Some FEMA workers who signed a protest letter have been placed on leave, according to a group.
Several employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) took leave on Tuesday after signing an open letter criticizing the agency’s leadership. This action was supported by a group that helped publicize the letter. Over 180 current and former FEMA staff members have signed letters expressing concerns about the Trump administration, which they believe undermines […]
Some FEMA workers placed on leave after signing a letter expressing concerns about their ability to handle a major disaster.
Some employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) who signed a dissent letter earlier this week were placed on administrative leave on Tuesday evening, as per documents reviewed by the Associated Press. Over 180 current and former employees of FEMA sent a letter to the FEMA Review Council and Congress on Monday. They expressed […]
Former DE Shaw trader requests New York court to dismiss contracts that ‘silence’ workers
A former executive from DE Shaw has urged New York’s courts to look into certain employment contracts prevalent in highly lucrative hedge funds. Dan Mickalou, who secured a $52 million arbitration payout in 2022 for loss of reputation after a notable exit from the firm in 2018, is asking the Court of Appeal to scrutinize […]
Microsoft requested the FBI to keep an eye on workers protesting Gaza, according to a report.
Microsoft has reportedly reached out to the FBI and local law enforcement to monitor a surge of protests connected to the Gaza conflict organized by its employees. Over the weekend, protesters appeared in kayaks at the homes of the company’s top executives on Lake Washington. On Sunday, activists targeted the waterfront residences of CEO Satya […]
Unions protest as HHS plans to take away bargaining rights from thousands of federal health workers.
Health Department Ends Bargaining Rights for Federal Employees The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially revoked collective bargaining rights for many federal health agency employees, a move that has stirred quite a reaction from various unions, which claim it’s illegal. On Friday, HHS representatives announced that the department terminated union approval […]
The government might be significantly overlooking the number of gig workers.
The job market is hitting a rough patch, leading to a slowdown in job creation. This situation is particularly challenging for younger workers, who find themselves facing higher standards and more competition than before. I mean, you have peers with more experience and, well, technology—like AI—competing for those same positions. And if you’ve been on […]
U.S. workers are facing a skills masking issue.
The workforce is already feeling the pressure from consistent layoffs. According to the Labor Statistics Bureau, or BLS, the situation isn’t surprising for American workers. Updated numbers reveal that only 73,000 new jobs were created in July, while layoffs have also increased significantly, doubling compared to last year. Analysis from a job site indicates that […]
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 […]