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The economic Civil War The economic Civil War
The South's attempt to kill the North's auto industry is the latest battle in an ongoing conflict. It's time for a Third Reconstruction to put an end to it.
By Michael Lind Dec 18, 2008
Meet the GOP's wrecking crew Meet the GOP's wrecking crew
Why did a small group of Southern Republicans turn the auto bailout into a demolition derby? Introducing the senators who hate unions and love foreign cars.
By Alex Koppelman and Mike Madden Dec 13, 2008
Spend, Obama, spend! And save jobs Spend, Obama, spend! And save jobs
The first thing Obama should do is use federal funds to keep public employees from joining the swelling ranks of the unemployed.
By Joe Conason Dec 8, 2008
Detroit revs up its bailout begging Detroit revs up its bailout begging
On bended knee, and with promises to retool their operations, the Big Three ask Congress for billions to save the auto industry. They might get it this time.
By Mike Madden Dec 5, 2008
Detroit isn't dead yet Detroit isn't dead yet
As Washington clashes over a Big Three bailout, it's ignoring the best cure to the automakers' ills: Universal healthcare.
By Edward McClelland Nov 26, 2008
"For these companies the penalties are pocket change" "For these companies the penalties are pocket change"
Pressure to settle cases means that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration collects less than half the fines it levies. But the real cost comes in worker health and safety.
By Robert Lewis Sep 17, 2008
Progressives push healthcare Progressives push healthcare
Remembering how they were outgunned in 1994, advocates for universal healthcare plan a lavishly financed post-election effort
By Ed Kilgore Jul 9, 2008
Throw the bums out of baseball's Hall of Fame Throw the bums out of baseball's Hall of Fame
Bowie Kuhn isn't the only baseball notable who should never have been enshrined in Cooperstown.
By Lee Lowenfish Dec 17, 2007
King Kaufman's Sports Daily King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Bowie Kuhn in, Marvin Miller snubbed. The baseball Hall of Fame embarrasses itself. Plus: Evel Knievel.
By King Kaufman Dec 4, 2007
Turn out the lights, Michigan Turn out the lights, Michigan
With unemployment the worst in the nation, and the government on the verge of shutdown, it's time for my home state to drive toward a new way of life.
By Edward McClelland Sep 28, 2007
The UAW strike is over: Did anyone win? The UAW strike is over: Did anyone win?
Retrenchment is the order of the day, as workers put away their signs and get back on the job
By Andrew Leonard Sep 26, 2007
The condition of the working class in Second Life The condition of the working class in Second Life
Paging Marx and Engels: Please pick up the virtual white courtesy telephone
By Andrew Leonard Sep 18, 2007
The cane cutters of ethanol The cane cutters of ethanol
Are the machete-wielding workers who slave in Brazil's sugar cane fields a liability for multinational agribusinesses?
By Andrew Leonard Sep 10, 2007
Blaming labor for peak oil problems Blaming labor for peak oil problems
Costs are booming in the Wild West oil sands territory of Alberta. Fie on those workers spoiling the party for everyone else
By Andrew Leonard Aug 15, 2007
One big union: Joe Hill goes global One big union: Joe Hill goes global
What does the American labor movement hope to gain by hobnobbing with China's government lapdog union?
By Andrew Leonard May 23, 2007
A new world trade order? A new world trade order?
Talk about quick work. Economist Dani Rodrik joins the blogosphere and presto: Republicans and Democrats agree to a trade deal
By Andrew Leonard May 11, 2007
Don't fence me out Don't fence me out
Enforcing the U.S.-Mexico border will cost more than it is worth, says a new study, "The Economic Logic of Illegal Immigration"
By Andrew Leonard Apr 10, 2007
I still have a job, but I've completely stopped working! I still have a job, but I've completely stopped working!
I know I should probably do something. But I don't.
By Cary Tennis Apr 10, 2007
Ramses III and the first strike Ramses III and the first strike
What does worker unrest in Egypt 3,000 years ago have to do with a proposed labor law in China?
By Andrew Leonard Feb 23, 2007
Time for regime change for American workers Time for regime change for American workers
Instead of just promoting democracy abroad, our government should defend the liberty of workers at home by supporting a new labor reform bill.
By Joe Conason Feb 23, 2007
Ending the Mariana mambo Ending the Mariana mambo
The (mostly female) guest workers in the Northern Mariana Islands may finally get U.S. minimum wage.
By Carol Lloyd Feb 8, 2007
I dreamed I saw José Hill last night I dreamed I saw José Hill last night
Borders can't stop immigration, so why should they stop unions?
By Andrew Leonard Jan 22, 2007
The Wal-Mart effect on workers The Wal-Mart effect on workers
A dissenting view on the retail giant's new plan to maximize efficiency.
By Andrew Leonard Jan 4, 2007
New Year's resolution: Be more like Wal-Mart New Year's resolution: Be more like Wal-Mart
The pros and cons of labor optimization; a 21st century zeitgeist of "flexibility."
By Andrew Leonard Jan 4, 2007
The Chinese sweatshop paradox The Chinese sweatshop paradox
Watchdogs can't stop labor violations, but U.S. employers oppose worker-friendly laws.
By Andrew Leonard Dec 4, 2006
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