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Harris has vowed to strengthen workers’ rights, expand financial support for the working class, boost opportunities for non-college graduates, and raise the minimum wage. Trump, meanwhile, has promised to implement tariffs on imports and repeal federal investments in clean energy, both of which would likely lead to job losses. (Graphic by Francesca Daly)

Harris wants to give workers more rights and expand opportunities for non-college educated workers. Trump’s plans could cost jobs.

by Isabel Soisson

| October 22, 2024

2024 ELECTIONS | ECONOMY | LABOR | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | WORK
Harris has vowed to strengthen workers’ rights, expand financial support for the working class, boost opportunities for non-college graduates, and raise the minimum wage. Trump, meanwhile, has promised to implement tariffs on imports and repeal federal investments in clean energy, both of which would likely lead to job losses.
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer

by Associated Press

| October 8, 2024

Flint | HEALTH | INFRASTRUCTURE | JOE BIDEN | Kamala Harris | LABOR | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | SAFETY | STATE | WATER
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
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13 wildest lies Trump told in the debate with Kamala Harris

by Kyle Kaminski

| September 11, 2024

2024 ELECTIONS | ABORTION | Affordability | BLACK OWNED BUSINESS | Donald Trump | ECONOMY | EXTREMISM | HEALTH | HEALTHCARE | INFRASTRUCTURE | JOBS | JOE BIDEN | Kamala Harris | LABOR | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | SMALL BUSINESS
Ex-President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for their first presidential debate—and Trump unleashed a barrage of lies and misleading claims.
FTC spokesperson Victoria Graham said that the decision “does not prevent the FTC from addressing noncompetes through case-by-case enforcement actions” and said that the agency is “seriously considering” appealing the Texas court’s decision. (Photo via Getty Images/ Martinns)

Trump-appointed judge strikes down FTC ban on noncompete agreements

by Isabel Soisson

| August 28, 2024

ECONOMY | LABOR | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | STATE | WORK
FTC spokesperson Victoria Graham said that the decision “does not prevent the FTC from addressing noncompetes through case-by-case enforcement actions” and said that the agency is “seriously considering” appealing the Texas court’s decision.
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Op-Ed: The Biden/Harris clean energy plan helps create good-paying jobs — here’s how

by Price Warwick III

| August 8, 2024

2024 ELECTIONS | CLIMATE CHANGE | DFW | INFRASTRUCTURE | JOBS | Kamala Harris | LABOR | OPINION | STATE | TECHNOLOGY | TEXAS ECONOMY | TRANSPORTATION | Voter Stories
A third-generation union member thinks the Biden/Harris clean energy plan is good for America.