economy – Page 180 – People's World

Latest figures show slowing economic recovery

July 30, 2010 By John Wojcik

Hopefully, the weather this weekend will be a lot better than the economic news.

Jobs, labor and WPA’s living legacy

July 29, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

Interest is growing in the history and legacy of Depression-era New Deal programs like the Works Progress Administration.

War funding passes but unease grows

July 28, 2010 By Susan Webb

A record 102 Democrats, more than a third of the 255 Democrats in the House, voted against the bill, compared to 32 who opposed a similar bill last year.

NAACP takes lead on Oct. 2 jobs march

July 27, 2010 By Pepe Lozano

Mobilization is under way for a massive national march and rally Oct. 2 in Washington, to demand jobs, immigration reform and funding for education and health care.

Message to my fellow workers: China-bashing is a bad idea

July 23, 2010 By Phil Amadon

My union, the IAM, calls for a national industrial policy and massive investment in infrastructure - something China has actually done, not just talked about.