Labeled a “massacre” by authorities, video showing four migrant workers being burned alive at a gas station is driving a growing reckoning over the exploitation of foreign laborers by criminal gangs in Italy. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Broadcast this week by Italian media and … Read more
Almost one in four white-collar workers is experiencing a hidden professional crisis: a “mid-career stall,” defined as at least five years without a promotion or meaningful raise, new research shows. The costs of a mid-career stall can translate into tens of thousands of dollars in lost wages, plus other benefits that come with career progression like retirement … Read more
Exactly how artificial intelligence will shake up the U.S. job market won’t be certain for years. In the short term, the rapid buildout of data centers powering the rise of artificial intelligence is creating a boomlet in blue-collar jobs even as some companies invest in AI and axe white-collar roles. For now, most of the … Read more
The Trump administration is proposing a rule requiring federal workers to sign nondisclosure agreements, according to a draft notice the Office of Personnel Management posted Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “OPM believes that a governmentwide NDA form will promote consistency across Government, better protect … Read more
The Red Cross announced on Saturday that three volunteers had died in the Democratic Republic of Congo after apparently contracting Ebola while on duty there in March. The central African country has been gripped by an outbreak of the deadly viral disease which the World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency. The … Read more
Actor Noah Wyle stars in the medical drama hit show “The Pitt.” On Thursday, Wyle and his mother, who has been a nurse for four decades, will be in Washington D.C. speaking with lawmakers about policy changes that could help health care workers. The two speak to “CBS Mornings” about support for medical workers. Source … Read more
Noah Wyle, who stars in HBO’s “The Pitt,” joins “CBS Mornings” with Dr. Elisabeth Potter to discuss their push to improve mental health and quality of life for healthcare workers. Source link
Roughly three-quarters of Americans say their incomes are lagging behind inflation, according to a CBS News poll. Recent economic data attests to the dip in so-called real wages. In April, U.S. inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.8% from a year ago, while workers’ paychecks grew 3.6% — the first time since 2023 that … Read more
For the first time in decades, the Long Island Rail Road, which services hundreds of thousands of riders every weekday, is on strike over wages and health benefits for workers. Jericka Duncan has the latest. Source link
Tens of thousands of commuters in southeastern New York will be impacted as the Long Island Rail Road shuts down due to a strike over contract negotiations. The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, … Read more