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“Congress can’t cut yet another check to the companies overcharging everyday Americans.”
Two New Papers from Weber Affirm Sellers Inflation and Show How Record Oil & Gas Profits Failed to Trickle Down & Slowed the Clean Energy Transition
"Underreacting to this report risks a further slowdown in the labor market.”
"Chair Powell and his colleagues should make another 50 basis point cut next week.”
“Surveillance tools, artificial intelligence, and algorithms are being weaponized against workers' livelihoods and future careers. Today’s guidance from CFPB is crucial for checking new and worrying surveillance practices that unfairly infringe on workers’ lives."
A highly-regarded expert on tech and labor policy and the gig economy, Wells brings a wealth of knowledge about the practices and technologies deployed by companies seeking to squeeze both consumers and workers.
“Deceptive subscription models that cheat consumers are so profitable that certain industries are willing to go to court to protect their ability to overcharge consumers."
“Consumers shouldn't have to navigate a Rube Goldberg machine to get out of a subscription they purchased with a keystroke. This new rule will put a stop to this predatory pricing model, saving consumers time and money.”
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September Consumer Price Index, which shows inflation at 2.4% year-over-year – the lowest reading since February 2021. Groundwork’s Senior Fellow Kitty Richards reacted with the following statement.
"Thanks to big investments in COVID relief, manufacturing, and green energy, inflation is low, and the economy is still delivering for workers."