Economic Security
Banks fight law regulating risky lending
Banks lobby to change legislation created to protect borrowers from risky lending practices.
Auto workers union begins contract talks with Detroit's Big Three
The UAW wants to bring back lost jobs and reopen closed factories, but automakers are still wary of a low-demand market....
Debt ceiling outcome's effect on the middle-class
The changes being discussed in Washington will have a profound impact on the incomes and lifestyles of middle-class Americans....
Union benefits unsustainable, states claim
In states like Wisconsin and Ohio, Republicans are leading the charge against unions, arguing that union benefits are unsustainable....
When unemployment benefits end
Federal unemployment benefits are set to expire by the end of the year -- estimates say this will be a $37-billion-dollar blow to the economy....
Black unemployment at Depression-era levels
The number of African Americans without jobs is now at 16.2%, with African American males at 17.5%....
Walmart Wins, female workers lose in Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court passed down a decision yesterday in favor of Walmart that could make it much harder for employees to sue companies in the future....
Why aren't small businesses hiring?
Small businesses employ about half the workers in the United States, but they aren't hiring. ...
Should I buy gold?
The price of gold has been skyrocketing, and investors are wondering if gold is a safe place to put your money....
Do sick leave laws cause layoffs?
Some 40 million employees in the United States do not have paid sick leave. Is it a moral duty to let them get well, or will it cause job losses?...
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