Profile of Minimum Wage Workers Isn’t What You Think

Mon, 07/23/2012 - 10:52am

Opponents of increasing the nation’s minimum wage always fall back on the argument that it doesn’t need to be raised because it’s mostly teenagers working part-time for extra pocket money who are getting that hourly figure (which right now is $7.25).

Study shows poor outcomes for students in virtual schools

Mon, 07/23/2012 - 10:50am

A new study should raise serious questions for anyone who believes that virtual schools are a viable solution to improving student achievement. The report by the National Education Policy Center (NEPC) at the University of Colorado shows that students at K12 Inc., the nation's largest virtual school company, are falling further behind in reading and math scores than students in brick-and-mortar schools.

Make sure your BBQ is union made

Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:55am

This summer, make sure to stock your barbeque with union-made products. From Vienna Beef hot dogs to Frito Lay snacks and Weber grills, show your support for union men and women by picking the right products to serve your friends and family.

Senate deal averts student loan rate hike

Fri, 06/29/2012 - 9:00am

Just days before the interest rate on new federally subsidized student loans was set to double, the Senate came to a bipartisan agreement that freezes the rate at 3.4 percent for another year, and Congress passed it June 29 as an amendment to a transportation bill.

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