Labor
Federal workers continue to defend rights vs. Trump, in Congress and in court
September 9, 2019Among other things, Trump’s schemes make it easier for bosses to fire federal workers and retaliate against whistleblowers.
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D.C. area bus systems share one characteristic—mistreating workers
September 6, 2019“We believe this upcoming contract will determine the fate of public transportation and economic justice for our entire region," workers say.
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Rating the presidential hopefuls: Only a few support unions in public
September 6, 2019Virtually all the candidates support strengthening workers’ rights, especially the right to organize. All also support raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. But there is one key difference.
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EPI report: Forced arbitration to cover 80% of private sector workers by 2024
September 4, 2019Soon, only a small minority of American workers will be able to sue their employers.
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Op-ed: Can the working class trust the Democrats?
September 4, 2019The eagerness of some Dems to place Wall Street above Main Street is the key to solving the mystery of November 8, 2016: Why did so many working-class voters abandon the Democratic Party and vote for...
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