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Fair Labor Practice Helps Us All

Posted September 7th, 2015 at 3:37 pm (UTC-5)
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…On this Labor Day, as we continue to recover from the great recession with a strong economic wind at our back, employers need to recognize their responsibility — to their workers and the nation — to help make sure that prosperity is broadly shared.

American Workers Face Shifting Labor Market

Posted September 7th, 2015 at 1:14 pm (UTC-5)
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On this Labor Day, there is reason to be hopeful, so say the experts. The economy is recovering from the recession and unemployment is falling. But economists also point out that wages have not returned to pre-recession levels. And the phrase “income inequality” is being invoked by presidential hopefuls and economists alike. One thing is certain, the digital era has helped create a very different working world for the average American.