Category: Labor
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Eliminating Billionaires: A Humanist Perspective
In recent years, the gap between the wealthiest individuals and the average citizen has widened significantly, prompting a reevaluation of economic systems and policies to ensure fairness and equity. The existence of billionaires, a symbol of extreme wealth disparity, raises important questions about the distribution of wealth and its impact on society as a whole.…
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WPRI released my news interview!
So following up on some of my previous posts, WPRI finally released my interview last night. The link to the Youtube clip is here. They also have a written version here. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When Nathan Quimby learned about a unique state law that requires employers to pay hourly workers time-and-a-half on Sundays and…
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CVS and Walgreens employees stage walkout amid unsafe conditions, staffing issues, and being overworked!
As soon as I heard the news from someone I immediately knew I had to cover this beautiful story. So the headline is Walgreens workers recently staged a walkout at hundreds of locations due to the unsafe working conditions, understaffing, and insane metrics. “We want patients before profits,” said the walkout organizer, who has worked…
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News interview almost ready to be aired and a CVS policy dive.
Hey there, I just wanted to share some exciting news and dive into recent developments regarding CVS and Walgreens, two major pharmacy chains. Let’s break down the key points here. 1. Interview with WPRI: In May of this year, I had an interview with WPRI, a local news station. This interview centered around the investigation…