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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago
NYC music

Five New York City Shows to See Right Now

Diverse exhibitions in New York highlight labor history, women's clothing, and innovative approaches to color.
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago
London

Who Really Built the Egyptian Pyramids-And How Did They Do It?

Slaves did not build the Egyptian pyramids; skilled laborers built them under organized conditions.
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago
NYC music

Five New York City Shows to See Right Now

Diverse exhibitions in New York highlight labor history, women's clothing, and innovative approaches to color.
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago
London

Who Really Built the Egyptian Pyramids-And How Did They Do It?

Slaves did not build the Egyptian pyramids; skilled laborers built them under organized conditions.
more#history
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Alexis Herman, the first Black secretary of labor in U.S. history, dies at age 77

Alexis Herman, the first Black leader of the U.S. Department of Labor, passed away at age 77, leaving a legacy of civil rights advocacy.
#trump
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
7 months ago

Exclusive: How Trump turned a viral Senate brawl into a union alliance

The Teamsters union's refusal to endorse a presidential candidate signals a potential shift in labor allegiance towards Republicans.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Tech industry

Trump wants to Make Work Manly Again. Men are saying no thanks.

Trump's tariffs aim to rejuvenate American manufacturing, yet many Americans are reluctant to work in factories.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
7 months ago

Exclusive: How Trump turned a viral Senate brawl into a union alliance

The Teamsters union's refusal to endorse a presidential candidate signals a potential shift in labor allegiance towards Republicans.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Tech industry

Trump wants to Make Work Manly Again. Men are saying no thanks.

Trump's tariffs aim to rejuvenate American manufacturing, yet many Americans are reluctant to work in factories.
more#trump
#immigration
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump wants to set up a self-deportation program that involves giving immigrants 'some money and a plane ticket' to get out of the US

Trump proposes a self-deportation program offering money and tickets for immigrants to return home but lacks detailed plans.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Marjorie Taylor Greene Sides With Musk In MAGA Civil War

Greene criticizes certain MAGA voices for lacking practical experience in labor discussions, emphasizing the complexity of hiring skilled workers.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump wants to set up a self-deportation program that involves giving immigrants 'some money and a plane ticket' to get out of the US

Trump proposes a self-deportation program offering money and tickets for immigrants to return home but lacks detailed plans.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Marjorie Taylor Greene Sides With Musk In MAGA Civil War

Greene criticizes certain MAGA voices for lacking practical experience in labor discussions, emphasizing the complexity of hiring skilled workers.
more#immigration
#union
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Trump picks Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Labor Department

Chavez-DeRemer appointed as labor secretary reflects Trump's labor agenda, emphasizing union relations amidst a complex political backdrop.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF parents

VTA union to vote on new contract proposal Saturday after nearly two weeks of striking

Workers are set to vote on a new proposal after two weeks of strike, addressing raises and arbitration clause.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago
SF politics

San Jose transit agency employees working without new deal - San Jose Spotlight

VTA negotiations with union workers have stalled since a court ruling halted a significant strike.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Trump picks Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Labor Department

Chavez-DeRemer appointed as labor secretary reflects Trump's labor agenda, emphasizing union relations amidst a complex political backdrop.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF parents

VTA union to vote on new contract proposal Saturday after nearly two weeks of striking

Workers are set to vote on a new proposal after two weeks of strike, addressing raises and arbitration clause.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago
SF politics

San Jose transit agency employees working without new deal - San Jose Spotlight

VTA negotiations with union workers have stalled since a court ruling halted a significant strike.
more#union
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
London music

I'd been singing the wrong word for 30 years': Deacon Blue on how they made Dignity

The song 'Dignity' reflects the dignity of labor through the story of a working-class dreamer from Glasgow.
#politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Saturday Links: 30,000 Attend AOC and Bernie Sanders's 'Fight the Oligarchy' Visit In Denver

Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders attract an unprecedented crowd in Denver.
Due to bad-weather negotiations, UC employees are striking across campuses starting April 1.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Senator and Teamsters President Who Nearly Fought On Senate Floor Tell Fox Trump Made Them Break Bread': Truly Built a Friendship'

