City employees in Richmond are frustrated by the city s unwillingness to negotiate a union contract. Earlier this year, the workers voted to unionize, seeking a fair wage, affordable health care and paid leave benefits. Workers feel the city is not taking their effort seriously, and they are on a deadline. .
Michigan groups advocating for a minimum wage hike and paid leave say they ll finally see their day in court next month. Petitioners are expected in State Supreme court following the Michigan Legislature s 2018 adoption of a citizen-initiated petition mandating paid sick time. An "adopt and amend" approach taken by the Legislature altered provisions in the original law. .
Finding a job after prison can be tough, but a program in Mississippi is helping formerly incarcerated people get back on their feet. The Governor s Job Fair Network holds community-based hiring events throughout the state, connecting job seekers with potential employers. Adam Todd with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is the director of the network - and said they work with the Department of Corrections to put on three job fairs a year specifically for people who are re-entering the workforce. .
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is inviting Texas veterans, service members, and veteran spouses to participate in the upcoming 2023 Hiring Red, White, & You! statewide hiring fair that starts today, November 1, and runs through November 17.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is inviting Texas veterans, service members, and veteran spouses to participate in the upcoming 2023 Hiring Red, White, & You! statewide hiring fair that starts today, November 1, and runs through November 17.