Tag: unions
The Precariat Trap: Why Organized Labor is More Important than Ever
A new word has been coined to explain the difficulties facing working people in our time, “precariat.”
BREAKING: The Biggest Legal Attack On Unions In Decades Is Dead
Justice Antonin Scalia died, and the anti-union litigants lost the fifth vote they needed to prevail.
Solidarity Pours in for Birmingham Teachers Striking to Defend Victimised Union...
One teacher joined the NUT the day before the strike so they could join the action. Another filled out their NUT membership form on the picket line.
How Not to Give Employees a Raise
One CEO wants to give his workers a raise, but in doing so, he would like to receive corporate subsidies. Wait, he actually wants us taxpayers to give money to rich corporations so they can pay their employees?
Ten Ways to Make the Economy Work for the Many, Not...
American workers need a union to bargain on their behalf. Low-wage workers in big-box retail stores and fast-food chains need a union even more. If we want average Americans to get a fair share of the gains from economic growth, they need to be able to unionize.
Not Lovin’ It
McDonald's new ad campaign is trying to tap into people’s emotions linking their positive feelings of love with the Golden Arches. Maybe it would be better served to ask the workers about the “love” they’re getting from McDonald’s.
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Adidas follows global trend to end use of kangaroo leather in all products
Adidas' announcement follows a global trend toward ethical and sustainable fashion, where Nike, Puma, New Balance, and Diadora also ended the use of kangaroo leather in its products in recent years.
Trump-Musk Social Security fraud hunt yields chaos, not criminals
An internal document reveals that the Trump administration’s crackdown on supposed fraud in Social Security phone claims has identified just two questionable cases out of more than 110,000—prompting bipartisan outrage and warnings of a politically motivated attack on the program.
Trump EPA rolls back protections from toxic forever chemicals in drinking water
Amid pressure from chemical and utility industries, the Trump administration weakens key PFAS drinking water regulations—exposing millions to cancer-linked toxins.
The rise of AI warfare: How autonomous weapons and cognitive warfare are reshaping global...
The future of warfare may be decided by AI, but will humans have a role to play?
Governor Hochul to make New York center of nuclear revival in US
Governor Kathy Hochul has also become involved in promoting nuclear power nationally.