Actors' deal includes pay rises and intimacy co-ordinators, union says
The US actors' union says its national board has voted to back the agreement with Hollywood studios.
2023-11-11 11:22
Daca: US programme for child migrants ruled unlawful
About 580,000 "dreamers" are currently enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme.
2023-09-14 06:52
Texas congressman leads thirst and hunger strike to urge heat protections for workers
A Democratic congressman from Texas is participating in a brief thirst and hunger strike Tuesday to "draw attention to the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including protections for rest and water breaks."
2023-07-26 07:28
There are almost no national safety rules protecting workers exposed to high heat
OSHA, the federal agency charged with protecting you on the job, can do little or nothing if your boss orders you to work outside in the searing summer sun.
2023-07-21 18:23
Biden administration to announce new steps to protect the LGBTQ community Thursday ahead of White House Pride celebration
President Joe Biden will announce a slew of actions Thursday aimed at protecting the LGBTQ+ community ahead of hosting what White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden called "the largest Pride celebration in White House history."
2023-06-08 18:28
How conservative activists worked to kill an effort to protect Florida election workers from harassment
Florida lawmakers were poised this year to protect election workers from harassment. Then, conservative "election integrity" activists worked to kill the effort.
2023-05-24 17:23