The US economy lost far more jobs in June than had been predicted, and the official unemployment rate hit its highest level since 1983, according to data released Thursday: here.
The budget crises of state governments in the US constitute a major front in an attack on social programs throughout the country that is being coordinated by the Obama administration: here.
Auto workers at seven of Chrysler’s twelve plants returned to work this week after a two-month shutdown following the company’s April 30 bankruptcy filing. Meanwhile, the government-directed assault on their jobs and living standards continues: here.
Large-scale job losses and cuts in services are planned throughout the UK public sector: here.
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