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Cooperatives provide jobs or work opportunities to 10% of the employed population.

Cooperatives provide jobs or work opportunities to 10% of the employed population.

Two billion dollars in stolen wages were recovered for workers in 2015 and 2016—and that’s just a dr

Two billion dollars in stolen wages were recovered for workers in 2015 and 2016—and that’s just a dr

More than a fifth of American men — about 20 million people — between 20 and 65 had no paid work las

More than a fifth of American men — about 20 million people — between 20 and 65 had no paid work las

Solar provided more than twice as many jobs as coal in 2016

Solar provided more than twice as many jobs as coal in 2016

70% of income growth from 1935-1980 went to bottom 90%; none of it did from 1997-2012

70% of income growth from 1935-1980 went to bottom 90%; none of it did from 1997-2012

Fast food workers are often adults with children, not teenagers.

Fast food workers are often adults with children, not teenagers.

64% of workers making minimum wage are adult women

64% of workers making minimum wage are adult women

The solar industry is continuing to grow jobs

The solar industry is continuing to grow jobs

Village-level dairy coops in India generate more jobs than IT industry

Village-level dairy coops in India generate more jobs than IT industry

Overcoming obstacles to formation of unions

Overcoming obstacles to formation of unions

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