In Boston, setting a goal for a racially diverse construction work force is one thing. Meeting it has proved more difficult.
Archives for November 7, 2021
What is colorism? Study highlights discrimination based on skin color among Hispanics
Darker-skinned Hispanics said they experience more discrimination.
Covid-19 Vaccines, Wellness Plans, and EEOC’s Strange Silence
On Oct. 4, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the tri-agencies) published guidance about incentives that employers may offer to encourage employees to receive Covid-19 vaccines.
Starbucks workers denounce the chain for harassment and threats to prevent them from creating a union
A group of Starbucks workers affirm that for almost three months they have been the victims of intimidation and threats by Starbucks, in order to make them give up their attempt to create a union.
NFL, Washington Football Team Should Lift Sexual Harassment Claim NDAs, Congress Says
Two U.S. representatives called on the NFL and Washington Football Team to lift the non-disclosure agreements that block individuals from speaking about sexual harassment and other issues in the team’s workplace, the Associated Press reported.
Federal judiciary defends internal sexual harassment review process
The federal judiciary is urging an appeals court to reject a high-profile bid by a former public defender in North Carolina to revive a lawsuit claiming its internal process for addressing sexual harassment reports violated her constitutional rights.
‘Striketober’ is showing workers’ rising power – but will it lead to lasting change?
A post-pandemic labor shortage has given workers leverage but experts doubt it will lead to a sustained rise in union membership
There are millions of jobs, but a shortage of workers: Economists explain why that’s worrying
Shifts that have taken place in society are becoming more pronounced on the labor market.
Nearing Monday coronavirus vaccine deadline, thousands of federal workers seek religious exemptions to avoid shots
With a Monday deadline looming, high percentages of federal workers are reporting they have been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
How to Create a More Fulfilling and Productive Workforce Experience
A SCADpro initiative reveals that company resilience starts with understanding how your “makers” and managers work.
Millions of people left the workforce during the pandemic. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said the new vaccine rules could help close the gap.
The U.S. added more than half a million jobs in October, but the share of people working still lags several percentage points behind pre-pandemic figures.
Blazers hire firm to look at workplace environment concerns
The team announced Saturday that it hired law firm O’Melveny & Meyers to ‘conduct a full, fair and independent review.’
Trail Blazers launch investigation of president Neil Olshey over workplace conduct
The Portland Trail Blazers launched an independent investigation of team president Neil Olshey over alleged workplace misconduct, according to multiple people with knowledge of the investigation.
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