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US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Horse racing industry braces for crackdown on illegal immigration

Immigrant workers are crucial to the horse racing industry, with their absence potentially threatening the sport's viability.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Horse racing industry braces for crackdown on illegal immigration

Immigrant workers are crucial to the horse racing industry, with their absence potentially threatening the sport's viability.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

In a sudden reversal, CDC rescinds some staff firings

The Trump administration is rehiring some CDC employees after recent mass firings, raising concerns about the decision-making process.
CDC staff fired for performance issues are now being asked to return, creating confusion among employees.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

In a sudden reversal, CDC rescinds some staff firings

The Trump administration is rehiring some CDC employees after recent mass firings, raising concerns about the decision-making process.
CDC staff fired for performance issues are now being asked to return, creating confusion among employees.
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Shoofly Vegan Bakery Employees Locked Out After Disputes With New Owner

This is the second pay period in a row where employee paychecks were going to be late and we were not being told why they were late.
Portland food
fromNew York Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Newark Airport Crisis Started When Controllers Lost Contact With Planes

"Your only job as an air traffic controller is to prevent airplanes from colliding... And if those go out, you have no ability to talk to them."
NYC politics
Independent films
fromKqed
1 month ago

In Oakland, Ryan Coogler Shares the Story Behind 'Sinners' | KQED

Ryan Coogler reflects on personal loss and labor challenges while creating his film 'Sinners', emphasizing the importance of family and community.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Latest Line: A good week for Loren Taylor, a bad week for Omar Torres

In a surprising election result, the former Oakland City Council member and his supporters significantly outspent Barbara Lee to secure a remarkable victory.
Portland food
Independent films
fromMission Local
1 month ago

At the Roxie, short films shine a light on migrant farm workers

Lira's film highlights the critical role of immigrant farm workers in the U.S. economy amidst tightening border restrictions.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Letters to the Editor, April 2025 - High Country News

In a capitalist economy, industries need to adapt to labor shortages by increasing pay and benefits, rather than relying solely on the existing workforce to meet their demands.
Environment
#journalism
Education
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Journalism school needs to do more to prepare students for the hard parts

Journalism students face significant challenges including low pay, job insecurity, and a lack of diversity in the industry.
Education
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Journalism school needs to do more to prepare students for the hard parts

Journalism students face significant challenges including low pay, job insecurity, and a lack of diversity in the industry.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Fixing the US Navy's shipbuilding problems starts with the workers, agency analysts say

In my view, nothing is more important than addressing the critical labor shortages that afflict all the shipbuilding and public maintenance yards.
US politics
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Capitalism Is Even Scarier Than Usual In This New Horror Game

Order 13 transforms real-world labor issues into a horror experience by immersing players in a nightmarish Amazon-like warehouse.
Brooklyn
fromHell Gate
2 months ago

Alamo Drafthouse Workers in Manhattan and Brooklyn Have Been on Strike For 10 Days

Alamo Drafthouse workers are striking due to worsening conditions and lack of contracts, stemming from harassment and understaffing issues.
Unionization efforts have not led to improvements as layoffs and deteriorating conditions continue post-acquisition by Sony.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Ex-Staffer Calls Fetterman a Useful Idiot for Republicans' Amid Resignations from His Office: Report

Fetterman's support for Israel has polarized him among Democrats, leading to significant staff resignations.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Why you're paying more for your favorite pizza in Boston

Inflation is severely impacting the cost of running pizzerias, affecting ingredients, labor, and rent.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Humpday Headlines: Paul Pelosi Receives Kidney Transplant

Paul Pelosi received a kidney donation from his daughter Jacqueline, highlighting family support during his recovery.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Disposable: what Covid-19 did to those who couldn't afford to fight the virus

Sarah P. Jones' book 'Disposable' examines America's disregard for the underclass through personal narratives and the impact of Covid-19 on essential workers.
History
fromSmithsonian Magazine
4 months ago

The Roots of U.S. Work Culture-and Why the American Dream Is So Difficult to Achieve Today

The American dream once promised success through hard work, but now effort alone does not guarantee survival for many.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Bernie Sanders says Elon Musk is wrong about H-1B visas: 'Low-wage indentured servants'

Sen. Bernie Sanders criticizes the H-1B visa system, arguing it exploits foreign workers and undermines American jobs.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
6 months ago

Elon Musk's America PAC Canvassers Faced Surveillance, Sickness, and Late Pay in Arizona

Late payments and poor working conditions plague Musk-backed canvassers, raising serious concerns about labor practices and accountability.
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

Sarah Jaffe: No one wants to admit they're rich or poor. Everyone wants to think of themselves as middle class'

Jaffe argues that the evolving working class is primarily composed of immigrant caregivers who are often exploited, challenging traditional notions of labor and class.
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