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Essential workers
How is digital tipping affecting service workers?
by
Janet Nguyen
Jun 18, 2021
As more companies move toward digital payments, that could create complications for employees.
Workers in food jobs at greatest risk of death in pandemic, study finds
Jan 27, 2021
Low-wage essential workers are dying at higher rates. Public health measures and vaccine distribution are needed to protect them.
There's a push to mandate hazard pay at the local level
Jan 13, 2021
With COVID-19 spreading out of control, it's never been riskier for front-line workers.
Restaurant workers in D.C. next up for vaccination
Jan 8, 2021
If you are a restaurant worker in Washington, D.C., you will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination in February.
Transit agencies get $14 billion in relief, with ridership still down
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 29, 2020
The money will let agencies avoid doomsday scenarios of thousands of layoffs and drastic service cuts.
Teachers move near the front of the line for vaccine
Dec 21, 2020
It's up to states to decide if teachers qualify as frontline essential workers, given that they're able to work remotely.
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Essential worker parents struggle with remote school
Dec 17, 2020
Those who work outside the home must often rely on family or pay for help to supervise kids.
Which essential workers should be prioritized for vaccines?
Dec 11, 2020
Pilots, bankers, meatpacking plants and teachers all say they should be first for limited doses.
Proposed cuts to New York City subway could make life worse for many
Aug 31, 2020
Service reductions would hurt essential workers most. The system is seeking a federal funding bailout.