Economics

Pandemic responses: Coronavirus deaths climb as Trump stays silent on aid

December 3, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

So-called “compromise” legislation falls far short of what is needed.

Independent report finds myriad problems with pandemic relief, jobless aid

December 2, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

The Government Accountability Office says lawmakers have to hold Trump's executive branch agencies’ feet to the fire.

On unemployment benefits, Wall Street Journal’s ‘common sense’ is nonsense

December 1, 2020 By John Miller

No matter how hard they search, unemployed workers can’t find jobs that don’t exist. The major problem is the lack of jobs, not workers who refuse to work because they receive unemployment checks.

Postal union leaders: Pandemic-driven mail decline emphasizes need for USPS aid

November 24, 2020 By PAI

Mail volumes are in freefall, but if Congress doesn't pass aid for the USPS, there might not be a post office around once the economy recovers.

Poor People’s Campaign mourns COVID dead, demands immediate help for workers

November 24, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

“People shouldn’t have to choose between going back to work and having a chance to live,” Rev. Liz Theoharis declared.