Washington, DC 911 workers get $800 bonuses for showing up
Staff at a Washington, DC, 911 call center are being paid an $800-a-month bonus in exchange for showing up to all scheduled shifts, officials announced. The generous incentives were announced in an email on Tuesday morning. NBC4 reported. “Effective immediately, all 911 employees who report to work all scheduled shifts will be paid an $800 […]
Little-Known Project 2025 Policy Would Tax Benefits for More Than 15 Million Workers – Common Dreams
Project 2025, the right-wing policy blueprint led by the Heritage Foundation and co-authored by more than 100 former Trump administration staffers, has been criticized on several counts. Tax proposalsThat includes big cuts to corporate tax rates and capital gains taxes that would benefit wealthy Americans, but a research group warned Wednesday that one economic policy […]
Bahia’s police killings pile pressure on Lula’s Workers’ party in Brazil | Brazil
Activists are sounding the alarm about police violence in the Brazilian state of Bahia, after new statistics showed more children and young people are killed by security forces in the state than anywhere else in the country. New statistics show that 289 people under the age of 19 were killed by police in Bahia state […]
Instacart delivery workers avoid stores with locked merchandise: report
Rampant retail theft has led to stores locking up products like toothpaste and underwear, frustrating many customers, but delivery workers are now reportedly starting to avoid such stores. Delivery drivers for apps like Instacart and Walmart Spark have to fulfill in-store orders within deadlines, so they don’t have time to press a button and wait […]
RNC, Trump Campaign Surpass 150,000 Poll Watchers and Workers
The Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Trump campaign had set a goal of 100,000 for their election integrity program, but the number of poll watchers and staff has now exceeded 150,000, the RNC announced on Monday. “The Republican National Committee and the Trump campaign have begun building an unprecedented 100,000-strong election integrity program,” the […]
Brute charged in attack on MTA workers freed after cutting deal — only to go on slashing spree
A psychopathic thug charged with attacking two MTA employees and a transit cop last year has been released after making a deal to receive psychiatric treatment, even though he also allegedly attacked four Rikers Island security guards while in custody. According to officials and sources, Christian Marrero, 21, not only neglected his psychiatric program, but […]
Harris pledges to end taxes on tips for service industry workers – KOMO News
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris told supporters in Las Vegas on Saturday that she supports eliminating tip taxes for hospitality and service workers, a major issue for many chefs. Her support follows policy. It was first introduced by a Republican rival.Harris endorsed Donald Trump as part of a pledge to support […]
Stellantis to shed more than 2,400 workers over discontinued Ram truck
Jeep maker Stellantis, one of the Big Three automakers, plans to lay off about 2,450 workers later this year at its defunct Ram 1500 Classic plant outside Detroit. “With the introduction of the new Ram 1500, production of the Ram 1500 Classic at the Warren plant will be [Michigan] The truck assembly plant is scheduled […]
Kamala Harris Deploys Fake Southern-Fried Twang with Auto Workers in Michigan
Vice President Kamala Harris again used her faux Southern accent while speaking to autoworkers in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday. The accent raises concerns about Harris’ sincerity, as voters often tend to align themselves with politicians who are dishonest. For example, Hillary Clinton, who lost the presidential election twice, Used In 2016, she used a fake […]
Stellantis to cut nearly 2.5K union workers as Ram Classic truck production ends
Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, will lay off up to 2,450 factory workers at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant outside Detroit as production of the Ram 1500 Classic truck ends. The company said the job cuts will take effect as early as Oct. 8 as the plant’s general assembly operations move from two shifts to one. […]