Budget Cuts

Workers coast-to-coast demand rollback of “sequester” cuts

March 21, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg And John Bachtell

At least 160 cities and towns across the country saw mass demonstrations yesterday against the "sequester" - the $85 billion in budget cuts over the next six months that Congress, through its inaction, has allowed to...

“Unsung heroes” fight for New York library funding

March 14, 2013 By Teresa Albano

Library workers announced the launch of a new campaign to secure regular funding for the New York City's world-class libraries.

Jobs report indicates “more work” needed

March 14, 2013 By Art Perlo

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued its employment report for February. The 236,000 new jobs might have been "better than expected," but are still inadequate.

Emergency manager not necessary, Detroit officials argue

March 13, 2013 By John Rummel

David Whitaker, Detroit City Council's research and analysis director, said an Emergency Manager is "beyond anti-democratic."

Demonstrators tell Wall Street: Pay your taxes

February 21, 2013 By John Rummel

"The one percent is getting wealthier; the 99 is not. We need jobs, not cuts to social services and Medicare."