How union stakes in ailing papers like the Chicago Sun-Times may keep them alive
Giving labor unions a financial stake in a company such as a newspaper can offer unique advantages that could benefit employees, society and the bottom line.
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The backstory behind the unions that bought a Chicago Sun-Times stake
The newspaper's new owners harken back to a tradition of labor-led media in the early part of the 20th century, which represented a bulwark against corporate power.
Family trusts often cause more harm than good
Overwhelmingly, trusts are used to minimise tax, avoid paying creditors and to avoid the fair division of property after a relationship breakdown.
The Georgia peach may be vanishing, but its mythology is alive and well
The peach looms large in Georgia history and lore. Today the Georgia peach crop is dwindling, but its history remains deeply entwined with Southern history, politics and culture.
Future of unions in balance as Trump prepares to reshape national labor board
Thwarted efforts to organize at Yale and a New York nursing home show how a changing of the guard at the National Labor Relations Board could potentially end the labor movement.
How unaccompanied youth become exploited workers in the US
Many children who cross the U.S. Mexico border illegally remain undetected and must fend for themselves on the other side.
Labor’s climate policy could remove the need for renewable energy targets
Labor has been criticised for vacillating about about its 50% renewable energy ambition. But its proposed emissions intensity scheme could boost green energy without any hard target at all.
The real issues with the 457 visa aren’t being addressed
The way we classify skills shortages is broken.
Brian Howe on what Bill Shorten must do to revitalise social democracy
Former Deputy Prime Minister Brian Howe says Bill Shorten must channel the abilities of his colleagues in parliament and the broader progressive movement if he is to lead the ALP back to government.
Why a four-day workweek is not good for your health
The idea of a four-day workweek sounds great, and many companies have tested or even implemented it, citing happier, healthier workers. But here's why it may not be healthy.
It’s time we reinvented labor for the 21st century
The link between labor's decline and stagnating worker pay has convinced some politicians that we need to rebuild unions. What we need are new labor policies for tomorrow's workforce.
Have we forgotten the true meaning of Labor Day?
The holiday began as a strike against excessive workweeks but now bears little resemblance to its worker-centric origins, even as the founders' gains are slowly lost.
A super test for Australia’s political system
Labor's superannuation plan shows some promise for budget repair, if the two parties can compromise where it counts.
Plibersek moves to high-profile education job in Labor reshuffle
Deputy Labor leader picks up schools from Kate Ellis and higher education from Kim Carr.
Can Malcolm Turnbull do climate and energy policy now?
Malcolm Turnbull returns to the helm with a wafer-thin majority and a significant element in his government who still oppose climate action - can he defy the odds and serve up some credible policy?
Workers are taking on more risk in the gig economy
Workers in the gig economy have to deal with labour insecurity but they also take on more risk by using their own money to buy the tools they need to work.
Infographic: what we know about the results of Election 2016
How did the numbers of election 2016 fall across the country? And what seats are still in play?
Labor and Coalition need to go further than R&D and startups to create innovation
Policies for encouraging research, development and startups are good but both major parties need to move beyond this to help Australia innovate.
Business Briefing: Zombie measures, crackdowns and Brexit worries
Business Briefing: Zombie measures, crackdowns and Brexit worries.
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As the world tries to get a handle on what a Brexit means, D-Day looms for both Labor and the Coalition.
Labor’s proposed competition reforms do little to address inequality
Labor's proposed competition policies are based on incorrect assumptions about market power and fail to address inequality.
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