economy – Page 38 – People's World

Longshore union calls employer port shutdown “bad for U.S. economy”

February 12, 2015 By Marilyn Bechtel

The union has repeatedly emphasized it is committed to reaching a new agreement as quickly as possible, and says only a few issues remain to be negotiated.

Taking on inequality

January 28, 2015 By Stewart Acuff

Finally, most people outside the one percent at the top are realizing that the vast gulf of inequality is very dangerous for our country and the world.

Labor, environmental leaders challenge Fast Track trade deals

January 27, 2015 By Blake Skylar

During a teleconference hosted today by the BlueGreen Alliance, leaders got together to ask the necessary tough questions regarding the president's support of Fast Track.

Working Families Party says Cuomo must deliver more

January 26, 2015 By David Mirtz

The New York Working Families Party called on the state's governor and the state legislature to enact an agenda that puts "working families first."

Venezuela reaching overseas to help build stronger domestic economy

January 21, 2015 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was touring the world in January as troubles mounted at home.