Posts Tagged Low-Wage Workers
Workplace Protections Haven’t Always Included Domestic Workers, Some Lawmakers Want to Change That
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 29, 2020
Democrats in Richmond are pushing a hike in the minimum wage, hoping to make life easier for low-income working Virginians. But without another change in the law, that increase won’t apply to domestic workers. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Business Groups Are Lining Up Against Democratic Efforts to Help Virginia Workers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 15, 2020
Business leaders from across Virginia appear at a press conference announcing united opposition to raising the minimum wage, mandating paid family leave and overturning the right-to-work law. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Democrats in the General Assembly are planning to move forward with a number of bills designed to help workers. But, those efforts will have serious opposition. Michael Pope reports.
Lawmakers Want to Give Triple Damages to Stiffed Employees in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 23, 2019
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is coming together to help low-wage workers. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- State Department Should Be More Diverse And Engaged Across U.S., Report Says March 3, 2021The Biden administration pledges a foreign policy that delivers to middle-class Americans. Linking up to locales across the country — outside D.C. — could help with that, according to a new report.
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- Congressional Panels Examine Military's Role In Insurrection, New Security Funding March 3, 2021The Senate Rules and Homeland Security committees will hear from top military officials on their role in the insurrection. This, as a House panel weighs new Capitol security spending.
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- State Department Should Be More Diverse And Engaged Across U.S., Report Says March 3, 2021
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- Covid vaccine being tested in patients with low immunity March 3, 2021The race is on to find out if those with cancer and other conditions can be protected as the UK unlocks.
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