Livable Wages/Working Families
Friday, September 20, 2024
Proposed OSHA heat rule could affect Virginia workers
Labor advocates in Virginia are urging the public to weigh in on new federal protections to safeguard workers from the dangers of extreme heat…
Friday, September 20, 2024
PA hydropower turbine plant uses IRA funding to boost jobs
In Pennsylvania, some former coal communities are transitioning into clean energy hubs with funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. Pennsylvania …
Friday, September 20, 2024
Duke Energy's proposed rate hike, profits under fire
Duke Energy is facing criticism over its proposed rate hikes of up to 16%, while delaying the retirement of its coal-fired power plants in Indiana…
Friday, September 20, 2024
U.S. gender wage gap grows for the first time in a decade
New research shows the gender wage gap widened for the first time in two decades. The Census Bureau found full-time working women make 82.7 cents …
Friday, September 20, 2024
Solar power drives change in Ohio’s disadvantaged areas
Ohio's most vulnerable communities are set to benefit from more than $312 million in federal funding aimed at reducing energy costs and promoting envi…
Friday, September 20, 2024
Report finds poor working conditions in Texas clean energy industry
A new study showed as Texas has emerged as a national leader in wind turbine and solar energy installations, clean energy workers often face …
Friday, September 20, 2024
New OSHA rule aims to protect Florida workers from deadly heat
A new federal proposal to protect workers from extreme heat is being hailed as a potential lifesaver by labor advocates, even as Florida faces …
Thursday, September 19, 2024
UAW contract negotiations at VW focus on healthcare, safety, wages
United Auto Workers' contract negotiations kick off today with Volkswagen at its Chattanooga plant, covering over 4,000 UAW members. The union says …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
AR seniors to benefit from Medicare prescription drug cap
Arkansans who are on Medicare will see big savings next year thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. The Act will cap prescription drug costs…
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Study: Increasing minimum wage does not reduce jobs
A new report shows minimum wage increases have had little effect on the number of jobs in Maryland and nationwide. While the rhetoric around …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Parents, teachers voice concerns over rejecting federal funds for NC schools
From gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson to Superintendent of Public Instruction hopeful Michele Morrow, some Republicans running for office have …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
CO Amendment 80 could prompt private school voucher foothold
Colorado voters will decide whether to change the state's constitution to ensure families have school choice as a fundamental right. Kallie Leyba…