WORKERS

May 10 2026POLITICS

A Look Back at the Life of a Labor Leader

George Gresham spent over four decades fighting for workers' rights in New York's healthcare industry. Starting as a housekeeper in a city hospital, he climbed the ranks to become one of the most influential labor leaders in the state. His journey from a hospital floor worker to the president of 119

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Mindful Relief for Frontline Workers

The study looked at how two traditional practices could help people who work in hospitals feel less stressed during the COVID‑19 crisis. It focused on three groups: one that did yoga, another that read the Bhagavad Gita, and a third that combined both activities. All groups were made up of hea

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Apr 16 2026HEALTH

Understanding mental health struggles among sex workers in Tanzania

Tanzania’s sex workers face serious mental health challenges that often go ignored. Studies show nearly half of them deal with depression, while over 40% struggle with anxiety and one in five shows signs of post-traumatic stress. Shockingly, a third have thought about suicide, and nearly 8% have act

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Apr 08 2026HEALTH

What made people hesitant or accepting of the Ebola vaccine in Congo?

When Ebola struck eastern Congo between 2018 and 2020, the country was already dealing with more than just a deadly virus. War zones, weak health services, and deep distrust in leaders turned this outbreak into a tougher challenge. Vaccines arrived fast—too fast for some—and not everyone trusted the

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Apr 05 2026EDUCATION

How AI changes jobs and why some skills still matter

Many young workers fear AI will take all the jobs soon. But history shows machines usually change work—not destroy it. Factories once needed people for repetitive tasks. Now they need problem-solvers who adapt fast. AI handles tasks quickly, but struggles with unclear situations. Workers who think a

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Women migrant workers in Thailand face hidden risks

Many women who move to Thailand for work endure violence that stays mostly unseen. These women often come from poorer countries hoping for better pay, only to face abuse that can scar them physically and emotionally. A recent study dug into how common this violence is, what kinds of support these wo

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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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