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No hike: Fed keeps benchmark rate near zero

WASHINGTON--Not yet. Citing global economic weakness and financial market turmoil, the Federal Reserve agreed Thursday...

[created] | Published by: Common Dreams

The Minimum Wage Needs An Upgrade

The Minimum Wage Needs An Upgrade

Seventy-eight years ago today, the Fair Labor Standards Act made a groundbreaking promise to Americans: the promise of...

[created] | Published by: Journal Inquirer

Hurricane Maria vigil on track in Hartford

Hurricane Maria vigil on track in Hartford

Despite confusion over permits, police and city officials say they’re working with two local community groups to help...

Report: Women unduly harmed by unpredictable scheduling

Al Jazeera - 05-12-2015 - Irregular hours and just-in-time scheduling are pervasive throughout the low-wage...

Data on immigrants won't be safe from Trump, unless the data doesn't exist

When New York City implemented its IDNYC municipal ID system, it was meant to give undocumented immigrants a way to...

The Verge
[created] | Published by: The Commercial Appeal

Monday's MLK50 live blog

Monday's MLK50 live blog

In addition to Wallace-Gobern, panelists will include Alvina Yeh, executive director of the Asian Pacific Labor...

The Commercial Appeal | Justice Transformation

Overnight Finance: Obama huddles with Yellen; Puerto Rico bill markup Wednesday

TRADING NOTES: President Obama met with Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen, but interest rates were...

Puerto Rican Families Displaced in Florida by Hurricane María Recruited as Potential Voters

The Summer for Puerto Rico campaign is spearheaded by Julio López Varona, the Director of Puerto Rico Diaspora...

NPR Latino USA | Civic Engagement
[created] | Published by: East Bay Times

Commentary: Emeryville action could change working world

Commentary: Emeryville action could change working world

Like many people, when the alarm goes off, I hit snooze a few times and wish for more sleep. But what gets me out of...

East Bay Times | Restoring a Fair Workweek

Grupos cívicos piden a Harvard desvincularse de la deuda de Puerto Rico

Los grupos que participan de la convocatoria están comandadas por el “Center for Popular Democracy”,  e incluyen a...

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