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healthcare1 day ago•6 min saved

NYC nurses launch largest hospital strike over pay, staffing and safety

Nearly 15,000 New York State Nurses Association members walked out at Montefiore Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian and Mount Sinai—the biggest nursing strike in NYC history—demanding inflation-adjusted pay, stronger staffing protections, and new contract provisions on artificial intelligence and workplace violence. Hospitals say negotiations with mediators were limited and warn the demands would be costly amid federal health-care funding changes; state officials will monitor patient safety as hospitals deploy temporary staff and have spent more than $100 million preparing for the strike.

via Politico|

#healthcare #labor #newyorkcity

labor1 month ago•10 min saved

US Labor Movement Faces Challenges Amid Political Turmoil

The US labor movement faces significant challenges under Trump, including a crippled NLRB, legal delays, and hostile policies, which hinder workers' rights to organize and protect their interests, despite some recent victories like the Whole Foods unionization.

via The Guardian|

#labor #labor-movement #nlrb

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Trump's Surgeon General Nominee Casey Means Delays Confirmation Hearing Due to Labor

The Senate hearing for Trump's surgeon general nominee, Dr. Casey Means, has been postponed as she goes into labor with her first child. Means, a holistic health advocate and author, was scheduled to appear virtually due to her pregnancy, but the date for rescheduling is not yet known.

via CNN|

#delayed-hearing #holistic-health #labor

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Massive Pro-Gaza Protests Disrupt Italy

Workers across Italy staged a large-scale strike in support of Gaza, highlighting international solidarity and labor activism related to the ongoing conflict.

via politico.eu|

#gaza #italy #labor

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Welcomes First Child Amid NFL Debut

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed practice as his fiancée Katya Kuropas went into labor, shortly after his impressive NFL debut where he led Minnesota to a win with two touchdown passes and a run. The couple, engaged since January 2024 and together for nearly seven years, has not confirmed the birth of their son yet.

via New York Post|

#fiancee #jj-mccarthy #labor

politics4 months ago•6 min saved

Trump's Cabinet Meetings Highlight Political Showmanship and Policy Focus

President Trump and his administration celebrated various economic and social successes ahead of Labor Day, highlighting job growth, wage increases, tax cuts, and initiatives supporting American workers and rural communities.

via The White House (.gov)|

#economic-achievements #job-growth #labor

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

California Redistricting Battle Heats Up Amid Political Tensions

In California, labor groups and Democratic allies are mobilizing a ground campaign to influence the upcoming redistricting vote aimed at flipping five GOP House seats, with significant funding from unions and digital efforts, emphasizing the importance of grassroots mobilization in this low-turnout, off-year election.

via Politico|

#california #campaign #elections

technology5 months ago•9 min saved

AI's Dual Impact: Transforming Jobs and Boosting Salaries

The article explores the transformative impact of AI on work, highlighting the potential for increased efficiency and displacement, the exploitation of invisible labor, and the importance of preserving human dignity through policy and societal values, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to technological advancement.

via Gizmodo|

#ai #automation #future

entertainment6 months ago•16 min saved

Generative AI Reshapes Hollywood: Impacts on Screenwriters

The article discusses the impact of AI on Hollywood's screenwriting industry, highlighting concerns from writers like Billy Ray about AI as an existential threat that could erode storytelling and jobs, despite some industry optimism about AI supporting creative processes. It covers recent industry debates, legal gray zones, and the potential for AI to change the nature of storytelling and authorship, with some experts warning of chaos and diminished human creativity.

via Los Angeles Times|

#ai #entertainment #future

government6 months ago•3 min saved

US Departments of Labor and Education Launch Workforce Development Partnership

The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor have announced a partnership to create an integrated federal education and workforce system, with DOL taking a greater role in managing certain programs to streamline services, reduce bureaucracy, and better serve students and workers.

via U.S. Department of Education (.gov)|

#education #federal-programs #government

entertainment7 months ago•1 min saved

Cassie Ventura Welcomes Third Baby Amid Diddy Trial After Testimony

Cassie Ventura, who testified against her ex-boyfriend Sean 'Diddy' Combs in his trial involving serious criminal charges, is reportedly in labor shortly after her courtroom testimony. She had been eight months pregnant when she testified about years of abuse during their relationship, which ended in 2018. She is now married with two children and expecting her third.

via The Daily Beast|

#abuse-allegations #cassie-ventura #diddy-trial

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Amazon Faces Potential Strikes as Union Tensions Rise in New York

Amazon workers at the company's first unionized warehouse in New York City have voted to authorize a strike, accusing Amazon of refusing to recognize the union and negotiate a contract. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing 5,500 workers, warns of a potential strike if negotiations don't start by Sunday. Amazon has contested the union election results, but legal challenges have so far failed. Workers demand a contract with $30 minimum hourly pay and better safety protections. A second Amazon facility in Queens has also voted to authorize a strike.

via ABC News|

#amazon #business #labor

politics1 year ago

Trump Supports Dockworkers in Automation Strike Dispute

Former President Donald Trump has expressed support for the dockworkers union as they face the possibility of a new strike at U.S. ports. This backing comes amid ongoing labor disputes that could disrupt port operations and impact the supply chain.

via The New York Times|

#dockworkers #labor #politics

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Manchin and Sinema Block Democratic NLRB Majority in Senate Vote

Senate Democrats failed to secure a majority on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as Republicans and two independents blocked the nomination of Lauren McFerran, the current chair, in a 50-49 vote. This decision allows the board to shift to Republican control, with a vacancy for President-elect Trump to fill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized McFerran's contributions to workers' rights, while Republicans, led by Mitch McConnell, opposed her nomination, citing mismanagement concerns.

via CBS News|

#democrats #labor #nlrb

labor1 year ago

Iowa Pork Plant Fined for Illegal Child Labor in Hazardous Conditions

An investigation has revealed that children were employed in hazardous conditions at a slaughterhouse in Iowa, working dangerous shifts in violation of labor laws. The inquiry highlights significant breaches in child labor regulations, raising concerns about the enforcement of these laws and the safety of young workers in the industry.

via The New York Times|

#child-labor #investigation #iowa