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Swing state election officials ensure security for ballots, workers

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) and Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Al Schmidt (R) joined CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday and ensured voters, ballots and election ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Here are the 28 states where workers are guaranteed time off to vote

Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.

New York State Parks Worker Dies Fighting Wildfire in Orange County, N.Y.

The blaze in Orange County, N.Y., was the latest in a series of wildfires to plague the region.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Why States Are Offering Workers at Private Companies Access to I.R.A.s

With the plans, workers are automatically enrolled and contribute through payroll deductions. The goal is to help more Americans save for retirement.

Business - The New York Times - November 15

MAP: See the states where restaurant workers rely most on tips

Both presidential candidates promised to eliminate taxes on restaurant workers' tips, a move that, if enacted, could be especially beneficial to employees in certain states.

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Red state voters backed a progressive pro-worker issue on Trump election night ballots and national momentum is building

On Donald Trump’s big election night, voters in the red states of Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska approved paid sick leave measures.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Harris huddles with Michigan workers

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Ve Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Harris courts workers in Michigan ahead of election Vice President Harris made ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Georgia poll worker accused of threatening to bomb election workers

A Georgia poll worker was arrested Monday for allegedly mailing a letter threatening other poll workers with rape, a "beatdown" and a bomb threat.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Former Georgia poll worker indicted in bomb threats against election workers

A former Georgia poll worker has been indicted after reportedly issuing a bomb threat against election workers, the Justice Department said in a press release Wednesday. In the release, the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

The city workers who found fulfilment in the fields

These part-time farmers say they want the best of both worlds, splitting life between Paris and the country.

U.S. Workers Might Be Souring on DEI

According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, U.S. workers are feeling “slightly more negative” about DEI efforts compared with last year.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

The naughty siesta: why workers are secretly napping at home

A cheeky little sleep during office hours is more popular than ever – but the days of the furtive snooze may be numbered. Name: The naughty siesta.. Age: The siesta dates back to at least Roman ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Trump’s Biggest Con: Pretending He’s on the Side of Working Men and Women

He’s even more antilabor and pro-plutocrat than orthodox Republicans.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.

The Great Tech Worker Revolution Has Begun

Pushed too far, tech workers are pushing back, and it’s a volcano waiting to erupt.

Business - Inc. - November 1

New York Times Tech Workers Go on Strike

The Times Tech Guild represents more than 600 software developers and others who run the back-end systems behind The Times’s digital operation.

Business - The New York Times - November 4

Election workers on the front line of American democracy

Harassment, threats & intimidation of local officials is increasing ahead of the election

Boeing workers voting on new union contract

Boeing workers are voting on a new union contract Monday that does not include the pension benefits that thousands sought during negotiations. Cody Martin, a Boeing union worker, joins CBS News ...

Will remote workers determine the outcome of today's election?

The rise of remote work has led to a surge in geographic mobility, with Americans moving from left-leaning urban centers to more affordable suburban or rural areas, potentially shifting the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Knowledge workers are leaning on generative AI as their workloads mount

A recent Thomson Reuters report found that the average knowledge worker expects AI to save them four hours per week.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

Why Gen-Z Workers Are Consciously ‘Unbossing’

Gen Z workers are dodging management promotions at work, according to recent data – and that could hinder company growth plans.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Nissan to lay off thousands of workers as sales drop

The Japanese car making giant has not yet said where in its global operations the job cuts will be made.

Medical worker sentenced in Ginsberg health data leak

A former health care worker who illegally leaked the health records of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison. Trent Russell, 34, worked as the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.

How the Democrats’ worker-centred trade policy failed

Taking dictation from the labour unions brought economic damage for little political gain

World - Financial Times - November 11

Bethesda Workers Go On Strike Against Microsoft

Last year, quality-assurance workers at Bethesda and ZeniMax studios formed ZeniMax Workers United, the largest certified video game union in the United States. Now that union is putting its ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 13

2 Workers Are Killed in ‘Tremendous Explosion’ at Kentucky Plant

The explosion at a food-coloring facility in Louisville also injured several others and caused widespread destruction.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Gen-Z Workers Are Swapping Jobs—and It’s Paying Off

A new report shows young workers aren’t afraid to leave their jobs for higher salaries.

Business - Inc. - November 13

55,000 Postal Workers in Canada Strike Over Pay

The union walked out after talks with the country’s main mail operator failed. The stoppage could disrupt deliveries before the holidays.