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“They know their job security depends on not just protecting their own rights, but a strong private sector,” says John P. Beck, of Michigan State Univer...

Union leaders are growing frustrated that Senate Democrats are not prioritizing a critical confirmation to the National Labor Relations Board.

Union leaders are growing frustrated that Senate Democrats are not prioritizing a critical confirmation to the National Labor Relations Board.

New federal data show inflation is cooling off in a big way. The relief comes on the heels of a Minnesota policy report detailing how rural areas experienced the situation when consumer prices were peaking. The Consumer Price Index rose 3% in June, the smallest 12-month increase since early 2021. ...

Wyomings largest advocacy group for people age 50 and older is mobilizing its 80,000 members to let the states Public Service Commission know what they think about Rocky Mountain Powers proposal to raise utility rates. Sam Shumway - state director with AARP Wyoming - said with the cost of everything from gas, groceries and hair cuts going up, a 21% increase could be devastating for households whose budgets are already stretched thin. "Many of our members are on a fixed income,&qu...

Consumer groups in California are speaking out against a proposed bill which would change the amount you can sue or be sued over in limited-jurisdiction civil court cases, but does not boost the number of depositions you can request. The type of court in the bill, sponsored by Sen. Tom Umberg, D-Santa Ana, is often used by collection agencies to pursue debtors but is also used by consumers or small businesses in fraud cases. ...

Despite an approved fare increase, a campaign continues to look for other ways to fund public transit in Portland. In front of crowd of loud protesters in May, the TriMet board voted to approve a 30 cent increase to 2.5 hour fares. Ellie Gluhosky, campaign organizer with OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon, said fare increases are an unreliable source of revenue. ...

More Ohio student loan borrowers could fall victim to loan-forgiveness scams once their repayment plans resume this fall, consumer groups say. The U.S. Supreme Courts decision blocking the student debt relief plan by the Biden administration could be seen as an opportunity by scammers. ...

(KMAland) -- The U.S. Postal Service marks National Postal Worker Day this Saturday, recognizing the effort it takes to deliver mail across the country through all kinds of conditions.

Saturday is National Postal Worker Day, a good time to recognize the tens of thousands of employees of the U.S. Postal Service, many of whom work behind the scenes. Now that the pandemic is in the rearview mirror, postal workers continue to face challenges from inside and outside their organization. ...