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Rebirth of Progressivism May Breathe New Life In Labor Unions

Posted On: Apr 20, 2015

Apr. 20, 2015 | INCOME INEQUALITY | theconversation.com Clear signs of a renewed Progressive impulse at addressing contemporary working-class concerns have emerged. Beginning with Occupy Wall Street and continuing with numerous articles, investigative reporting and blog posts, the corrosive effects of income and wealth inequality have received widespread public attention. Nationwide efforts at the state and local level to raise the minimum wage, provide paid sick days and regularize the schedules of part-time workers represent a bold attempt to restore labor standards that were a hallmark of Progressive Era worker policy. Full story…