Amid deaths, California could require licenses for stonecutting shops
As growing numbers of countertop cutters in California suffer from an incurable and deadly lung disease, lawmakers are seeking to clamp down on which businesses…
Plus-size influencer blasts airline worker for refusing to push wheelchair as she 'nearly fainted'
Influencer Jaelynn Chaney has previously said plus-sized passengers should be provided with an 'extra free seat, or even multiple seats, to accommodate their needs' Source…
Augusta National warehouse worker admits to theft of Masters merchandise totaling $5.6M
Collin Morikawa walks on the 13th-hole fairway with the iconic Ben Hogan Bridge in the background on the final day of the 2024 Masters Tournament…
Israeli forces attacked ‘known aid worker locations’ in Gaza: Rights group | Israel War on Gaza News
Human Rights Watch says aid workers’ convoys and facilities have been targeted at least eight times since last October. Israeli forces have attacked humanitarian aid…
Wonderful sues to halt law that made it easier to unionize farmworkers
The Wonderful Co. is escalating its battle against unionization of its job sites, looking to halt a new state law intended to streamline the farmworker…
'I'm a cruise ship worker in the world's remotest place – it brings you to tears with its beauty'
Dr Verena Meraldi is chief scientist at Hurtigruten, a Norwegian cruise liner which sails from the bottom of Argentina, across the waves of Drake Passage…
IATSE wraps up craft negotiations. Now the hard part begins
In a departure from the labor rebellions that roiled Hollywood last year, the latest set of contract negotiations between a major entertainment union and the…
17 states sue over rules entitling workers to time off for abortion
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Republican attorneys general from 17 states have filed a lawsuit challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations…
California is trying again to extend unemployment benefits to workers on strike
Months after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the proposal, lawmakers in Sacramento are trying again to extend unemployment benefits to California workers who are on strike.…
Hundreds attend funeral of Polish aid worker killed in Gaza | Gaza
NewsFeedPolish aid worker Damian Sobol, who was killed in Gaza when Israel bombed the World Central Kitchen convoy, has been buried in his hometown. Hundreds…
Home Office worker arrested for ‘selling’ UK residency
The official allegedly contacted a man and asked for £2,000 to approve his refugee application. Source link
San Francisco jails lock down after alleged assaults on staff
Two San Francisco County jails were locked down over the weekend because of increasing assaults of deputies and other staff by inmates at the facilities,…
My Karcher pressure washer is a miracle worker and it’s been reduced from £150 to £115 on Amazon
THIS week, Amazon has cut prices on a range of Kärcher pressure washers, among them the K 2 Home Kit, a model I've relied on…
UNICEF worker describes attack on Gaza aid convoy | Gaza
NewsFeedUNICEF says one of its vehicles came under fire during an attempted aid delivery to northern Gaza. Spokeswoman Tess Ingram told Al Jazeera what happened.Published…
In China, Yellen calls for level playing field for U.S. workers, firms
GUANGZHOU, China — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on China on Friday to address manufacturing overcapacity that she said risks causing global economic dislocation, and…
Wonderful Co. accuses UFW of fraudulent tactics in unionizing workers
WASCO, Calif. — The revelation that United Farm Workers would be representing workers at a Kern County company owned by the state’s wealthiest farming family should…
California’s fast-food wage hike puts Democrats on defense
It’s no secret that California is expensive. Californians pay more than most for electricity, gas and rent. Even eggs cost more here. Now, fast food…
Rishi Sunak calls for inquiry into Gaza aid worker deaths
"And I've been consistently clear with Prime Minister Netanyahu since the start of this conflict that whilst of course we defend Israel's right to defend…
Australia’s PM demands ‘full accountability’ over death of Gaza aid worker | Israel War on Gaza News
Australian leader says the death of Australian aid worker is ‘completely unacceptable’. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has demanded “full accountability” over the death of…
Australian aid worker reportedly killed after air strike in central Gaza
An Australian aid worker has been killed in an Israeli air strike in central Gaza, according to Palestinian medical officials. Gaza medical officials said an air…