Defense Department provides civilian workers with volunteer opportunities at ICE and CBP agencies
Volunteers for Homeland Security: A New DOD Initiative The Department of Defense is offering civilian employees a chance to volunteer in homeland security efforts, collaborating closely with ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents as part of the Trump administration’s immigration strategies. Officials from the U.S. defense sector informed that these volunteer roles are […]
Relying on working longer to save for retirement is a risky strategy, economists warn, yet some workers are depending on it.
Workers Increasingly Consider Delaying Retirement As life expectancy rises and concerns about finances during retirement grow, many Americans are leaning towards one solution: extending their working years. About 70% of those currently employed and not yet retired are contemplating postponing their retirement, according to recent surveys by F&G. Nearly half of the 2,000 adults surveyed […]
Minnesota mechanic discovers Ford worker’s wallet that was missing for 11 years beneath the hood.
A Lost Wallet Resurfaces After 11 Years in a Ford Vehicle A mechanic in Minnesota stumbled upon a long-lost wallet while working on a Ford Edge. The wallet had inadvertently been left behind by a Michigan assembly plant worker over a decade ago. Chad Volk, who owns LC Car Care in Lake Crystal, discovered the […]
Workers using apps deserve genuine rights, not mere ‘portable benefits’ tricks.
Recently, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) took a stand by rejecting some concerning legislation. This bill, which was framed as a means to provide “portable benefits” for workers in app-based jobs, was actually more of a ploy by corporations. It aimed to exclude these workers from essential state employment rights like minimum wage and unemployment […]
Joe Rogan says voters thought ICE would only go after criminals, not workers.
On Wednesday, Joe Rogan expressed that many American voters are feeling frustrated. They want immigration enforcement to focus on violent criminals instead of targeting workers. The popular podcaster pointed out that ICE’s actions, which mainly arrest individuals for illegal migration, may be alienating voters. This criticism comes from Rogan, who has supported Trump in the […]
Previous owner of Edward Teach Brewing in North Carolina faces charges for throwing a plate at a LongHorn steakhouse worker’s head.
Former Brewery Owner Arrested for Assault at Restaurant A former brewery owner in North Carolina was arrested for allegedly throwing a plate at a steakhouse employee after being told not to feed his dog from the table. David Gary Scholer, 49, previously owned Edward Teach Brewing and now faces serious assault charges stemming from an […]
Kentucky DMV Workers Discreetly Sold Driver’s Licenses to Unauthorized Individuals
A former employee of the Kentucky DMV claims he was dismissed after reporting that coworkers were selling driver’s licenses to undocumented individuals for $200 each. Melissa Moorman has come forward, stating that she observed DMV staff selling licenses to unauthorized immigrants about four to five times daily for at least two years. “Employees were receiving […]
H-1Bs are causing problems for American workers
Conversations around immigration often carry a certain level of modesty. There’s this notion—maybe you’ve heard it—that immigrants are, in a sense, “more American” than those born here. If they’re perceived as having a negative effect on the existing American populace, it serves as a reminder for some to perhaps take care of themselves more, like, […]
Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ sparks concerns among workers: A bartender shares it feels ‘too good to be true’
Changes to Tips and Taxation in the Restaurant Industry Athena Young, a bartender at Atomic Kitchen in Las Vegas, shared insights on the establishment’s “tax-free on tips” policy during a recent conversation. The idea of not taxing tips has become quite a hot topic lately. Maddie Lopez, a bartender from Los Angeles with 25 years […]
Young Tech Workers Are Most Affected by AI Changes
Gen Z Tech Workers Most Affected by AI Disruptions, Says Goldman Sachs A new analysis from Goldman Sachs indicates that Gen Z tech workers are particularly susceptible to ongoing disruptions fueled by AI in the labor market. According to senior economists at Goldman Sachs, the shift in the tech industry is significant, with Gen Z […]