Black Americans, who were among the hardest hit by coronavirus layoffs, are now recovering at the slowest rate, a one-two punch that threatens to worsen… Read More »Black workers, hammered by pandemic, now being left behind in recovery
The U.S. economy gained 379,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate fell to 6.2%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.… Read More »Economy Gains 379,000 Jobs in February; Unemployment Down to 6.2%
In this episode, we talk to Rev. Lindsey Joyce of the United Church of Rogers Park in Chicago and the Institute for Christian Socialism. We… Read More »God’s Work: Labor in the Church
Capitalism’s “conservative” defenders yet again oppose raising the minimum wage. They fought raising it in the past much as they tried to prevent the Fair… Read More »A Minimum Wage? A Fake Debate
A minimum wage increase goes before the Senate parliamentarian on Wednesday to find out if it passes muster for inclusion in the COVID-19 relief package being passed… Read More »Manchin and Sinema are poised to tank $15 minimum wage, so here come the insulting ‘compromises’