One of the largest cell phone carriers in America is trying to derail a years-long campaign to organize tens of thousands of workers by creating … T-Mobile Created A Fake Union To Kill The Real OneRead more
Economics
Tell the American people what you are targeting in Yemen
Yemen, where hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest the first anniversary of the U.S.-backed, Saudi-led offensive against the Houthi rebels. The protests … Tell the American people what you are targeting in YemenRead more
Minnesota nurses demonstrate against health care cuts
On Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of nurses gathered outside the Allina Health headquarters near Allina Health’s Abbot Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis to protest proposed cuts to … Minnesota nurses demonstrate against health care cutsRead more
Makers took big price increases on widely used U.S. drugs
Major drug companies took hefty price increases in the U.S., in some cases more than doubling listed charges, for widely used medications over the past … Makers took big price increases on widely used U.S. drugsRead more
Global military spending is increasing
Last year, the world’s military spending increased for the first time in four years, a directional shift that may herald even higher spending on armaments … Global military spending is increasingRead more
Hinkley deal makes no economic sense
Commenting on the agreement struck by French-owned EDF and China’s CGN today to build a fleet of new nuclear reactors at Hinkley and other two … Hinkley deal makes no economic senseRead more
Turning Big Pharma into a Rent Extraction Business
The pharmaceutical industry has long enjoyed very generous government support, yet over the last two decades has taken to putting profits (meaning CEO and C-level … Turning Big Pharma into a Rent Extraction BusinessRead more
Children of Striking Verizon Workers Join Picket Line
Children of striking workers joined their parents for 25 nationwide “Family Day” protests organized by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), one of the unions … Children of Striking Verizon Workers Join Picket LineRead more
