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UPDATE: Walmart added as defendant to warehouse workers lawsuit
Nov 30, 2012
Lawyers say Walmart can be held accountable for working conditions, despite contracting out operations and staffing.
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How the fiscal cliff may affect child poverty
Nov 30, 2012
Much of the buzz about the fiscal cliff has been about how it will affect the wealthy and middle class. But how might it impact children living if poverty if a deal isn't reached?
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Fun facts from the Census on jobs by gender and race
Nov 29, 2012
The U.S. Census Bureau today released a burst of data on who works in which profession and where. We plucked out a few interesting facts from the release.
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Census breaks down occupations by gender, ethnicity
Nov 29, 2012
More women employed in secretarial work than any other job, but they make inroads in other fields.
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Warehouse 'permatemps' push Walmart accountability
Nov 28, 2012
Protests put Walmart in the public eye, and legal strategy targets Walmart as industry giant.
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Walmart warehouse temps add flexibility -- and save money?
Nov 27, 2012
Walmart's flexible supply chain depends on low-wage "permatemp" workers.
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ConAgra buys into private label's success
Nov 27, 2012
Food giant sees Ralcorp purchase as a way to enter the growing store brand market.
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Congress eyes limit to mortgage interest deduction
Nov 27, 2012
As Congress tries to reach a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff, lawmakers are considering a cap on the mortgage interest deduction.
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Workers protest pay, conditions at Walmart warehouses
Nov 26, 2012
Critics say a system of contracting out warehouse operation and hiring allows discounters to avoid responsibility for workers.
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Amid shopping, Wal-Mart protesters question wages
Nov 23, 2012
Wa-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, had impressive Black Friday sales, including more than 1.3 million televisions. Outside some stores, employees and supporters picketed for higher wages and better benefits.
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