Congress passes bill to allow public workers, including teachers, to collect social security benefits – KY3
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Congress has passed a bill that would allow public employees who receive pensions to collect Social Security benefits. of Social Security Fairness Act After passing both houses of Congress, it awaits President Biden's signature. If signed by the president, this bill would be repealed. Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension […]
New York governor orders firing of 14 prison workers after fatal attack on inmate | New York
New York Governor Cathy Hochul has ordered the firing of 14 state prison employees suspected of being involved in an attack that killed an incarcerated man. Robert Brooks, 43, died at a local hospital a day after the Dec. 9 incident at Mercy Correctional Facility in central New York. Hochul said the decision to begin […]
Unemployed workers having trouble finding a job, latest claims data suggest
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits was flat last week, but continued claims rose to a three-year high. The Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims for the week ending Dec. 21 fell by 1,000 to 219,000. This is lower than the 223,000 expected by analysts. Applications continue to be filed, and the […]
King Charles uses Christmas address to thank medical workers
In his annual Christmas speech, King Charles III thanked health workers who have been providing care for the royal family and is “tirelessly” providing aid to people caught up in conflict around the world. He praised humanitarian workers. The 76-year-old British monarch delivered his speech from Fitzrovia Chapel, a community space in London and a […]
Brazil Halts BYD Site After Chinese Workers Found in ‘Slavery-Like Conditions’
The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office (MPT) on Monday blocked the construction of a Chinese electric car maker BYD's factory in Camaçari, Bahia state, after 163 Chinese nationals working in “slavery-like conditions” were rescued from the site. announced that it had closed. via related parties statementMPT said an ongoing investigation, which began in mid-November, found that […]
Starbucks workers expand strike, closing nearly 60 stores in several US cities
Starbucks CEO Brian Nicol said the company needs to be more transparent about its app's pricing. Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to more cities and closed 59 stores across the U.S. as of Monday, according to the union representing more than 10,000 baristas. The strike began Friday in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, but […]
Viral video shows bar patrons tossing chairs at man who allegedly threatened to kill workers with a knife
A video has gone viral online showing patrons at a bar jumping into action to help a staff member after he was attacked by a man armed with a knife and threatening to kill people. kansas city police department said Just before midnight on Dec. 14, officers responded to a call at the popular pop-up […]
Starbucks workers expand strike in US cities, including New York
Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to four more U.S. cities, including New York, the union representing more than 10,000 baristas announced late Saturday. Workers United said in a statement that starting Friday, it initially closed Starbucks cafes in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, but also added stores in New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia and […]
Congress approves changes to Social Security for some public sector workers – USA TODAY
WASHINGTON – Congress passed a bill early Saturday morning that would increase Social Security benefits for public sector workers. The Social Security Equity Act would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset Provision (GPO), which reduce Social Security benefits for certain retirees who also receive pension income. Together, WEP and GPO […]
Politico Oped Urges Federal Workers to Resist Trump from Inside Administration
On Sunday, Politico published an opinion piece by a former lawyer for Bill Clinton and Brett Kavanaugh, who “implores” public servants to keep their jobs to fight the incoming Trump administration. Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, a nonprofit organization focused on public servants. pieceposted on the site with the […]