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Politics Nov 10

Three states had paid leave on the ballot. Voters in each one overwhelmingly approved them

By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th

Economy Nov 30

FILE PHOTO: Deadline for railroads to reach tentative deals with unions
Why Congress is intervening in a labor dispute between railway companies and freight workers

President Joe Biden is asking Congress to intervene to avert a potentially crippling freight rail strike before Christmas, even if it means handing a defeat to Democratic allies in the labor movement.

By Hope Yen, Josh Funk, Associated Press

Economy Dec 30

Will D.C.’s new paid family leave policy unintentionally encourage discrimination?

DC's new paid family leave is one of the most generous in the nation. But economist Harry Holzer worries the policy could have unintended consequences and hurt the women it's trying to help.

By Paul Solman

Nation Sep 07

Obama to require paid sick leave for federal contractor employees

Showing solidarity with workers on Labor Day, President Barack Obama will sign an executive order Monday requiring paid sick leave for employees of federal contractors, including 300,000 who currently receive none.

By Josh Lederman, Associated Press

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