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Business, Labor, Politics

Trump’s Flaccid Attempt To Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs Was An Embarrassment

The bottom 90% of Americans, had less real income in 2018 than in 1973, the peak year for the share of production jobs in union shops. Continue reading Trump’s Flaccid Attempt To Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs Was An Embarrassment

Hilary PughFebruary 27, 2021Leave a comment
Business, Labor

Bankrolled “Union Avoidance” Industry Faces New Scrutiny

Hourly waged workers in distribution centers and factories aren’t the only ones to face sophisticated anti-union campaigns. Continue reading Bankrolled “Union Avoidance” Industry Faces New Scrutiny

Hilary PughFebruary 25, 2021Leave a comment
Government, Labor

DJTJ Has Wall Of Guns As Backdrop To Launch Video Attack On “Teachers Unions”

The video, titled “These Teachers [sic] Unions are OUT OF CONTROL,” was originally posted to Rumble. Continue reading DJTJ Has Wall Of Guns As Backdrop To Launch Video Attack On “Teachers Unions”

Hilary PughFebruary 25, 2021Leave a comment
Business, Government, Labor

Bernie Vindicated In Raising Minimum Wage Hike By CBO Comparison To Trump Tax Cut

“All over this country you’re having workers trying to survive on $9 or $10 an hour or even less than that” -Bernie Sanders. Continue reading Bernie Vindicated In Raising Minimum Wage Hike By CBO Comparison To Trump Tax Cut

Hilary PughFebruary 22, 2021Leave a comment
Business, Government, Labor

U.S. Is Dead Last Among Developed Nations For Worker Benefits

By comparison, Europeans get at least 20 days of legally mandated vacation days, and some countries require at least 30. Continue reading U.S. Is Dead Last Among Developed Nations For Worker Benefits

Hilary PughFebruary 9, 2021Leave a comment
Business, Government, Labor, Uncategorized

Study: $15 Minimum Wage Would Save Billions On Public Assistance Programs

Reduced annual expenditures on SNAP alone would range from $3.3 billion to $5.4 billion. Continue reading Study: $15 Minimum Wage Would Save Billions On Public Assistance Programs

Hilary PughFebruary 8, 2021Leave a comment
Business, Government, Labor, Politics

Rand Paul: $15 Minimum Wage Hurts Black Teens

“The people who lose their jobs first when you hike up the minimum wage are Black teenagers,” Paul said. Continue reading Rand Paul: $15 Minimum Wage Hurts Black Teens

Hilary PughFebruary 5, 2021Leave a comment
Business, Labor

Billionaire Whines That Americans Wanting Their Fair Share Is A “Bullshit Concept”

“It’s just a way of attacking wealthy people, and, you know, I think it’s inappropriate – we all got to work together and pull together.” Continue reading Billionaire Whines That Americans Wanting Their Fair Share Is A “Bullshit Concept”

Hilary PughJanuary 29, 2021Leave a comment
Business, Labor, Tech

“You Have A Union When You Say You Have A Union”

“Mil­lions of peo­ple will wake up and see this sto­ry and see that you don’t need to wait for the labor board to approve your union.” Continue reading “You Have A Union When You Say You Have A Union”

Hilary PughJanuary 26, 2021Leave a comment
Business, health care, Labor

Ten Billionaires Made Enough In 2020 To Vaccinate Every Person On Earth Against Covid-19

“Rigged economies are funneling wealth to a rich elite who are riding out the pandemic in luxury.” Continue reading Ten Billionaires Made Enough In 2020 To Vaccinate Every Person On Earth Against Covid-19

Hilary PughJanuary 26, 2021Leave a comment

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