At times, even after giving our best, we do not get what we deserve. We must then stand up for our rights and speak for ourselves. A group of ten workers did this when they were denied a raise and the basic amenities that they needed at the workplace. They had first made a request but it went unheard so they decided to skip work on one day and meet at a coworker's place. u/UnoriginallyGeneric shared, "So, up until Monday, I was a lead shipper and receiver and forklift operator for a regional health care company. I supervised five people in my department. Unlike many industries, we never shuttered during COVID."

Ten employees get together and quit their jobs after company refused to give them a deserved raise

Louisiana State

As the more than 30 hospitals in the Steward Health Care System scrounged for cash to cover supplies, shuttered pediatric and neonatal units, closed maternity wards, laid off hundreds of health care workers, and put patients in danger, the system paid out at least $250 million to its CEO and his companies, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

CEO of failing hospital chain got $250M amid patient deaths, layoffs, bankruptcy

Finding a new job is getting harder. Last month, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%, the first time it has crossed above 4% since 2021. Fewer people are quitting their jobs, and recent college graduates are having a hard time breaking into the market. Hiring might have fallen beneath...

7 in-demand jobs companies are hiring for—some are remote and pay over $100,000

FinanceBuzz

Skip the student loans and dive into these 15 non-degree trade careers that promise substantial paychecks and job satisfaction.

15 High-Paying Trade Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

After launching remotely during the covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Nothing has now mandated that its 450 employees will have to come into the company’s London office five days a week. In an email to staffers last week, Nothing CEO Carl Pei suggested that those unable to transition from remote working should leave the company and “find an environment where you thrive.”

Nothing is requiring employees to be in the office five days a week

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

SINGAPORE — The Lion City is set to launch an unemployment support scheme for workers who have been laid off or are involuntarily unemployed. The country's prime minister, Lawrence Wong, made the announcement during his National Day Rally speech, in which he spoke of Singapore's economy, education and housing policies.

In major policy shift, Singapore announces unemployment support scheme

A circuit court affirmed a $15 million conviction for a physician, who was the former medical director of several hospice care providers, for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, Vital Law reported Aug. 15. According to the report, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled there was...

Physicians' $15M fraud settlement confirmed nearly 10 years later

The Hill

As organizations navigate the shifting dynamics of the post-pandemic workplace, some have controversially used return-to-office mandates as a strategy to induce voluntary turnover. Recent surveys reveal that this approach has led to unintended and significant consequences, including higher-than-expected attrition rates and a disproportionate loss of women and underrepresented employees. Bamboo...

Employers used return-to-office to make workers quit. Then this happened.

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Nashville, TN

Business Insider

Jamie Jackson, an HR expert, has seen employees make these three mistakes over and over that cost them both time and money.

3 big mistakes employees make with their benefits, from an HR professional with 20 years of experience

The Independent

 Rachel Reeves has said there are “no blank cheques” to deal with pay demands from public sector unions, amid criticism of the Government’s attempts to end strike action.The Chancellor has already announced the Government would accept the recommendations of pay review bodies to grant millions of public sector workers above-inflation pay rises of between 5% and 6%.Junior doctors will be given pay increases of around 20% over two years while a multi-year pay offer has been made to train drivers in a bid to resolve the long-running pay disputes and end strikes.The Conservatives responded by accusing Labour of having...

‘No blank cheques’ to deal with public sector pay demands, says Reeves

South Carolina State

California State

Two House Democrats have written to Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su demanding answers about credible allegations that California and South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) agencies have been tipping off employers about workplace safety inspections. Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA), ranking member of the House...

Answers Demanded from DOL About State Agencies Tipping Off Employers About Surprise Inspections

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

From welding to construction, we unveil the top 14 blue-collar jobs for women, where ambition knows no gender.

14 Excellent Blue-Collar Job Opportunities for Women

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

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Federal mediator to join negotiations between union workers, UR Medicine Home Care

A federal mediator is joining contract negotiations between union workers and UR Medicine Home Care. Members of the 1199SEIU made that announcement Wednesday as they navigate...

Federal mediator to join negotiations between union workers, UR Medicine Home Care

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