Bernie Sanders, American Socialist Joe Raedle/Getty Images The dream of socialism is alive in Bernie Land. The Washington Post reported Monday that Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is soon to roll out a plan that would guarantee every American a job—with benefits—starting at $15 an hour. From the Post‘s Jeff Stein: Sanders joins two other rumored […]
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Reminder: It’s Not Just Actresses Being Sexually Harassed at Work
Low-wage industries see high rates of sexual assault claims.
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WalMart Is Buying Your Favorite Online Retailers and That’s Terrible News for Workers
Also, a glimpse at Amazon health plans.
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The City’s Fighting to Shield Union Members’ Names from a Right-Wing Group
But Just Two Months Ago, Officials Said They Were Public Records
But just two months ago, officials said they were public records.
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Hall Monitor: The Hirer Gets Fired?
Portland’s HR Director Just Resigned Abruptly. Her Replacement Was Picked Months Ago.
Portland’s HR director just resigned abruptly, but her replacement was picked months ago.
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The City is Winning Authority to Drug Test Its Workers
It’s the First Time Managers Have Been Able to Test Many Employees, and It Could Lead to Problems
It’s the first time managers have been able to test many employees, and it could lead to problems.
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Hall Monitor: A Police Reform Lube Job
Everyone Seems to Dislike a New Police Union Contract. It’ll Pass Anyway.
Everyone seems to dislike a new police union contract. It’ll pass anyway.