Bobby Rush joins theGrio owner Byron Allen and others who expressed anger after Chris Kempczinski appeared to blame the deaths of two children on their parents.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — After several failed negotiating attempts over the past four years, the county of Lake has finalized a new contract with the In-Home Supportive Services workers’ union. Following a brief discussion on Tuesday morning, the Board of...
The United States of America is the only developed nation in the world without paid maternity leave for new mothers. https://youtu.be/vim4tZvI_fw
Most people are used to whipping out their smartphones to track their latest online orders with airstrike-like accuracy. But the technology on some delivery vehicles also closely monitors the drivers, tracking everything from whether they are wearing seatbelts, to engine...
Democrats’ proposed home health care program has shrank to $150 billion, sparking concern it may not be enough to meet its supporters’ lofty goals. The plan to expand Medicaid’s home and community-base care services, which help people with disabilities and...
This week could have ended with the Democratic coalition in tatters. The long-awaited infrastructure bill is still on ice. The “Build Back Better” package has been stripped of key proposals on issues ranging from climate change to paid leave. The party...
The revolutionary Black Panther Party was founded 55 years ago this month and its ideals are not only still vital but celebrated. Fredrika Newton, the widow of Huey P. Newton, will participate in a public unveiling of the bust of the co-founder of...
Domestic workers, many of them women and many people of color, have inherited a racist, sexist legacy of low pay and little job protections. For Delores Sobowale, taking care of others is part of her inheritance and her legacy. Her mother...
19% of long-term care workers said they’ve quit their jobs since February 2020.69% said the national shortage of health care workers has affected them and their place of work.30% of long-term care workers said they aren’t sure or don’t plan...
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Rep. Rush calls for removal of McDonald’s CEO after comment about slain Chicago kids
Bobby Rush joins theGrio owner Byron Allen and others who expressed anger after Chris Kempczinski appeared to blame the deaths of two children on their parents.
New contract gives IHSS workers raise, money for supplies and training
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — After several failed negotiating attempts over the past four years, the county of Lake has finalized a new contract with the In-Home Supportive Services workers’ union. Following a brief discussion on Tuesday morning, the Board of...
BNC Live interviews April Verrett, president of SEIU Local 2015, regarding no paid maternity leave in the USA
The United States of America is the only developed nation in the world without paid maternity leave for new mothers. https://youtu.be/vim4tZvI_fw
Employers are gathering data on your work habits. California labor advocates want to change this, Chase DiFeliciantonio
Most people are used to whipping out their smartphones to track their latest online orders with airstrike-like accuracy. But the technology on some delivery vehicles also closely monitors the drivers, tracking everything from whether they are wearing seatbelts, to engine...
Democrats’ Slimmer Home Health Care Plan Hinges on State Uptake
Democrats’ proposed home health care program has shrank to $150 billion, sparking concern it may not be enough to meet its supporters’ lofty goals. The plan to expand Medicaid’s home and community-base care services, which help people with disabilities and...
POLITICO Playbook: Biden’s promise to progressives
This week could have ended with the Democratic coalition in tatters. The long-awaited infrastructure bill is still on ice. The “Build Back Better” package has been stripped of key proposals on issues ranging from climate change to paid leave. The party...
Black Panther Party ideals still resonate 55 years later
The revolutionary Black Panther Party was founded 55 years ago this month and its ideals are not only still vital but celebrated. Fredrika Newton, the widow of Huey P. Newton, will participate in a public unveiling of the bust of the co-founder of...
The New Deal devalued home care workers. Advocates hope new legislation can undo that.
Domestic workers, many of them women and many people of color, have inherited a racist, sexist legacy of low pay and little job protections. For Delores Sobowale, taking care of others is part of her inheritance and her legacy. Her mother...
Pandemic, Worker Shortage Pose Major Challenges to Long-Term Care Industry
19% of long-term care workers said they’ve quit their jobs since February 2020.69% said the national shortage of health care workers has affected them and their place of work.30% of long-term care workers said they aren’t sure or don’t plan...
A Landmark Win for Domestic Workers Lurks in the Reconciliation Bill
Gavin Newsom won the recall election with liberals’ help. What do they want from him now?
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