Minimum Wage
The “skills gap” myth: What’s really driving down wages?
December 31, 2015There 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.
Read moreWhat kind of “healthy” economy is healthy for working people?
September 3, 2015Many 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.
Read moreMoney bills top labor’s agenda as Congress returns to work
September 2, 2015It's not just the numbers that are important, it's anti-worker measures the majority Republicans may try to insert into the measures, too.
Read moreWould-be president Christie exposed by his New Jersey record
July 27, 2015While Chris Christie campaigns for the presidency, the people of New Jersey continue to suffer the consequences of his disastrous policies.
Read moreLos Angeles does it again: $15 an hour!
July 23, 2015The nation's largest local government voted to raise the minimum wage for county employees and workers employed in the unincorporated areas -- 1.2 and 1.6 million workers.
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