State Governments Are Just Adding to Labor’s Woes

American labor unions have been in decline for a half-century now. About the only large unions still growing have been those in the public sector. Until now. Cash-strapped states are attacking unions where it hurts by trying to…

The New 65 Is 70: Retirement Age Shifts Upward

Almost a quarter of Americans and Canadians say they expect to work past the age of 70, and 6% say they’ll likely retire after their 80th birthday — two years longer than the nations’ life expectancy. That’s according to a rec…

Public Opinion of Unions Remains Near Quarter-Century Low

U.S. public opinion of labor unions rose slightly in the past year, though remains far below 2007 levels, as Americans continue to question organized labors’ effect on U.S. productivity, according to a Pew Research report relea…

Approval Ratings Rise for Obama and Congress

Approval ratings for both President Barack Obama and Congress have reached their highest levels in more than a year, according to a Harris Interactive poll released Monday.
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