EPI’s research reflects its belief that strong unions and employees’ rights to organize foster a strong middle class, especially in times of high unemployment and overall job insecurity.
Public-sector employees earn less
It has become popular to target public-sector workers’ compensation as the cause of the budget shortfalls that many state and local governments face. But evidence shows these workers earn less than their private-sector counterparts.
State Department does the right thing, kicks abusive labor recruiter out of student visa program
February 2, 2012 | By Ross Eisenbrey and Daniel Costa | Commentary