“union” Charts
Scottish Independence Gaining Ground on Pro-Union Rivals »
William Wallace would be proud. 709 years after his death the people of Scotland are beginning to follow in his…
Teachers Are Not the Problem In The Education System »
The US education system's problems are not universal. The crisis is isolated primarily in the parts of the system that…
Average Fast-Food Restaurant Has Small Profit Margin »
The largest expenses in a fast-food operation are wages and purchases, with the average profit margin around 3 percent.
Women, Unions and Retirement »
The union advantage for women is largest when looking at employer-provided retirement plans. Women in or represented by unions are…
Women and Unions »
Being in a union raises a woman's pay as much as a full year of college does. For the average…
Maine Lobster Industry Dying From Sending Lobsters North »
Despite high demand for Maine lobster, the industry will continue to die off without greater government support and investment. For…
Minimum-Wage Hike Would Hurt Fast-Food Restaurants »
Raising the minimum wage to $15/hour would mean lower profits, lower sales, few worker hours, and higher costs for consumers.
Union Co-Op Model: A Template for Worker-Owned Businesses »
There's a groundswell of activity among labor unions exploring worker cooperatives as a way to create and preserve jobs, and…