Group attacks MTA worker during altercation at NYC subway station, police say
An incident occurred this week in a Bronx subway station where an MTA employee was attacked by a group of individuals, according to police reports. The 55-year-old worker was on the mezzanine level at the Bruckner Boulevard and Hunts Point Avenue 6 station around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday when four suspects approached him and instigated […]
Union membership stays close to all-time low at 10% despite worker support
“I like unions. I just don’t like my union.” I hear this a lot from workers across the nation. Many express frustration with union leaders who have let them down or treated them poorly. Some have even attempted to make changes within their unions but have felt powerless. They often imagine a better union—one where […]
Ex-Yosemite worker files lawsuit after being dismissed for displaying transgender flag at El Capitan
Former Yosemite Employee Sues National Park Service Over Firing A former employee of Yosemite National Park has initiated a lawsuit against the National Park Service (NPS) after being terminated for displaying a transgender pride flag on a rock formation at El Capitan, California. Shannon “SJ” Joslyn, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, reported […]
My worker wishes to take time off for the loss of her dog.
I’m managing a team of six experienced professionals who generally get along. However, tensions are rising due to a particular situation. “Lauren,” who lives alone with her dogs, has been taking time off to care for her sick pet. One of her dogs, aged 11, was unwell, and I informed her that she would need […]
Election worker in NYC states he would handle applications from non-citizen voters.
Non-Citizen Registration Concerns Raised in New York City In a recent undercover video, a New York City Board of Elections official stated that it wasn’t his responsibility to report anyone attempting to register as a non-citizen. This revelation came from a project by Muckraker, where a reporter impersonated a non-citizen, highlighting how officials might process […]
NYC health worker wished for the destruction of Israelis in disturbing social media post: report
Controversial Post Sparks Outcry in NYC Health Department A long-time official from the New York City Health Department expressed extreme sentiments about Israelis in a recently revealed social media post. “If there is one Israeli left in this world, it will be too many!” Ahmat Akkad, the community coordinator for the health department since 2017, […]
Ballot measures in California targeting OpenAI were submitted by the stepbrother of a worker at competitor Anthropic.
A unique effort to regulate major AI companies in California has stirred some intrigue, particularly after a ballot measure seemingly aimed at Sam Altman’s OpenAI was introduced by the brother-in-law of an executive at competitor Anthropic. In December, Alexander Oldham, a California resident, proposed two ballot measures designed to empower the state to take action […]
Customer Casharra Brown admits to throwing coffee at McDonald’s worker in Michigan.
A woman who tossed a “semi-warm” cup of coffee at a McDonald’s employee during a dispute has entered a guilty plea. Kashala Brown, 49, stated she was waiting at a McDonald’s in Michigan on November 4, 2025, for over an hour for her food and coffee. According to reports, she had placed her order through […]
A new study reveals that the typical American worker only has $955 saved for retirement.
According to a recent report, the typical American worker sets aside only $955 for retirement in defined contribution plans, including 401(k) accounts—this, of course, is well below what’s often suggested for achieving a secure retirement based on one’s age. The National Institute for Retirement Security (NIRS) found that across all workers aged 21 to 64—factoring […]
Average American worker has $955 saved for retirement, report reveals
Retirement Savings in the U.S. Fall Short A new report reveals that the average American worker has less than $1,000 saved for retirement. This statistic underscores the significant financial challenges many may encounter during retirement, particularly impacting the 56 million U.S. workers without access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. According to the National Institute for Retirement […]