Career & Education

SAG-AFTRA has just declared a strike less than a year after their last labor dispute. Game Over The voices behind video games are going silent. After almost two years of contract talks that went nowhere, SAG-AFTRA has declared an industry-wide strike against video game companies.  Fans Prepare Themselves This move comes 10 months after members … Read more

Disneyland Resort workers are one step closer to a strike, which could stall operations at Disneyland theme parks and resorts in the US. Disneyland Workers Vote for Strike Authorization Workers at Disneyland have voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike against their employer after negotiations for better wages and working conditions have continuously fallen … Read more

After the shock closure of two significant lumber plants in Montana, the federal government has approved $2 million in funding to keep displaced workers in the state workforce.  $2 Million for Displaced Workers The US Department of Labor will provide $2 million in federal funding to help retrain and re-employ lumber workers in Western Montana … Read more

Months after California brought in a new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, we finally have some actual evidence of how the industry has been affected.  California’s $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers Last September, Californian Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that promised fast-food chain workers a minimum wage of … Read more

After months of discussion and controversy, Tesla’s gargantuan multi-billion dollar CEO pay package has been approved by shareholders for the second time. All in Favor A majority of Tesla shareholders have voted in favor of a $56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk, after months of fierce campaigning by the billionaire businessman and the … Read more

Hot on the heels of a major layoff in February and a $28 billion acquisition in March, tech giant Cisco Systems has announced the second round of layoffs as part of a company-wide restructuring plan. Second Round for Cisco Cisco Systems has announced its second round of layoffs this year according to a filing made … Read more

Many of us are looking for ways to supplement our income as the cost of living continues to rise. Yet, with a bit of hard work and some skill and dedication, there are plenty of side hustles that you can turn into full-time income streams. 1. Freelance Writing Image Credit: Shutterstock. If you have a … Read more

Unions in America aren’t just a part of the landscape; they are the gears that keep the machine running smoothly. If you’ve ever doubted the power of collective bargaining, let’s take a walk through the lineup of the most influential unions. Skeptical about joining one? Maybe it’s time to reconsider, because who doesn’t want a … Read more

A new Walmart bonus program could benefit hundreds of thousands of workers, but some investor groups argue that it is still not enough. New Walmart Bonus Program Image Credit: Shutterstock / Salivanchuk Semen Affordable US retail behemoth Walmart has announced a new annual bonus program that will make both full-time and part-time hourly workers eligible … Read more

One viral job post advertising for “white” candidates only has led to a civil lawsuit against the company that posted it. Tech Company vs. DOJ A tech company based in Virginia is facing civil penalties via the US Justice Department, after circulating a job post that called for only “white” candidates. A Controversial Job Post … Read more