April 13, 2012 |
There is a simple solution to closing the fiscal gap, one that would also help to close the income gap between rich and poor. That is raising taxes on the wealthy.
growing gap
March 9, 2012 |
Wage inequality only explains a very small part of income inequality. Union density and race are the real explanatory factors.
March 21, 2011 |
During Canada’s pre-recession economic boom, racialized Canadians were more willing to work, but experienced higher levels of unemployment and earned less income than non-racialized Canadians.
British launch 'Robin Hood tax' campaign
Campaign video by Richard Curtis and Bill Nighy, about the Robin Hood Tax, a tiny tax on bank transactions that could raise hundreds of billions for public services and to tackle poverty and climate change at home and around the world.
Add your own voice to the campaign at http://www.robinhoodtax.org.uk
Canada's growing gap explained
The income gap between the rich and the rest of us grew, in good times and in bad. Learn more about it with this video.