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Warren Says First Republic Bank Collapse Exposes the Rigged US Financial System
In response to news that regulators had sold the bank to JPMorgan Chase, Warren said system overhaul is long overdue.
Mother Jones Organized Against Child Labor 120 Years Ago: Let’s Resume Her Fight
This May Day, in a moment of resurgent child labor, let’s take time to remember and be inspired by Mother Jones.
NHS Workers to Resume Strike, Rejecting Tory Government Pay Offer as Inadequate
Rishi Sunak, the wealthiest PM in UK history, has repeatedly supported proposals to crack down on the strike.
On Workers Memorial Day, Here Are 4 Dangerous Employers Out of a “Dirty Dozen”
Some have attempted to silence workers who speak up about hazards or try to organize a union to make a safer workplace.
Florida GOP Passes Bill to Undermine Unions for Public Employees — Except Cops
The bill would bar unions for teachers and nurses from automatically collecting dues.
84 Amazon Contract Drivers and Dispatchers Have Joined the Teamsters Union
"We want fair pay and safe jobs, to be able to provide food for our families," one driver said.
Regulation Won’t End Bank Crises. We Must Put Shadow Banks Under Public Control.
Regulations designed by banks to shield their interests will never be enough to halt banking crises, an economist warns.
Workers Fighting Union-Busting May Have a New Legal Tool at Their Disposal
A class-action lawsuit against a California-based grocery retailer could set a new precedent against union-busters.
Chilean President Announces Plan to Slowly Nationalize Lithium Industry
Leftist President Gabriel Boric promised to share mining benefits with indigenous communities, but may face opposition.
Critics Say House GOP’s Debt Ceiling Legislation Would Benefit Rich Tax Dodgers
The Republican bill, which also targets key aid programs and climate investments, faces long odds in Congress.