Teamster-affiliated Uber drivers in Seattle have won raises & benefits through city legislation. Now the union & employers are backing a bill that would take some benefits statewide—but would preempt Seattle from regulating the companies.
Senator Joe Manchin is already a crucial swing vote in the Democrats’ sweeping budget bill. But he will also write the details of its climate change program
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These expansions would result in historic reductions of child poverty and provide timely income support for millions of people, including millions of essential workers.
Both Sanders and Warren said the timely passage of another massive stimulus bill is more important than waiting on GOP lawmakers mired in gridlock.
Even the most basic government functions would grind to a halt.
The economy remains in a deep hole, with unemployment and underemployment far above pre-pandemic levels.
"President Biden will be under no obligation to hand Mitch McConnell the keys to his Cabinet," progressive groups argue.
Despite the outpouring of praise for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, their own interests continue to come second to the broader public’s need for cheap and reliable labor.
But while the Uber apps may be wonderful, the “uber” exploitation of workers is unacceptable!
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