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Why the Economy Looks Good But Workers Are Struggling
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The economy may look strong on paper, but workers are telling a different story. This week, we examine rising inflation, growing financial insecurity, AI-driven layoffs, remote work isolation, faculty governance battles, and major labor fights from Cargill to Walmart. We also discuss the AFL-CIO's plan to organize 2 million workers and the push to make first union contracts easier to win.
Topics:
• Inflation & cost of living
• AI layoffs & Meta restructuring
• Remote work & worker health
• Auburn faculty governance dispute
• AFL-CIO organizing drive
• Faster Labor Contracts Act
• Teamsters vs. Cargill
• Walmart union victory
• SoFi Stadium labor dispute
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