Economics – People's World

Biden’s economic rescue plan advances, but minimum wage hike more uncertain

February 26, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg And C.J. Atkins

Bernie Sanders is planning an end-run around Senate parliamentarian's ruling blocking the $15 minimum wage.

It’s time to shorten the workday—and the workweek

February 25, 2021 By David Cavendish

There's no reason other than private profit to maintain the five-day/eight-hour week.

To ‘Build Back Better,’ listen to those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19

February 25, 2021 By Chris Hartmann

Though often ignored, communities know best what ails them.

Labor and allies pressure Congress to pass American Rescue Plan

February 24, 2021 By Rosalío Muñoz And Janice Rothstein

The Biden package is designed to give a “knockout blow” to the pandemic and its gruesome health, economic, and social impacts.

In plain sight, GOP senators show sabotage is their game

February 24, 2021 By John Wojcik

At one hearing, Republican perpetrators of Jan. 6 attack try to hide their responsibility for it, and at another GOP tries to sink the national rescue plan.