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First, Trump canceled protections against contractor discrimination. Now he's gutting the DOL office that enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws by cutting 90% of its staff. #WorkerProtections
April 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Need support with wildfire recovery, workers’ rights, or public benefits? Swipe through to see what’s happening this week! #LACounty #WorkersRights #PublicBenefits #MediCal #CannabisManagement #WorkerProtections #FireRecovery #AltadenaStrong #PalisadesStrong #YouthResources
November 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
OSHA deleted 18 workplace safety guides in a botched DEI purge under #DonaldTrump. The removed documents included critical protections for EMS responders and nursing home workers, with most having no connection to DEI.

#WorkplaceSafety #OSHA #WorkerProtections #LaborRights #OccupationalSafety
February 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"Leaders in the agriculture and construction industries said such rules would create “an unneeded burden to thousands of businesses, a bottomless pit of red tape, lost time and money.” "
#USPolitics #HumanRights #WorkerProtections #WhatWeCouldLose #GiftLink
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Florida Farmworker Who Suffered Heat Strokes Is Stunned at Ban on Outdoor Protections
After two heat strokes and damaged kidneys, José Delgado remains stunned that Florida banned counties from enacting protections for outdoor workers.
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October 27, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Houston is set to revamp its tax abatement program, tying incentives to fair wages, worker protections, and community benefits—transforming the landscape of economic development!

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#HoustonHarrisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #HoustonEconomicDevelopment #WorkerProtections
Houston staff outline broad Chapter 44 tax-abatement amendments tying pay, benefits and community conditions to approvals
City staff proposed a package of amendments to Chapter 44 that would require a municipal-wage floor, prevailing construction pay, workers' compensation, health-benefit certification, apprenticeship thresholds and stronger compliance tools for tax abatement agreements.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:52 PM
KQED:
"Gov. Gavin Newsom issued on Thursday what his office called a “first-of-its-kind” executive order directing state agencies to prepare workers and businesses for artificial intelligence-driven workforce disruption."

#FutureOfWork #AILayoffs #WorkerProtections #TechNews #ArtificialIntelligence
After Meta Layoffs, Newsom Signs AI Order to ‘Protect Workers’ and Jobs | KQED
The wide-ranging order directs California to explore new protections for workers displaced by artificial intelligence.
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May 26, 2026 at 10:48 PM
🧵Everyone has a human right to safety, & #WorkShouldBeSafe — full stop. On #InternationalSexWorkerRightsDay & every day, we're reminded that the criminalization of sex work allows a culture of violence, harassment, lack of #WorkerProtections, & disregard of human rights to thrive. Sex workers...
March 3, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The 2026 employment law changes offer businesses a chance to strengthen #workerprotections, improve reporting, and reinforce #modernslavery safeguards across all operations.

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April 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
California provides strong anti-retaliation protections for workers who report discrimination. If you've filed a complaint, your employer cannot legally take adverse action against you. Key protections: no termination, no demotion, no hostile treatment. #WorkplaceRights #WorkerProtections
March 25, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Corporate agriculture failures and weak regulations let flesh-eating screwworms reach the US. Protect food safety and farmworkers!
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#FoodSafety #RegulateBigAg #WorkerProtections
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June 11, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Colorado lawmakers are pushing for critical protections for workers facing extreme weather, as heartbreaking stories reveal the urgent need for change.

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#CO #HealthSafety #CitizenPortal #ClimateChange #WorkerProtections
Colorado lawmakers propose worker safety bill amid extreme temperature concerns
Legislators advocate for protections against workplace hazards from extreme temperatures in Colorado.
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March 29, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Senator James B. Eldridge is shaking things up in Massachusetts with a bold new bill aimed at strengthening protections for injured workers!

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#MA #WorkerProtections #CitizenPortal #LegislativeReform #EmployeeRights
Senator Eldridge introduces legislation to protect injured workers in Massachusetts
Senator James B. Eldridge files bill to enhance protections for injured workers in Massachusetts.
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June 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Massachusetts just passed groundbreaking legislation to ensure essential workers receive hazard pay and safety protections during public health emergencies!

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#MA #WorkerProtections #CitizenPortal #CivicAccountability #PublicHealth
Massachusetts bill mandates hazard pay and protections for essential workers during emergencies
Legislation provides hazard pay and safety protections for essential workers during public health emergencies.
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September 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
San Francisco is taking a bold stand against wage theft and unfair labor practices by proposing new legislation to hold contractors accountable and protect workers' rights.

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#SanFranciscoCounty #CA #WorkerProtections #CitizenPortal #LaborRights #AccountabilityInLabor
San Francisco Board passes legislation to suspend contractors violating labor laws
Supervisors approve law targeting wage theft and unfair practices among city contractors.
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July 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
San Diego City Council has taken a bold step towards ensuring that the rise of autonomous vehicles prioritizes public safety and worker protections with a unanimous resolution.

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#SanDiegoCitySanDiegoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #WorkerProtections #EmergencyResponse
San Diego council adopts resolution urging local control, safety and worker protections for autonomous vehicles
After nearly two hours of public comment, the San Diego City Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling for local oversight, emergency‑response safeguards, accessibility protections and labor protections in response to recent driverless vehicle deployments.
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September 18, 2026 at 8:20 PM
I am running for #Arizona 's 5th Congressional District,
U.S. House.
I am fighting for all of us to get:
#AffordableHousing
#UniversalHealthcare
#betterwages &
#WorkerProtections
Watch my introduction video here to see who and what I'm fighting for:
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A MESSAGE TO ARIZONA CD-5 - EVAN OLSON for CONGRESS
YouTube video by Evan Olson For Congress
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July 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Boston is stepping up its commitment to civil rights and environmental protections by proposing a budget that aims to significantly increase staffing in key legal sectors.

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#BostonCitySuffolkCounty #MA #WorkerProtections #CitizenPortal #BostonLegalServices
Boston budget proposes hiring to enhance legal services and civil rights protection
Boston officials indicate budget allows for key personnel additions to bolster legal efforts.
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May 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Colorado's House Bill 1212 is set to revolutionize worker protections, allowing employees to report safety violations without fear of retaliation from developers.

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#CO #CitizenPortal #TransparencyInGovernment #WorkerProtections #PublicSafety
New guidelines protect workers reporting public safety risks in developer agreements
Regulations empower workers to disclose public safety risks without fear of employer retaliation.
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March 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Minnesota lawmakers are at a crossroads, debating a proposed amendment that could redefine the balance between worker rights and corporate interests in the state's non-compete laws.

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#MN #WorkerProtections #MinnesotaWorkers #CorporateInterests #CitizenPortal #EconomicPolicy
Minnesota legislators debate the amendment to repeal non-compete restrictions
Debate centers on protecting workers versus corporate interests in Minnesota's non-compete laws.
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May 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM