Wages
“Right-to-Work” in Missouri would hurt black workers the most
May 15, 2018Unions have been effective at balancing the power dynamics between workers who may otherwise be marginalized and their employers.
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House dumps GOP anti-construction worker scheme, again
May 9, 2018A bipartisan coalition of representatives defeated right wing Republicans’ scheme to cut construction workers’ pay.
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Money bill bans bosses from stealing workers’ tips
March 23, 2018In an apparent big win for low-income workers, the money bill for the federal government for the rest of this fiscal year bans bosses from stealing workers’ tips.
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Teachers deserve a raise. Here’s how to fund it.
March 22, 2018Huge tax cuts for energy corporations have left state school budgets broke.
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Restaurant employees resist Trump admin. plan to let bosses keep tips
March 16, 2018The Tip Act, proposed by Democrats, would overturn a Trump Labor Department proposed rule letting bosses keep workers’ tips.
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