Many in Washington bristled at the public’s failure to register how strong the economy was during the Biden Administration but were they relying on flawed statistics? Unemployment was higher, wages lower, growth less robust than was claimed.
Love Is Blind just got hit with a federal labor complaint. Will it change anything?
It sends an important message, but may not translate to an immediate fix.
The state raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers—and employment kept rising. So why has the law been proclaimed a failure?
Why do capitalists hate full employment? Because it weakens their power over workers.
In April, 8.3% of disabled Americans were unemployed, compared with 3.1% of those without a disability.
Majority of workers who quit a job in 2021 cite low pay, no opportunities for advancement, feeling disrespected.
While inflation-hawks are quick to highlight the cost of higher prices, they rarely, if ever, mention the costs associated with the higher interest rate policy they recommend, costs that include higher unemployment and lower wages for working people.
The Covid-19 pandemic undercut feelings of job security at cultural institutions. Now there’s an uptick in efforts to organize.
To maintain productivity and safety, some jobs are installing robot coworkers. Labor unions worry that the robots will continue to occupy jobs after the pandemic ends while others say they will free up workers for other positions.
The future of work means fewer hours spent working.
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