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Georgia Fires Recruiting Staffer Involved In Fatal Crash And Lawsuit

Georgia Fires Recruiting Staffer Involved In Fatal Crash And Lawsuit

Georgia fired Victoria Bowles, a staff member who survived a car crash that killed football player Devin Willock and another staff member in January.  Bowles filed a lawsuit against the University of Georgia Athletic Association

STRIKE: RWJU Nurses Strike Hold A Candlelight Vigil

STRIKE: RWJU Nurses Strike Hold A Candlelight Vigil

Tuesday night in New Brunswick, striking nurses from the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJU)  in New Jersey held a candlelight vigil. On the fifth night of the strike, the 1,700 nurses from USW Local

Tyson Foods to Shut Down Four Plants to Cut Costs, Reallocate Resources

Tyson Foods to Shut Down Four Plants to Cut Costs, Reallocate Resources

Tyson Foods, which supplies beef, pork and chicken in the United States, is shutting down four processing plants in North Little Rock in Arkansas; Corydon, Indiana; Dexter, Missouri and Noel, Missouri, as a cost cutting

STRIKE: Over 11,000 City Workers Walk Off the Job in LA

STRIKE: Over 11,000 City Workers Walk Off the Job in LA

Los Angeles is bracing for a major strike by over 11,000 city workers on Tuesday. The workers, who are represented by SEIU Local 721, are striking over issues including wages, healthcare, and working conditions. The

10 Largest Strikes in History of U.S.

10 Largest Strikes in History of U.S.

Welcome to a journey through the pages of history, where we unveil the powerful forces that have shaped America's labor landscape. Today, we embark on an exhilarating deep dive into the 10 largest strikes in

Former Dancers File Lawsuit Against Lizzo Alleging Hostile Work Environment

Former Dancers File Lawsuit Against Lizzo Alleging Hostile Work Environment

Three former dancers have filed legal action against Grammy-winning artist Lizzo, her dance captain, and her production company, alleging sexual harassment and the creation of a hostile work environment.  The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles,

Educators in 10 Council Areas Decide to Strike

Educators in 10 Council Areas Decide to Strike

Ten Scottish councils' education and early childhood employees have approved a pay strike. Following the summer break, targeted industrial action will be taken by members of Unite the Union's council. Numerous workers, such as janitors,

Joe Biden’s ‘Buy America’ Policy Boosts Job Creation in Wisconsin

Joe Biden’s ‘Buy America’ Policy Boosts Job Creation in Wisconsin

In a significant boost to the manufacturing sector, US President Joe Biden’s ambitious “Buy America” policy has opened up around 200 new manufacturing jobs in Wisconsin.  The initiative aims to strengthen domestic production, promote job

New Research Finds Remote Workers Are Less Productive

New Research Finds Remote Workers Are Less Productive

New research from economists at MIT and UCLA suggests that remote workers are less productive compared to those working in an office environment.  The study observed data entry workers found that those randomly assigned to

Southeast teachers allow strike if mediation fails

Southeast teachers allow strike if mediation fails

Following the issuance of a 10-day strike authorization notice, teachers in the Southeast Local School District are getting ready for a potential walkout. The notice was given out on Wednesday night following months of fruitless