Tag: Labor issues
Indiana mayor orders training amid flap over his own remarks
<p>MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A northwestern Indiana mayor who is facing calls for his resignation over his profanity-laced remarks about a Black pastor has...
Biden’s $1.9T rescue signed, agenda now a slog in Congress
<p>WASHINGTON — Tough as it was for Democrats, passing President Joe Biden’s sweeping <a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-personal-taxes-legislation-coronavirus-pandemic-unemployment-insurance-104c5477a7879abd4117abfea25c30d5">$1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue </a> package into law was the...
House approves pro-union bill despite dim Senate odds
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led House approved legislation that would invigorate workers' unions, following decades of court defeats and legislative setbacks that have kneecapped the...
Los Angeles school district reaches deal to reopen classes
LOS ANGELES — Students in the nation's second-largest school district could return to class next month under a tentative deal announced Tuesday with the...
Third party joins Plano police to investigate racist claims
DALLAS — A third party will be hired to investigate allegations of racist bullying and abuse against a Black 13-year-old boy during a sleepover...
House approves pro-union bill despite dim Senate odds
<p>WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led House approved legislation that would invigorate workers' unions, following decades of court defeats and legislative setbacks that have kneecapped the...
Third party joins Plano police to investigate racist claims
<p>DALLAS — A third party will be hired to investigate allegations of racist bullying and abuse against a Black 13-year-old boy during a sleepover...
Zimbabwe’s women battle gender discrimination amid pandemic
HARARE, Zimbabwe — There are very few female truck drivers in Zimbabwe, but Molly Manatse doesn't like to be singled out for her gender.
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LGBTQ rights bill ignites debate over religious liberty
A sweeping bill that would extend federal civil rights protections to LGBTQ people is a top priority of President Joe Biden and Democrats in...
Zimbabwe’s women battle gender discrimination amid pandemic
<p>HARARE, Zimbabwe — There are very few female truck drivers in Zimbabwe, but Molly Manatse doesn't like to be singled out for her gender.</p>
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