Work and Economy
January 21, 2011 -
By Phil Mattera, Dirt Diggers Digest Much of the discussion of Hu Jintao's visit to the United States is focused on China's treatment of its dissidents and its workers, but another issue is becoming increasingly important: the treatment of U.S. workers by the Chinese companies that are rapidly expanding their presence in the United States. Hu's decision to include a stop in Chicago is not meant primarily as an homage to President Obama's hometown. He wants to spotlight a
January 19, 2011 -
If anyone needed evidence that the Great Recession is still reverberating through the economy, consider the situation state legislatures face as they come into session this month.
December 23, 2010 -
By Ariella Cohen, The Lens
December 17, 2010 -
By Phil Mattera
December 16, 2010 -
By Kung Li Georgia prisoners came out of their cells today, ending the lockdown phase of the largest prison work strike in U.S. history. The coordinated, nonviolent action drew support from around the country.