globalization

Undocumented immigration: paying the price of NAFTA

August 2, 2010 By Emile Schepers

It is unconscionable to blame and persecute Mexican and other immigrants who are forced to migrate because of trade policies that our own government has so forcefully promoted.

Message to my fellow workers: China-bashing is a bad idea

July 23, 2010 By Phil Amadon

My union, the IAM, calls for a national industrial policy and massive investment in infrastructure - something China has actually done, not just talked about.

Is the U.S. slouching toward Bethlehem?

July 20, 2010 By John Case

Millions are saying: if this is a recovery, how much worse can hell be?

Greek workers stage second general strike in two weeks

July 9, 2010 By John Wojcik

Two million Greek workers walked off the job for the second time in two weeks Thursday after the country's Parliament backed slashing of the nation's pension system.

Sanctions against China?

June 29, 2010 By John Case

I fail to see how trade sanctions on Chinese manufacturing will do much to help U.S. workers and jobs - but the rise of labor in China could do just that.