Jobs
No joy in Wisconsin Mudville as state economy strikes out
November 10, 2015The Walker approach hasn't opened Wisconsin to business, it has propelled an exodus.
Read moreBanning the box – long overdue
November 4, 2015Banning the box is an important step. Ongoing pressure will insure others are taken.
Read moreLiberal election victory in Canada holds lessons for Americans
October 26, 2015Liberals campaigned on making investments in infrastructure to create jobs, raise income taxes on the richest Canadians to fund services for those at the bottom, and democratize the political system.
Read moreNYC union pension systems to invest $150m in affordable city housing
October 23, 2015Union labor will build the housing in an economically targeted investment program in all five boroughs.
Read moreAFL-CIO’s veep: With others unions can change the nation
September 29, 2015"The union movement should join with others who are saying 'instead of building more prisons, we should be creating more jobs and offering more job training.'"
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