Unexpected friendship between Sen. Mullin and Teamsters President O'Brien emerged after a confrontation, inspired by Trump’s encouragement to collaborate.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
US Elections

Trump tells a crowd in Las Vegas he is working with Congress on a bill to exclude tips from federal taxes

Trump proposes excluding workers' tips from federal taxes, aiming for Congressional approval as a key campaign promise.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US Elections

How DOGE is eroding support for Democrats' favorite Trump cabinet nominee

Trump's nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary faces challenges due to shifting Democratic support amid controversies surrounding Musk's government changes.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Exclusive | NY Democrat running for Stefanik's House seat once ridiculed upstate constituents in comparison to migrants: 'They show up late. They drink too much'

Blake Gendebien criticizes local workers, claiming they are not as hardworking as immigrant labor.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Saturday Links: 30,000 Attend AOC and Bernie Sanders's 'Fight the Oligarchy' Visit In Denver

Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders attract an unprecedented crowd in Denver.
Due to bad-weather negotiations, UC employees are striking across campuses starting April 1.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Senator and Teamsters President Who Nearly Fought On Senate Floor Tell Fox Trump Made Them Break Bread': Truly Built a Friendship'

Unexpected friendship between Sen. Mullin and Teamsters President O'Brien emerged after a confrontation, inspired by Trump’s encouragement to collaborate.
US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Trump tells a crowd in Las Vegas he is working with Congress on a bill to exclude tips from federal taxes

Trump proposes excluding workers' tips from federal taxes, aiming for Congressional approval as a key campaign promise.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US Elections

How DOGE is eroding support for Democrats' favorite Trump cabinet nominee

Trump's nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary faces challenges due to shifting Democratic support amid controversies surrounding Musk's government changes.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Exclusive | NY Democrat running for Stefanik's House seat once ridiculed upstate constituents in comparison to migrants: 'They show up late. They drink too much'

Blake Gendebien criticizes local workers, claiming they are not as hardworking as immigrant labor.
more#politics
Business
fromwww.pilotonline.com
3 months ago

US dockworkers threaten to strike against automation, creating economic uncertainty

45,000 U.S. longshoremen threaten a strike over job security amid rising machine automation at ports.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Digital life

"It's NOT An Emergency." Doctors And Nurses Are Calling Out The Medical "Lies" You Should Stop Believing, And It's Eye-Opening

Water breaking is often subtle and not an emergency; maintain a calm approach to hospital visits.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Homeless Woman Going Into Labor Is Cited for Camping Violation

A homeless woman in labor was cited for public camping by police in Louisville, raising questions about enforcement against the homeless.
#art
fromAnOther
8 months ago
Design

Inside Richard Malone's New Show Exploring Labour and Class

Richard Malone's exhibition 'A Record of Tenderness' highlights unseen labor in art and celebrates the often ignored bodies behind classical sculptures.
fromBerlin Art Link
5 months ago
Berlin

Review Ferdinand Dolberg at Anton Janizewski | Berlin Art Link

Dölberg's exhibition challenges the glorification of labor, revealing the monotony and emotional emptiness behind the ideal of hard work.
fromAnOther
8 months ago
Design

Inside Richard Malone's New Show Exploring Labour and Class

Richard Malone's exhibition 'A Record of Tenderness' highlights unseen labor in art and celebrates the often ignored bodies behind classical sculptures.
fromBerlin Art Link
5 months ago
Berlin

Review Ferdinand Dolberg at Anton Janizewski | Berlin Art Link

Dölberg's exhibition challenges the glorification of labor, revealing the monotony and emotional emptiness behind the ideal of hard work.
more#art
fromemptywheel
6 months ago
Writing

The Individual In Contemporary Society - emptywheel

Reflecting on individual purpose and the significance of finding meaningful work in a competitive society.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago
NYC food

It's peak melon season. Here's how to eat this late-summer treat.

Melon harvesting primarily relies on immigrant workers due to the difficult nature of the work.
Chef Florent Marneau's dishes creatively incorporate seasonal melons, highlighting their unique flavors.
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