By Robert Reich / RobertReich.orgSep 5, 2016
Economists still think free trade benefits most Americans, but, according to polls, only 35 percent of voters agree. Why this discrepancy? Economists still think free trade benefits most Americans, but, according to polls, only 35 percent of voters agree. Why this discrepancy? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigAug 21, 2015
Without workers’ compensation, health insurance and unemployment insurance, independent contractors are more vulnerable than workers classified as employees. But in some instances, benefits that have been denied can be recovered. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigFeb 7, 2014
Congress blocked the reinstatement of benefits for nearly 2 million out-of-work Americans on Thursday when an effort to maintain a federal program to help unemployed workers failed by one vote in the Senate. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 16, 2014
The Senate failed to pass a jobless insurance extension Tuesday thanks to Republican obstruction, but Sen. Elizabeth Warren believes the time is still ripe to start fighting back. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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