“America is on the move again… After 100 days of rescue and renewal, America is ready for a takeoff.” – President Joe Biden President Joe Biden delivered his first address to Congress and laid out what he called a “blue-collar … Read More
It’s a holiday we don’t hear much about, but it’s an important reminder of the hardships American and international workers experienced generations before us. May 1st, also known as International Workers’ Day, dates back to the late 19th Century and … Read More
April 20, 2021 – This was an emotional day across the nation as a guilty verdict came down in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. A jury found Chauvin guilty on all the counts connected to the … Read More
In March, the US House of Representatives passed what’s known as the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or PRO Act. The bill cleared the House with a vote of 225-206 and its future now hinges on the decision of … Read More
Elon Musk is no stranger to making headlines from his driverless cars to his mission to Mars. But recently he’s gotten attention for a 2018 tweet that discouraged unions within his company Tesla. The National Labor Relations Board found Musk’s … Read More
More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, things are still far from what we once considered normal. Employees have transformed their kitchens and living room spaces into home offices and replaced in-person meetings with video calls. What was initially … Read More
Just months after taking office, the Biden administration is continuing to work on an immigration proposal that would allow more immigrants into the U.S. His plan would also lay out an eight-year path to citizenship for the millions of unauthorized … Read More
The pay disparity between men and women has most likely existed in the United States since its inception, but it did not emerge as a political issue until the 1860s. The gender wage gap finally started gaining steam when women’s … Read More
Women’s History Month is a celebration of notable women who have helped mold our society. In 1987, Congress voted to dedicate the month of March to recognizing female figures who were often-overlooked for their contributions to our history and … Read More
The year 2020 was busy for California lawmakers when it came to new employment legislation. Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills into law, many of which went into effect on January 1, 2021. Here’s a look at some of the … Read More