Art Perlo

Art Perlo lived in New Haven, Conn., where he was active in labor and community struggles. He did research and writing on economic issues in Connecticut, including work with the Coalition to End Child Poverty in Connecticut which helped pave the way for the movement for progressive tax reform in the state. He wrote on national economic issues for the People's World and was a member of the CPUSA Economic Commission.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Art Perlo

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Alabama setback
October 31, 2003 By Art Perlo
Almost every state faces a severe financial crunch, with taxes and spending cuts dominating the news. In September, Alabama had a chance to vote on a real solution to its budget crisis.
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Labor

Yale pensions a national issue
September 19, 2003 By Art Perlo
Retirement into poverty, or retirement with dignity? With one quarter of Yale’s employees likely to retire in the course of the next contract, this critical issue for workers everywhere has become pivotal in the strike against...
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Yale strikers draw national support
August 29, 2003 By Art Perlo
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – As picket lines went up at Yale University and its affiliated hospital Aug. 27, striking workers were electrified by the news that eight union retirees had occupied the university’s investment offices. Denied...
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U.S.

The Office of Tax Propaganda
August 15, 2003 By Art Perlo
The honesty-impaired Bush administration does not limit its deception to weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. When it comes to taxes, the spin starts when they call their program the “Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Act...
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U.S.

Too much government spending?
June 20, 2003 By Art Perlo
The Bush administration and Republican Congress want to strangle government spending. One purpose of the tax cuts (in addition to giving themselves and their wealthy supporters another break) is to starve the government and force further...
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Opinion

Local health care struggles tied to 2004 elections
June 6, 2003 By Art Perlo
Opinion The fight for affordable health care and the struggle of health care workers for decent wages and union representation come together at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH).
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U.S.

No jobs for youth
May 16, 2003 By Art Perlo
It is widely known that official unemployment figures are far too low. Millions of jobless workers are “counted out” of the labor market – they just don’t exist, as far as the statistics are concerned.
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Labor

Yale workers struggle continues
May 7, 2003 By Art Perlo
As workers at Yale University continue their quest for union recognition and fair contracts, support for their cause continues to grow.
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