by insulatorsjatc | Mar 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks at an event in Detroit, Mich., Feb. 4, 2015. Photo by Paul Sancya/AP By Steve Benen For decades, the political debate surrounding the federal minimum wage has had fairly narrow parameters: the discussion was limited to those who...
by insulatorsjatc | Mar 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
When it comes to the workforce, the only constant is change. New technology, an aging population and global commerce all contribute to which jobs are becoming obsolete and which are booming. Every few years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the growth rate for...
by insulatorsjatc | Mar 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
“The Canadian Labour Congress is releasing this study to show just how much better the union advantage truly is – both nationally and in 50 communities across the country. This study shows that on average, unionized workers across Canada...
by insulatorsjatc | Mar 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s a tale of two states. They sit side by side, each taking in the views of Lake Superior. Their economies both grew from foundations in manufacturing, farming and mining, and they each boast a strong history of organized labor. And in 2010, still reeling from...
by insulatorsjatc | Mar 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
by Olivia Sandbothe | March 18, 2015 This month, state legislators from around the country formed a new group called SIX and met with White House advisors and Sen. Elizabeth Warren to discuss how progressives can match ALEC’s level...