Actors' deal includes pay rises and intimacy co-ordinators, union says
The US actors' union says its national board has voted to back the agreement with Hollywood studios.
2023-11-11 11:21
Daca: US programme for child migrants ruled unlawful
About 580,000 "dreamers" are currently enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme.
2023-09-14 06:47
Texas congressman leads thirst and hunger strike to urge heat protections for workers
A Democratic congressman from Texas is participating in a brief thirst and hunger strike Tuesday to "draw attention to the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including protections for rest and water breaks."
2023-07-26 04:51
There are almost no national safety rules protecting workers exposed to high heat
OSHA, the federal agency charged with protecting you on the job, can do little or nothing if your boss orders you to work outside in the searing summer sun.
2023-07-21 18:21
A bipartisan bill aims to protect journalists from being forced to reveal their sources
Journalists could soon enjoy greater protections under federal law.
2023-06-23 10:55
Biden to appoint coordinator to address book bans ahead of Pride Month event
President Joe Biden will appoint a new federal coordinator to address the increase in book bans enacted across different states -- part of a slew of new actions that he announced on Thursday aimed at protecting the LGBTQ+ community.
2023-06-09 02:48
How conservative activists worked to kill an effort to protect Florida election workers from harassment
Florida lawmakers were poised this year to protect election workers from harassment. Then, conservative "election integrity" activists worked to kill the effort.
2023-05-25 04:55