The International Labor Organization points to increases in the unemployed, the working poor and people whose jobs are likely to be cut.

VOA: special.2009.06.08

His policies made him popular with much of the rural and working poor.

VOA: special.2010.05.22

He says the government is working to solve issues such as the income gap and poor housing.

VOA: standard.2010.03.24

This is a heinous crime committed against those who had been working tirelessly to assist the poor and the vulnerable on the front-lines of hunger and other suffering in Pakistan."

VOA: standard.2009.10.05