Labor
Some 1.16 million more people sought jobless aid last week
February 4, 2021The Congressional Budget Office projects high unemployment until 2031, underlining the need to go big on the stimulus.
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Mine Workers hail order for emergency anti-coronavirus standard
February 2, 2021Mine owners will be forced to protect their workers from the spread of the coronavirus.
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OSHA to order firms to protect workers from coronavirus
February 1, 2021The Temporary Emergency Standard will take effect by March 15.
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Liquid nitrogen leak at Georgia poultry plant kills 6
February 1, 2021At least three of those injured at the Foundation Food Group plant in Gainesville were reported in critical condition.
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Biden renews collective bargaining pledge to Fire Fighters
January 29, 2021“I’ll always, always protect your rights to collective bargaining,” Biden declared.
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