WORKERS

Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Government Workers Demand Permanent Pay During Shutdowns

When a government budget standoff occurs, the people who keep flights running and passengers safe often go unpaid. This has happened many times in recent years, leaving air‑traffic controllers and TSA agents stuck with unpaid hours. Politicians have drafted bills that would protect these workers’ sa

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Delta Says Congress Must Pay for the Shutdown

Delta Air Lines has decided to stop its special congressional desk service until the federal shutdown ends. The service had let lawmakers and staff book flights at lower prices, secure same‑day tickets for votes, and change itineraries quickly. Delta said the priority now is safety and customer care

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Shaken by Unsettling Accusations

The story begins with a quiet confession from two women who, as children in the 1970s, suffered repeated abuse at the hands of a man celebrated for his fight for farmworkers. Years later, they spoke up, fearing that revealing the truth would damage a movement they had helped build. In 1966, anoth

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Truth About a Farm Worker Hero

A respected civil‑rights activist, who helped start the United Farm Workers union and worked closely with a famous labor organizer for many years, has said that he sexually assaulted her in the 1960s. She chose to speak out now because a long‑running investigation by a major newspaper revealed simil

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

A Century‑Long Shift in Federal Work Life

In the late 1700s, federal employees had no idea what “balance” meant. They worked in dangerous jobs—railroads, steel mills, and early factories—without safety nets or health plans. Survival was the only benefit; rest, exercise, or dental care were distant ideas. After a century of industrial

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Drones Strike Goma, Killing Aid Worker and Heightening East Congo Tension

A sudden drone attack on the city of Goma in eastern Congo caused three deaths, including a French aid worker. The incident marks the first drone strike in Goma since rebels from the AFC/M23 group took control last year. Rebel fighters blamed the Congolese army for launching the drones, claimi

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Feb 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech, Law and Money Shake Up the U. S. Landscape

The federal government is tightening its grip on new technology and financial tools, while companies face legal and economic pressure. The Food and Drug Administration announced it will pay extra bonuses to employees who finish drug reviews quickly, hoping to speed up approvals for patients in ne

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Feb 26 2026BUSINESS

Stellantis Workers Skip 2025 Profit Share

Stellantis announced that its U. S. auto workers will not receive a profit‑sharing check for 2025. The decision marks the first time since early 2011 that hourly employees under the company’s name or its predecessors have missed out on a bonus. Two years ago, workers earned nearly $14, 000 each; las

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

HIV Prevention: How Sex Workers in Lagos View a New Protection Tool

In Lagos, female sex workers face a high risk of catching HIV. A new study looked at how ready they are to try pre‑exposure prophylaxis, a daily pill that can stop infection before it starts. The researchers asked women who had never used PrEP about their thoughts and plans. The findings show that

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Learning to Keep Going: A Guide for New Workers and Their Parents

A senior manager at a leading software firm talks about how staying strong in tough times is key for both parents and fresh hires. He leads the team that brings a smart assistant into company chat, showing how technology can help people adapt. In his own life, he tries to teach his children that

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