economy
“Time to challenge basic assumptions,” says Trumka
October 11, 2011Americans must challenge and rethink three basic assumptions that have guided the country and the economy for the last 30 years and run both into the ditch, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says.
Read moreAFL-CIO’s week of action focuses on jobs
October 11, 2011Somewhere over New Mexico, there's a big, hot air balloon flying. "Jobs, Not Cuts," its sign declares.
Read moreWall Street occupation: And the walls will come tumbling down
October 6, 2011Handmade signs were visible everywhere: in fact the majority of the signs were original works. Several independent press agencies were present, along with most major networks.
Read moreIt’s a no-brainer: jobs not austerity
October 6, 2011The Great Recession of 2008 is looking more like the Great Depression of the 1930s. The economic crisis of U.S. (and world) capitalism is entering its fourth year.
Read moreCapitol Hill protesters demand “jobs not cuts”
October 6, 2011Arizona Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva rejected those who say the "Rebuild the Dream" movement is an "answer to the tea party."
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