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Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter

Author Archives: Olivera Perkins

Economics Reporter (she/her)
Economics is often thought of as a lofty topic, but it shouldn’t be. My goal is to offer a street-level view of economics. My focus is on how the economy affects the lives of Greater Clevelanders. My areas of coverage include jobs, housing, entrepreneurship, unions, wealth inequality and pocketbook issues such as inflation.

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The city-owned Cleveland Browns stadium, as seen from City Hall.
Posted inWeekly Chatter

Talking to teen fathers, Cleveland’s good job news, more Browns Stadium financing (Weekly Chatter)

Avatar photoNick Castele, Government ReporterOlivera Perkins, Economics ReporterAmy Morona, Higher Education Reporter by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele, Olivera Perkins and Amy Morona June 5, 2023July 14, 2023
The North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor is the largest labor organization in Greater Cleveland.
Posted inBusiness

Musicians labor leader appointed new head of North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins June 1, 2023July 7, 2023
Dan O'Malley, head of the North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor with Louie, his dog rescued from a research lab. Photo taken Dec. 21, 2022
Posted inBusiness, News

Dan O’Malley appealing removal as head of North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins May 22, 2023October 18, 2024
M-PAC is one of 29 organizations getting grants from the Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund’s first round of $1 million. The city announced the creation of the fund in October in response to an uptick of violence in Cleveland , especially among youth and young adults.
Posted inBusiness

Ohio second in U.S. for job growth in April

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins May 19, 2023October 18, 2024
This is a gif with a rotating Starbucks coffee cup. The writing next to it states, "Organize!"
Posted inBusiness, News

Inside Cleveland retail workers’ unionizing fight 

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins May 12, 2023October 18, 2024
The Biden administration's Made in America Director Livia Shmovonian will meet with members of the North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor this week. She said the visit, which is part of Made in America Week, is not tied to the presidential race , who said the visit is not tied to the presidential race, will convene a roundtable with members of the North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor as part of Made in America Week.The Cleveland skyline with the Industrial Valley in the foreground.
Posted inNews

Greater Cleveland nationally had second largest drop in the unemployment rate

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins May 3, 2023October 18, 2024
MetroHealth System's new CEO, Dr. Airica Steed began her term in December 2022.
Posted inWeekly Chatter

Weekly Chatter: Unionization push at health board, Bibb meets Bill Clinton, MetroHealth loses money, labor leader name disappears

Avatar photoNick Castele, Government ReporterCandice Wilder, Health ReporterStephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice ReporterPaul Rochford, K-12 Education ReporterOlivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele, Candice Wilder, Stephanie Casanova, Paul Rochford and Olivera Perkins May 1, 2023April 30, 2023
Posted inBusiness

Vince Robinson leaves insurance job behind for love of music, arts: Side Hustle

Olivera Perkins, Economics ReporterJeff Haynes, Multimedia Director by Olivera Perkins and Jeff Haynes April 28, 2023August 22, 2023
Activists rally for worker rights, wage theft
Posted inWeekly Chatter

Weekly Chatter: More West Side Market drama, Dennis Kucinich back on campaign trail, county to talk wage theft

Avatar photoStephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice ReporterOlivera Perkins, Economics ReporterNick Castele, Government Reporter by Mark Naymik, Stephanie Casanova, Olivera Perkins and Nick Castele April 24, 2023April 23, 2023
Artist Lacy Talley is seated at an easel painting. She is surrounded by two young women, who are also smiling.
Posted inBusiness

Arts group hopes grants will spur change in long-ignored neighborhoods in Greater Cleveland

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins April 14, 2023October 18, 2024

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