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The South has a new union—and workers have Black women to thank

Tina Vasquez

January 12, 2023 |

Prism |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, North Carolina

As a continuance of the Fight for $15 and a Union southern chapter Raise Up, the Union of Southern Service Workers is a first-of-its-kind, cross-sector union that offers membership to fast food, retail, warehouse, care, and other service industry workers across southern states. With Black women emerging as leaders, these organizations have built a multigenerational, multiracial labor movement that sheds light on the realities low-wage service workers have faced for decades.

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How A North Side Group Is Urging Chicago Businesses To Adopt Trans-Inclusive Hiring Practices

Maia Pandey

January 03, 2023 |

Block Club Chicago |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The Chicago Therapy Collective’s HireTransNow initiative provides businesses with guidelines for the hiring process to help them recruit more transgender employees. It also offers training sessions and access to a job board for transgender applicants on a sliding-scale payment basis.

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An ‘OG COVID Crew' nurse at Tucson's Banner-University, her story illustrates Arizona's urgent health care dilemmas

John Washington

December 29, 2022 |

Arizona Luminaria |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on, and exasperated, existing issues in Arizona’s healthcare industry. Medical staff are still dealing with the repercussions and are speaking up to demand better working conditions.

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For Indonesian domestic workers in Malaysia, Facebook becomes a tool for empowerment

Liani MK

November 28, 2022 |

Southeast Asia Globe |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Malaysia

Indonesian domestic workers in Malaysia are leveraging Facebook groups to raise awareness around poor working conditions, empower migrant workers to understand their labor rights, and provide a source of community and connection for employees who are often isolated and in need of support.

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Absent Federal Oversight of Animal Agriculture Safety, States and Others Step Up for Change

Christina Cooke

November 18, 2022 |

Civil Eats |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Organizations like Milk and Dignity are filling in the worker safety gaps left behind in federal regulations by working with farms to implement worker-driven protections.

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KCATA tackled its driver shortage. Now, bus drivers want to see more change

Mili Mansaray

November 18, 2022 |

The Kansas City Beacon |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

In a complex effort to increase morale among bus drivers and address worker shortages, the Kansas City Area Transit Authority has negotiated a new union contract with drivers and maintenance crews to increase their hourly wage. Through the new contract and intensified recruitment efforts, the KCATA has hired an additional 55 drivers, exceeding its goal of 45 more drivers by the end of this year.

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How an LGBTQ conference is shaping the business job market

Chris Rudisill

November 11, 2022 |

QNotes Carolinas |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Reaching Out MBA's LGBTQ+ conference provides a space for LGBTQ+ business students to find a sense of community, learn from others in their field, and connect with companies specifically interested in hiring LGBTQ+ employees. In the past, roughly 90 percent of job-seeking attendees have been selected for coffee chats or interviews with recruiting companies, and about 27 percent have come away with job offers.

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Standing up in the wage gap!

Taisha Walker

November 10, 2022 |

Solutionaries |

Video |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Texas

The Power on Heels Fund provides annual training for Latinas and women of color to raise awareness about the gender pay gap and teach them to advocate for themselves when it comes to pay. The organization also provides scholarships to students and professionals, which helped one previous recipient obtain a needed certification to open her own business.

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Money Talks: Is pay transparency good?

Mike Bird Alice Fulwood Soumaya Keynes

November 09, 2022 |

The Economist |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

In some places, like NYC, there are pay transparency laws in place in an effort to reduce pay inequality. Similarly, there are several companies with pay transparency policies in place to both reduce pay gaps between different groups and improve employee satisfaction.

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These Workers Took On One Of Hollywood's Most Iconic Hotels – And Won

Frances Nguyen

October 25, 2022 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Hollywood, California

After years of reported abuse and corresponding attempts to organize, employees at the famous hotel Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, represented by trade organization Unite Here Local 11, reached an agreement with its management to allow them to unionize. The hope is that this unionization serves as an inspiration for others in the hospitality industry seeking fair treatment and work conditions.

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