Tag: Labor issues
Oilers, GM Ken Holland decry racial abuse against Ethan Bear
EDMONTON, Alberta — Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland said any racist comments directed to First Nation defenseman Ethan Bear are “totally unacceptable” and...
Deep-rooted racism, discrimination permeate US military
For Stephanie Davis, who grew up with little, the military was a path to the American dream, a realm where everyone would receive equal...
EU eyes Belarus sanctions targeting sectors close to leader
BRUSSELS — European Union nations sketched out plans for new sanctions Thursday against Belarus that will target economic sectors close to its authoritarian president,...
Democrats push bill allowing college athletes to organize
College athletes would have the right to organize and collectively bargain with schools and conferences under a bill introduced Thursday by Democrats in the...
Universal hikes base pay to $15 an hour at Florida resort
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort announced Thursday that it's raising the starting minimum wage at the Florida theme park complex to $15 an...
Lawsuit: Only Christians could apply for jail chaplain job
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Applicants for a chaplain's job at a Maryland county jail had to sign a statement affirming that they are Christians,...
EU beefs up disinformation code to prevent digital ad profit
LONDON — European Union officials unveiled plans Wednesday to beef up the bloc's code of practice on online disinformation, with the aim of preventing...
Uber signs driver bargaining agreement with major UK union
LONDON — Uber said Wednesday it's formally recognizing a major British trade union so it can represent drivers, a breakthrough for labor campaigners seeking...
Callaway goes on MLB ineligible list after harassment probe
NEW YORK — Former New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway was suspended by Major League Baseball on Wednesday through at least the end of...
Woman in racist Central Park confrontation sues over firing
NEW YORK — The white woman who was widely condemned and fired after a videotaped dispute with a Black birdwatcher in Central Park filed...