Despite the opposition of unions, Nancy Pelosi, and the FCC, DNC honcho Cedric Richmond backs a hedge fund takeover of 60 TV stations.
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Posted inWorking in America
How Secret ‘Bondage Fees’ Trap Contracted Workers in Low-Wage Jobs
Though the Federal Trade Commission is proposing to ban noncompete agreements, other kinds of restrictive covenants perform a very similar function.
Posted inWorking in America
Rural Letter Carriers Complain About Dramatically Reduced Pay
After a new evaluation system is implemented, some workers could lose $8,000 per year or more. Threats to quit have been widespread.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Will ‘Made in America’ Really Lead to Good Jobs?
What we haven’t done, and what we should do, to ensure that ‘new industrial strategy’ actually benefits workers
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Unhealthy Competition
How creeping privatization of health care services for military veterans is not helping patients or their caregivers.
Posted inTAP
Will the Fed Wreck an Improving Economy?
Today on TAP: Both the inflation and the employment outlook continue to improve.
Posted inWorking in America
‘Zero Interest in Doing Business’: TSMC Snubs Phoenix Construction Workers
The building trades just won a surprise victory through the city council. But despite the hot labor market, securing manufacturing jobs is an uphill battle for organized labor.
Posted inPodcasts
American Socialism
Harold Meyerson and Luke Goldstein talk about the traditions and history of the radical left.
Posted inPolitics
Brandon Johnson’s Ground Game Defeats Obama Machine in Chicago
The progressive mayor-elect used strategic endorsements and people power to upset his tough-on-crime opponent.
Posted inPolitics
Chicago’s Latino Community Is Up for Grabs
The Windy City’s second-largest racial group will prove decisive in tomorrow’s election.
