The Build Back Better Act is on ice in Congress, but Texas labor leaders say reforms in the bill are needed to help shift America s focus to those who made the country s wealth. The legislation seemed poised to pass until Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., pulled his support. .
MILWAUKEE, Wis. Like most of the nation, Wisconsin does not have a statewide paid parental leave policy, but in Milwaukee, a three-month paid parental leave policy is being proposed for city government employees. The City of Milwaukee does not currently offer paid parental leave for its workers. .
RAPID CITY, S.D. If South Dakota wants to turn out a thriving economy, quality affordable child care needs to be a vital component, according to a new report, which lays out how the issue affects families and their budgets. Findings from KIDS COUNT South Dakota show most households around the state spend between $7,000 and $10,000 dollars each year for infant care from licensed providers. .
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. Strikes that erupted in what became known as "Striketober" aren t over yet. After a two-day strike in October, health-care workers at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield have walked out again to push management to finish up contract negotiations. .