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Some 17 percent of U.S. workers got jobless benefits last week

October 15, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

Since the beginning of the pandemic 64 million have sought state or federal benefits.

To Biden and Harris: Don’t keep your best policies packed away

October 9, 2020 By John Wojcik

Both Biden and Harris have missed opportunities to present in a clear way the most important alternatives the Democrats have to Trump’s disastrous pandemic policies.

Nightmare at 30,000 feet: Airline workers face layoffs with no Heroes Act

October 5, 2020 By Al Neal

“My life is in boxes. My health care is gone. My eyes are on the unemployment screen, and Rand Paul is standing in the way of my future,” said flight attendant Alyssa Snapp.

Organizing report: Slumlord abuse gives rise to tenant organizing in Dallas

September 30, 2020 By Stu Becker

When protests and rallies aren't enough, it's time to organize more permanent organizations.

Millions kicked off unemployment, but Senate Republicans still won’t renew $600

September 24, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has killed the House-passed HEROES Act, which would have reinstated the $600 federal unemployment benefit and extended them through Jan. 31.