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The Cost of Limiting Shareholder Voice: How New Restrictions Threaten Economic Growth

Rick Alexander, founder of The Shareholder Commons, examines recent SEC interpretations and regulatory changes that limit shareholder proposals on human rights, environmental and social issues. Alexander argues that preserving shareholder voice is not merely a legal or ethical concern. It is a critical mechanism for ensuring market stability, fostering innovation and safeguarding long-term economic growth.
By Rick Alexander
View of Manhattan skyline, showing a number of construction sites

Construction Fatalities in New York City Reach 10-Year High

There were 22 construction-related fatalities in New York City last year, the highest number collected by OSHA since at least 2012.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
A UPS driver stands outside a truck at a stop in California.

As Package Deliveries Surge, So Do the Risks Drivers Face From Extreme Heat

A UPS driver's family says he died from heat stroke while on the job, highlighting the hazards of delivery service work in the U.S.
By Courtney Vinopal

With Cases Spiking, Second Wave of Coronavirus Layoffs Hit Large Banks, Airlines

By Sissi Cao

Breaking Down April’s Historically Bad Unemployment Report by the Numbers

By Sissi Cao

US Construction Workers Are Dropping Dead—Here’s Why

By Chris Roberts

Is the 4-Day Work Week Finally Here? These US Companies Are Testing It Out

By Sissi Cao
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) while joined by Vice President Mike Pence before delivering the State of the Union address.

Republicans and Democrats Might Actually Agree on One Political Issue Before 2020

By Jeff Mazur

Why Labor Department Data Fails to Capture the Real Gig Economy

By Sissi Cao

Fed Economist Explains Why Today’s Ultra-Low Unemployment Rate Is Misleading

By Sissi Cao

Publishing, TV Lost 12,000 Jobs in February—but There’s Good News for Media Talents

By Sissi Cao
200,000 jobs were created in January, beating expectations.

Strong January Jobs Report Has Major Worrying Sign

By Sissi Cao
Back-of-house restaurant workers are not likely to benefit from the proposed tip rule change, economists say.

Officials Buried a Key Analysis in Tip Rule Change That Could Cost Workers $5.8B

By Sissi Cao
The retail sector lost 20,000 jobs in December.

US Lost 20K Retail Jobs in December—Despite Record-High Holiday Sales

By Sissi Cao
In the most expensive cities, rent is rising twice as fast as wage.

Manhattan Renters Will Leave $4K in Debt After the Holiday Season, Study Shows

By Sissi Cao
Unemployment rate is the lowest since 2000.

Unemployment Rate Steady at 4.1 Percent in November, Wage Growth Sluggish

By Sissi Cao
GE will cut 18 percent of its power division's total workforce.

GE Cuts 12,000 Jobs While US Unemployment Is at 17-Year Low

By Sissi Cao
Protesters with NYC Fight for $15 gather in front of a McDonalds to rally against fast food executive Andrew Puzder, who is President Donald Trump's nomination to lead the Labor Department.

New York to Require Predictable Schedules for Employees

By Madina Toure
An average American needs $375,000 to retire comfortably, but an average 401(k) account only carries a savings balance of $18,433.

Millennials Have a Retirement Dilemma

By Sissi Cao
Google employees are protesting Pentagon contracts.

Google Says It Can’t Afford to Collect Wage Data

By Sage Lazzaro
Hector Figueroa, president of 32BJ SEIU, and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, blast Labor Secretary-designate Andrew Puzner's anti-worker actions in front of a Department of Labor office in Manhattan.

Unions Rip Trump Labor Pick Puzder in Manhattan

By Madina Toure
Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez delivers remarks during a public meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission at the United States Treasury on June 29, 2016 in Washington, DC.

DNC Chair Candidate Gave Clinton Donor’s Hedge Fund a Huge Tax Break

By Michael Sainato
U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez visited NYC-based start-up Hello Alfred today.

Obama Labor Secretary Perez Says He’s ‘Looking Seriously’ at Running for DNC Chair

By Madina Toure
Labor Secretary Thomas Perez with President Barack Obama.

Obama Labor Secretary—and Rumored VP Candidate—Talks ‘Unfinished Business’

By Will Bredderman
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