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Business, Labor

Instacart Firing Employees Who Voted For First And Only Union

“These layoffs are totally discouraging for any gig workers who are trying to do something to make these jobs better.” Continue reading Instacart Firing Employees Who Voted For First And Only Union

Hilary PughJanuary 25, 2021Leave a comment
Business, Labor

$35 Million Disney Pandemic Profits For Execs As Employees Are Laid Off

CEO Bob Chapek was paid $14 million while Executive Chairman Bob Iger earned $21 million in 2020. Continue reading $35 Million Disney Pandemic Profits For Execs As Employees Are Laid Off

Hilary PughJanuary 25, 2021Leave a comment
Labor

Chicago Teachers Discuss A Strike Amid Pandemic Surge

“Many of our mem­bers are not feel­ing safe at all, they’re feel­ing more anx­ious and scared than ever.” Continue reading Chicago Teachers Discuss A Strike Amid Pandemic Surge

Hilary PughJanuary 11, 2021Leave a comment
Business, Government, Labor, Politics

Ronald Reagan’s “Trickle Down” Economics Theory Dies Of Covid-19

“Voodoo economics is too deeply embedded in the modern G.O.P. — and too useful to billionaire donors seeking tax cuts”. Continue reading Ronald Reagan’s “Trickle Down” Economics Theory Dies Of Covid-19

Hilary PughDecember 29, 2020Leave a comment
Labor, Politics

Union Workers Who Voted For Trump Have To Be Organized—Not Ignored

If the Left is to win pro­gres­sive poli­cies, it needs a mil­i­tant labor move­ment. Continue reading Union Workers Who Voted For Trump Have To Be Organized—Not Ignored

Hilary PughDecember 28, 2020Leave a comment
Government, International, Labor

Farmworker Groups Sue To Block Trump Wage Freeze: “Utterly Arbitrary And Unlawful”

The Trump move would cost workers an estimated $170 million per year in wages over the next decade. Continue reading Farmworker Groups Sue To Block Trump Wage Freeze: “Utterly Arbitrary And Unlawful”

Hilary PughDecember 13, 2020Leave a comment
Business, Labor

Windfall Profits For Corporations And Deadly Serious Risks For Workers

“It’s a bunch of B.S., to be honest. It is still a pandemic, the last time I checked. There is a still a hazard out there.” Continue reading Windfall Profits For Corporations And Deadly Serious Risks For Workers

Hilary PughDecember 11, 2020Leave a comment
Government, International, Labor

250 Million People Participate In Countrywide Strike Action In India

Women’s rights groups, students unions, Left parties, several opposition groups and various civil society organizations also participated in the strike. Continue reading 250 Million People Participate In Countrywide Strike Action In India

Hilary PughDecember 1, 2020Leave a comment
Business, International, Labor

Amazon Hired Union-Busting Pinkerton Spies To Track Warehouse Workers And Labor Movements

Documents suggest that the same monitoring tactics used in Europe could be used in the US, according to the report. Continue reading Amazon Hired Union-Busting Pinkerton Spies To Track Warehouse Workers And Labor Movements

Hilary PughNovember 30, 2020Leave a comment
Business, Labor, Politics

US Billionaires Profits Have Ballooned By Well Over $1 Trillion During Pandemic

A trillion dollars could maintain wages at pre-crisis levels, enabling people to stay home and stop the spread of the virus. Continue reading US Billionaires Profits Have Ballooned By Well Over $1 Trillion During Pandemic

Hilary PughNovember 29, 2020Leave a comment

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