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Monroe County officials honored the response team of over 200 members from Monroe County that went to Buffalo to help with recovery efforts after the blizzard. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello recognized the recovery crew members for working to help clear the streets in Buffalo. They also helped with responding to emergency calls, restoring emergency […]
A new bill has passed by lawmakers in New York that will affect warehouse productivity in the state. This will also affect the metrics used by Amazon which has come under fire lately for the treatment of its workers. Labor and safety advocates have criticized Amazon for quotas that require workers in warehouses to work […]
Kellogg’s is not playing when it comes to making sure the show doesn’t stop but in this case production of their products. The union for 1400 Kellogg’s workers rejected the deal that would have given them a 3% raise. The workers continue to strike so Kellogg’s said it will replace those workers with new permanent […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated their list for the COVID-19 booster shot. The COVID-19 vaccine booster is only for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. So if you got the Moderna or the Johnson & Johnson shot you will not be eligible for this booster shot. You would also have had to complete the […]
Some good news especially if you are a teen and are looking for a summer job! New York State has officially raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers. The minimum wage increased to $15 per hour as of Thursday. At the beginning of the year, the minimum wage increased to $14.50 outside of New York […]
More Americans are quitting their jobs. But, according to reports the reason people are leaving for better paying jobs. Many companies have boosted pay or offered other incentives to attract workers. The percentage of people quitting their jobs, meanwhile, also rose to a record 2.8% among private-sector workers. That’s a full percentage point higher than a […]
Businesses are becoming more mindful when it comes to their employees well being. A few companies are taking the initiative to help their employees deal with overworking. Companies like Google and LinkedIn are giving their entire staff paid pop-up or self-care work holidays to reduce work related stress. The days off can range from a […]
When taking a trip to the grocery store make sure you have your mask and use the hand sanitizer stations before entering the store and after. A new study shows that there is a high rate of COVID-19 cases among grocery store workers. Especially those who deal directly with customers. The study was conducted at […]
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