unemployment

Nightmare at 30,000 feet: Airline workers face layoffs with no Heroes Act

October 5, 2020 By Al Neal

“My life is in boxes. My health care is gone. My eyes are on the unemployment screen, and Rand Paul is standing in the way of my future,” said flight attendant Alyssa Snapp.

Organizing report: Slumlord abuse gives rise to tenant organizing in Dallas

September 30, 2020 By Stu Becker

When protests and rallies aren't enough, it's time to organize more permanent organizations.

Millions kicked off unemployment, but Senate Republicans still won’t renew $600

September 24, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has killed the House-passed HEROES Act, which would have reinstated the $600 federal unemployment benefit and extended them through Jan. 31.

Poor People’s Campaign and progressive allies take fight to Mitch McConnell’s doorstep

September 23, 2020 By Jamal Rich

Activists brought their demands right up to McConnell's Washington and Louisville, Ky. homes with a 'Moral Monday Cavaran.'

After getting government paycheck support, Opera Australia institutes mass layoffs

September 23, 2020 By MEAA

As management slashes jobs, performers and members of the company declare: "No opera without us."