While most health workers are vaccinated, many are still falling sick, exacerbating a staff shortage as more Americans seek hospital care.
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How the Workplace of the Future Could Leave Women Behind
Women are more likely to want to work remotely. But what if it ends up working against them?
Biden plan to make unvaccinated workers pay for Covid testing could backfire
The prospect of hitting businesses with new testing costs as many struggle to staff back up could harden opposition to Biden’s plan, and hamper the president’s latest push to end the pandemic.
Biden administration to write workplace safety rule tackling heat stress
Extreme heat kills more Americans than any other climate-related hazard.
The pandemic drove women out of the workforce. Will they come back?
Their absence could hurt the broader U.S. economy, so policymakers are weighing ways to help them return to work.
Workers are reaping benefits in the post-Covid economy. But their power may not last.
“I think the gains of workers will be evanescent,” said Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.), a former labor organizer and a strong voice in Congress for workers. “They will not last.”
Federal gov’t says employers can offer vaccine incentives
Business groups have been pressing the federal agency to clarify whether employers could offer paid time off or even cash to encourage vaccination.
‘Public Health 101 failure’: CDC mask decision may knock out Biden’s workplace Covid crackdown
Guidance that nixes masks for the vaccinated appears at odds with pending OSHA regulations that were expected to mandate masks on the job.
Biden administration advances emergency Covid-19 workplace safety rules after weeks of delay
The Biden administration is advancing emergency workplace safety rules to prevent the spread of the coronavirus after weeks of delay and growing pressure from Democrats and safety advocates.
Unions demand Biden cancel student debt for public service workers
The unions say the relief is needed because the Education Department’s existing Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has been plagued by problems and mismanagement.
`Bellwether’ for unions: Amazon battle could transform Biden’s labor revival
The union drive could become a lightning rod for Democrats’ efforts to push through one of the broadest expansions of collective bargaining rights in nearly a century.
More women reaching out with Cuomo harassment allegations, accuser’s attorney says
Charlotte Bennett’s lawyer told CNN that others who have experienced similar behavior by the New York governor have been in touch privately.
House passes labor overhaul, pitting unions against the filibuster
“We’re not going to let a few people stop it from happening,” AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said. “Its time has come. Its time is long past due to be enacted. And we’ll do it.”
6 Feet Isn’t Enough. Workers Need More Ventilation.
We now know that the coronavirus can be carried farther than six feet by tiny airborne particles known as aerosols. The CDC and OSHA need to revamp safety rules to address that.
Trump labor board counsel fired after resisting Biden’s call for resignation
Robb said that if he followed through with Biden’s request it “would set an unfortunate precedent” for labor relations in the U.S.
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