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Chicago teachers nearing strike
Becky Vevea Sep 5, 2012
For the last year, union leaders have tried to push Mayor Rahm Emanuel into focusing on other issues: smaller class sizes, more art and music programs and job security.
Hurricane Isaac shuts down Louisiana port
Jeff Horwich Aug 29, 2012
Port Fouchon is the industrial heart of the New Orleans coast, about 60 miles south of New Orleans. And it is shut down because of the hurricane.
How Russia joining the WTO impacts the U.S.
Peter van Dyk Aug 22, 2012
After nearly two decades of negotiations, Russia is now officially a member of the World Trade Organization. It's an economic boon for Russia.
Strike at South Africa mine turns deadly
Gretchen Wilson Aug 17, 2012
More than thirty workers have been killed by police at a platinum mine in South Africa. The workers, who were armed, were staging what police said was an illegal strike.
U.S. pledges $2 billion loan to South Africa for clean energy
Jeremy Hobson Aug 7, 2012
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in South Africa this morning along with other U.S. leaders. Among them, the head of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, which has just announced a $2 billion loan to South Africa. That's to help the country fund green energy projects with U.S. companies.
Should workers share company profits?
Scott Tong Jul 24, 2012
At some prospering businesses like Caterpillar, which reports earnings tomorrow, record corporate profits do not necessarily raise workers pay.
Rising wages in China could be good news for U.S.
Rob Schmitz Jul 16, 2012
Wages rose 13 percent for Chinese urban households so far this year and the boost in buying power is good for businesses, including American ones.
The Stars and Stripes puts U.S. in the red
Stacey Vanek Smith Jul 5, 2012
The U.S. imports more flags -- mostly from China -- than it sells abroad. Coincidence or not, flag exports have fallen since the financial crisis.
European contraction impacts U.S. exports
Mitchell Hartman Jul 2, 2012
Exports have been one of the few bright spots in the U.S. recovery, but they're slowing down.
Exports in China double market expectations
Rob Schmitz Jun 11, 2012
Amidst the slew of gloomy economic indicators from China over the weekend there was one bright spot: May's overseas shipments from China are up more than 15 percent over last year.
