Labor
Florida teachers sue state to stop unsafe school reopening plan
July 21, 2020The suit arises against a background that sees right-wing Gov. DeSantis slavishly following Trump’s demand to reopen states and schools despite the coronavirus pandemic.
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To labor cheers, Virginia OKs emergency anti-coronavirus safety standard
July 17, 2020And if the firms don’t obey, they’ll get hit in the pocketbook. The maximum Virginia fine will be $130,000 and there are no restrictions—including no restrictions on who is covered.
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Despite Trump’s happy talk, 2.4 million more claim jobless benefits
July 16, 2020Another 2,432,380 people filed for unemployment insurance benefits last week, the Labor Department reported.
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Labor launches video to get OSHA standards into coronavirus aid bill
July 15, 2020The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health launched a major drive, complete with a riveting video.
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NEA President’s valedictory speech challenges teachers to take on Trump
July 13, 2020The elementary school teacher from Salt Lake City isn’t going quietly into the dark from her post as National Education Association president.
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