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The “Right-to-Work” movement’s attack on women workers

January 19, 2016 By Sheila Bapat

If strong public sector union jobs are eroded as a result of the right-to-work movement's attack, this will be an added setback for women's economic status in the U.S.

The “skills gap” myth: What’s really driving down wages?

December 31, 2015 By Tim Libretti

There is an illusion that American workers' economic woes are attributable to their own lack of appropriate skills rather than to concerted efforts on the part of capital to disempower workers.

What kind of “healthy” economy is healthy for working people?

September 3, 2015 By Tim Libretti

Many proposals to prop up or restore the health of our current economic system are at odds with improving the standard of living for workers in the U.S.

Money bills top labor’s agenda as Congress returns to work

September 2, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

It's not just the numbers that are important, it's anti-worker measures the majority Republicans may try to insert into the measures, too.

Would-be president Christie exposed by his New Jersey record

July 27, 2015 By Norman Markowitz

While Chris Christie campaigns for the presidency, the people of New Jersey continue to suffer the consequences of his disastrous policies.