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Tag: covid 19

Business, Labor

Report: US Billionaire’s Wealth Has Increased by over Half a Trillion During Covid-19 Pandemic

A new report by the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) has found that US billionaire’s wealth as a group has increased by over half a trillion dollars.
This figure represents a 19% increase over the period since March. Continue reading Report: US Billionaire’s Wealth Has Increased by over Half a Trillion During Covid-19 Pandemic

Ezra PughJune 15, 20201 Comment
Business, Labor

“WHAT THE ACTUAL F***??” Abigail Disney calls out Disney for Cutting Pay for 100,000 Workers

Disney has cut pay for 100,000 in response to the Covid 19 pandemic. Abigail Disney, grand-niece of founder Walt Disney, publicly criticized the move. A $1.5 billion dividend package for investors and executives will be left intact. Continue reading “WHAT THE ACTUAL F***??” Abigail Disney calls out Disney for Cutting Pay for 100,000 Workers

Ezra PughApril 24, 2020Leave a comment
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Government, Labor

3.3 Million U.S. Workers Filed For Unemployment Last Week, Obliterating Previous Record

This figure corresponds to 2% of all U.S. workers — 1 in 50. Continue reading 3.3 Million U.S. Workers Filed For Unemployment Last Week, Obliterating Previous Record

Ezra PughMarch 26, 2020March 26, 20204 Comments

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