Payday Report: Over 200 Walkouts Over Gun Control – Apple Workers Union Cancel Union Election – 400 Mental Health Workers Strike in Minnesota
May 27, 2022 — Economic Liberties’ Policy Analyst Shahid Naeem explained to Payday Report how, if allowed to proceed, the Frontier-Spirit merger would “raise prices for consumers, drive job cuts, encourage service reductions, and enable more airline market power abuse.”
USDA Must Bring Transparency to Poultry Pricing
May 26, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project released a statement in response to a new proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would enhance enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act and require meatpackers to be more transparent in their dealings with contract farmers.
KCRW – To The Point: Baby formula crisis reveals dangers of too little competition in US economy
May 26, 2022 — Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller joined KCRW’s To The Point to discuss the baby formula shortages and explain why they are another clear and horrific example of the extreme harms caused by consolidated markets.
The Intercept – Deconstructed: Elizabeth Warren and Lori Wallach on the Solar War With China
May 26, 2022 — Rethink Trade Director Lori Wallach joined The Intercept’s Deconstructed podcast to discuss the latest trade debate on tariffs on Chinese solar imports with Senator Elizabeth Warren and host Ryan Grim.
Miami Herald: Sunshine State solar slowdown: Installers scrambling for panels, big projects delayed
May 25, 2022 — Rethink Trade Director Lori Wallach discussed tariffs, solar panels, and supply chain disruptions with Miami Herald.