream?
January 24, 2012It seems another American icon is being chiseled away.
Read moreThe human dimension of long-term joblessness
January 24, 2012Millions are still out of work or underemployed, and our economy isn't anywhere near full capacity.
Read moreSweetheart deal or fair deal on housing?
January 23, 2012After months of negotiation with big banks, the White House may announce a settlement that would let the banks off the hook for their role in the foreclosure crisis.
Read moreUnions to world leaders: Choose “jobs” or “social collapse”
January 20, 2012The world's unions are delivering a strong message to international political and business leaders: Create jobs - millions of jobs - or face the consequences.
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