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Sunday, November 8, 2026

Heat Stroke? More Like Heat Strikes

As extreme temps rise, delivery drivers and warehouse workers face unsafe conditions and obstacles to collective action.

Navigating Networking Events While Black

To help you make the most of your networking endeavors, here are some essential tips to boost your confidence and effectiveness at important events.

UPS Workers To Vote On Tentative Labor Contract

A vote that could possibly lead to a UPS strike is due Tuesday afternoon as UPS workers will decide on a tentative labor contract.

Black Unemployment Is Low. What Happens When It’s Not?

Black workers are disproportionately vulnerable to economic fluctuations, and are often the “last hired and first fired.”

Biden Administration Unveils Draft Changes To US Merger Review Guidelines

The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday released a set of long-anticipated draft updates to the nation’s merger guidelines, introducing potentially comprehensive changes to the way the US government reviews mergers.

The Hidden Cost Of Gasoline

The North Seattle Arco station has a long history of leaking, with petroleum products discovered floating in the septic tank beneath it in 1990. One sample taken late last year showed levels of gasoline-related compounds 72 times higher than Washington's allowable limit.

States With The Lowest Tax Burden On Small Businesses

Small businesses contribute significantly to job creation, innovation, and community development. In fact, they account for around 44% of U.S. economic activity and have historically generated about two-thirds of all new jobs.

Affirmative Action Ruling Complicates DE&I Efforts In Corporate World

Affirmative action is just one specific policy among several options available to enhance diversity and inclusivity in various settings, whether educational institutions or workplaces.

No Deal Reached On Hollywood Actors Contract, Strike Vote To Be Held Thursday

The union representing film and television actors says no deal has been reached with studios and streaming services and its leadership will vote on whether to strike later Thursday, July 13th.

For UPS Drivers, Record Heat Means Dangerously Hot Trucks

With temps in unairconditioned delivery trucks reaching as high as 140 degrees, climate change could be a factor in a potential UPS strike.

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