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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I'm Afraid My Work History Is One Huge Red Flag for Future Employers

The challenge of switching from advocacy work in a union to a tech-related career underscores the need to navigate perceptions about union involvement in the job market.
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Council staff warned 'join union' after Reform win

Nigel Farage has made it clear the sort of changes he wants Reform-led councils to make, saying 'Work from home? Forget it. If you are a DEI officer, I suggest you look for another job'.
UK politics
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Anti-Adams, Anti-Cuomo Voters Have a D.R.E.A.M.

Progressive groups urge voters to avoid ranking Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race to prevent their candidacies from succeeding.
NYC politics
fromHyperallergic
4 months ago

Brooklyn Museum Extends Timeline for Widely Criticized Layoffs

The Brooklyn Museum delayed layoffs to explore potential city funding as it confronts a significant budget deficit.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

DOGE wants them 'gone' but makes it hard for federal workers to move on

Federal workers feel trapped by chaotic layoffs under DOGE, impacting their careers and reputations.
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Law
fromAxios
4 months ago

Judge temporarily halts Trump admin's federal worker mass firings, finds action likely illegal

A federal court ruled against the OPM's authority to direct federal employee terminations, reinforcing agency autonomy in employment decisions.
Law
fromAxios
4 months ago

Judge temporarily halts Trump admin's federal worker mass firings, finds action likely illegal

A federal court ruled against the OPM's authority to direct federal employee terminations, reinforcing agency autonomy in employment decisions.
Major League Baseball
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The downside of dream jobs

Ski instructor Louis Chiappetta highlights the disparity between high resort profits and employee wages, advocating for fair compensation.
Chiappetta's union strike success illustrates the effectiveness of collective bargaining in achieving better wages for ski patrollers.
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Portland
fromPortlandTribune.com
5 months ago

Oregon union asking lawmakers to pass worker safety bills

Oregon union leaders advocate for legislative measures to enhance safety and support for employees in dangerous job sectors.
fromBBC News
7 months ago

Met Police: vote for strike action over return to office working

The PCS emphasized that the policy notably "disproportionately impacts" women, part-time workers, and individuals with disabilities, raising concerns about fairness and equity in workplace policies.
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