A closer look at why teachers are pushing for higher payTeacher salaries have been a major stressor behind strikes and a shortage in the profession. But the fight for higher wages is gaining steam.
After the sentence: The work to restore rights of returning citizensAccording to a Department of Justice study, 33% of participants released from federal prison did not find employment four years after their release.
Moms likely to lose on pay, less likely to have long careersA new report shows how much moms and female caregivers likely lose throughout the course of their lives.
Fast food chains begin using AI speaker boxA fast food company said that these digital interactions have improved accuracy and wait times for customers.
Job market remains robust despite interest rate jumpDespite the Federal Reserve trying to cool the economy to lower inflation, the job market remained active in April, new data indicates.
United plans to hire 15,000 new employees this yearUnited plans to keep its hiring push going through the next few years by adding 50,000 new employees by 2026.
Report outlines which jobs are most vulnerable to AI, new technologyAlthough new tech is expected to create 69 million jobs, automation could cause 83 million people to lose their jobs by 2027.
Military quality of life to come before new Congressional subcommitteeData shows around one-in-four armed service members have suffered from some form of food insecurity recently. Congress is trying to fix that.
3M to cut 6,000 more jobs globally amid economic issues3M said it would cut 6,000 jobs, in addition to the 2,500 layoffs announced in January. The company expects to save $700 million before taxes.
Remote work leaving young workers without supervisionManagers may say their door is always open, but what happens when the office is fully remote?
Biden increases efforts to boost manufacturing and union jobsThe president said union workers are going to "transform America" as they build roads, lay internet cable and install electric vehicle chargers.
DOJ reaches $2M settlement in Alabama sheriff harassment caseAn Alabama sheriff and the U.S. Department of Justice have agreed to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit involving female jail guards.
Lyft to lay off around 1,200 people to cut costsLyft announced that layoffs will be going into effect in the coming week. Hundreds of jobs are at stake.
Shutdown possible after Hollywood writers vote to strikeUnionized writers in Hollywood have voted to allow a strike, a possibility which looms as a deadline for an agreement with producers approaches.
Mo'Nique sues CBS, Paramount over 'Parkers' royaltiesComedian and actress Mo'Nique is suing Paramount and CBS in a case of disputed royalties for her sitcom "The Parkers" in a breach of contract case.
USDA warns meat packing industries after child labor violationsAfter crackdowns on severe child labor violations, the USDA sent the industry a stern warning.
Why are there so few minority journalists?A new Pew Research study shows that newsrooms are not representative of America. A look at the reasons minority students don't pursue journalism.
Future with no drivers on payroll a possibility amid FedEx changesWith a plan by FedEx to merge two of its biggest lines, the CEO has signaled that it could use more contractors for deliveries in the future.
Rutgers faculty on strike for first time in school history"We have no other choice," says a Rutgers University union as it joins thousands in the fight for fair pay and benefits for faculty and staff.
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Los Angeles school workers approve new labor dealThe deal will increase wages and health care benefits for school service employees like bus drivers, custodians and cafeteria workers.
Will public school teachers get a raise?Research from the National Education Association shows the average teacher salary in 2021 was slightly over $40,000 a year.
These libraries make it easier for parents to work remotelyPublic libraries have seen a rise in remote workers coming to do their work, and oftentimes, they're bringing their children with them.
Tech company blames former employee for whites only job postingAn IT firm claims an former employee did not have authorization to create a job posting seeking candidates who are white and American-born.
Unemployment remains low despite rising interest ratesDespite more Americans opting to return to the workforce, the U.S. unemployment rate is near historically low levels.
The gig marketplace growing with opportunities to make money remotelyEconomic experts say job layoffs and recessions have historically led to a growth in gig jobs.
AAPI Equal Pay Day: Studies show Asian women lag behindA new study shows that Asian American women make 80 cents for every dollar White men make.
Report: McDonald's to close offices briefly ahead of layoffsA report says McDonald’s will inform its employees this week about staffing decisions that are part of a wide restructuring of the company.
50% of US workers have a side job or some form of extra incomeConsumers in the U.S. are doing what they can to adjust to inflation by creating extra sources of cash flow.
How are U.S. jobs reports compiled?The data is based off estimates and not full official counts of the entire labor force, which is now over 160 million strong in the U.S.
Lawmakers are trying to make it easier for teachers to move statesWhen teachers move states, their licenses often don't come with them. It's a bipartisan mission lawmakers hope to fix to lessen the teacher shortage.
