Recession – Page 26 – People's World

NYC transit cuts: byproduct of giveaways to the rich

December 16, 2009 By Dan Margolis

Once again, city straphangers are being threatened by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

House to pass jobs bill

December 16, 2009 By John Wojcik

While AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, in a live webcast yesterday, answered questions about the jobs crisis from workers all over the country, Democratic leaders announced a jobs bill.

Pell Grant program faces $18 billion shortfall

December 10, 2009

The unexpected rising enrollment of college students has created an $18 billion shortfall in the Pell Grant program.

The human face of budget cuts

December 8, 2009 By David Bacon

Cesar Cota was the first in his family to attend college and "now it's hard to achieve my dream," he says, "because the state put higher fees on us."

Labor leader encouraged by jobs summit

December 4, 2009 By John Wojcik

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka went on cable television last night after attending the White House summit and said he was "encouraged" by the gathering.