Is American Labor about to stage a comeback during a time when the American economy is 'said' to be 'Good' but really isn't for most ? The piece linked below talks about drives for union's by labor unions and other efforts driven by workers themselves separate from established … [Read more...] about The Amazon Union vote thing…..
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Ukraine Update 41 days into the Russian move on the Ukraine
More uncovering of brutal killings by Russian troop's across the Southern Ukraine... More sanctions against Russia and its oligarch's... The effort to cement gains in Southern Ukraine by Russian forces continues.... The US sending more weapons to the Ukraine... Kyiv … [Read more...] about Ukraine Update 41 days into the Russian move on the Ukraine
Student Loan repayment on hold till August….
President Biden has been under relentless pressure to extend the grace period..... And? Even wipping out the debt entirely .... Pushing it back to August is not unexpected.... My guess? It will pushed back again until at least fater the midterm elections.... The … [Read more...] about Student Loan repayment on hold till August….
Inflation leading to a Recession?
Huh? Prices ARE HIGHER..... Some consumer goods are simply not on the shelves.... Businesses charging HIGHER prices Higher gas prices (That ARE coimning down slowly) Inflation... Ok? The Fed is going after that by raising interest rates.... THAT has some … [Read more...] about Inflation leading to a Recession?
Virus Update 4/3/22…Covid BA.2
American case numbers ARE increasing as the 'All Clear' has been announced..... Congress needs to contiue funding Covid vaccines, antiviral treatments and other supplies for Americans.... The next wave of Covid-19 is coming, and in some parts of the United States, it’s … [Read more...] about Virus Update 4/3/22…Covid BA.2
Staten Island NYC Amazon workers vote FOR a union….
The Staten Island warehouse’s vote against efforts by the mega company to stop unionization is could be significant for labor across the country... Or not... Amazon and other non-union employer's are certain to double down their efforts against this... Workers voted … [Read more...] about Staten Island NYC Amazon workers vote FOR a union….
We Repeat….Gas and Food prices have sky rocketed!…..
People ain't happy.... They are taking out on President Biden and some Democrats.... Inflation.... The Economy! An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.4% in February compared with a year ago, with sharply higher prices for food, … [Read more...] about We Repeat….Gas and Food prices have sky rocketed!…..
Biden Admin will release oil from the countries reserve bank…
The Biden people are reading the same stuff us political junkies do... The head Democrat has one YUGE problem.... The economy of inflation NOT helped by energy cost's.... They have actually been dropping around my way.... But? With the excuse of the energy price … [Read more...] about Biden Admin will release oil from the countries reserve bank…