Labor

“Shamebridge”: UNITE HERE Local 11 Launches Boycott of Aimbridge Hospitality

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Public Policy, Government, State, Local, Lodging, Travel, Communications, Social Activism, Labor, Advocacy Group Opinion, Eye, University, UNITE, CalPERS, Sale, Advent International, Advent, Acquisition, Aimbridge Hospitality, Safety, IPO, Pressure, Airport, National Labor Relations Board, Restaurant, Action Replay, Growth

On the first day of the American Lodging and Investment Summit, UNITE HERE Local 11 members announced a boycott of Aimbridge Hospitality, the largest third-party hotel operator in the world, until the company agrees to sign a fair contract at its union properties in Southern California.

Key Points: 
  • On the first day of the American Lodging and Investment Summit, UNITE HERE Local 11 members announced a boycott of Aimbridge Hospitality, the largest third-party hotel operator in the world, until the company agrees to sign a fair contract at its union properties in Southern California.
  • The boycott announcement comes as 29 hotels across Los Angeles and Orange County have reached tentative labor agreements with their workers.
  • Aimbridge Hospitality has failed to meet the hotel contract standard, leading to what has become protracted labor disputes at the listed properties.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 is a labor union representing more than 32,000 hospitality workers in Southern California and Arizona that work in hotels, restaurants, universities, convention centers and airports.

New Data Shows Nearly 90% of Michigan Jobs Require Digital Skills, One-Third of Workers Currently Have Low or No Digital Skills

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Technology, TV and Radio, Manufacturing, Other Communications, Entertainment, Communications, Other Professional Services, Human Resources, Other Education, Media, Professional Services, Education, Other Technology, Agriculture, Telecommunications, Natural Resources, Software, Labor, Other Manufacturing, Internet, Training, Welfare, Student, Research, Comcast, Multimedia, Microsoft, Electricity, SAS, SAP, Computer literacy, Veteran, Microsoft Excel, ACP, NSC, Congress, Magic, Workforce, Organization, Affordable Connectivity Program, Digital divide, Parent, Public sector, Growth

The National Skills Coalition (NSC) released new data spotlighting the demand for digital skills in Michigan’s labor market.

Key Points: 
  • The National Skills Coalition (NSC) released new data spotlighting the demand for digital skills in Michigan’s labor market.
  • The NSC analysis found that 89% of jobs analyzed require digital skills, including those in Michigan’s priority sectors like manufacturing, healthcare and agriculture.
  • The most in-demand digital skills in Michigan include data entry, computer literacy, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Many sites also serve adults and can connect them to job searches, healthcare information and public assistance, and digital skills content.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Gov. Glenn Youngkin January 2024 Porker of the Month

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Sports, General Sports, Hockey, White House, Federal Government, State, Local, Public Policy, Other Policy Issues, Advocacy Group Opinion, Labor, Elections, Campaigns, Congressional News, Views, Basketball, Government, Metro, Fraud, CAGW, Citizens Against Government Waste, Washington Capitals, Capital, Month

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) its January 2024 Porker of the Month for agreeing to spend hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars on a new mega sports complex.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) its January 2024 Porker of the Month for agreeing to spend hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars on a new mega sports complex.
  • Youngkin joined Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis in a press conference to announce that both teams will be moving to Alexandria, Virginia.
  • This plan will force Virginia and Alexandria taxpayers to spend $300 million for the new arena and improvements surrounding the facility.
  • Youngkin was an easy choice for this month’s Porker.”
    Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.

Talkspace and the American Federation of Teachers Join Forces to Enhance Mental Health Support for Educators, Healthcare and Public Workers

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Other Policy Issues, Labor, LGBTQ+, Public Policy, Government, Other Education, Continuing, Primary, Secondary, Education, Other Consumer, Women, Seniors, Men, Training, General Health, Preschool, Family, Teens, Consumer, Parenting, Health, Children, Other Communications, Publishing, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Human Resources, Advertising, Communications, Search Engine Optimization, Blogging, Professional Services, State, Local, Student, Patient, Trauma, Partnership, American Psychological Association, Self-care, School, Mental health, Anxiety, Nursing, AFT

Today, Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK), a leading online behavioral health care company, announced a new partnership with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

Key Points: 
  • Today, Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK), a leading online behavioral health care company, announced a new partnership with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
  • The partnership will offer discounted access to high-quality therapy and evidenced-based mental health resources, including curated monthly content, to AFT’s more than 1.7 million members, including educators, paraprofessionals, nurses, health professionals, and retirees.
  • According to a recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, workplace stress has reached an alarming level, with 77% of workers having reported experiencing work-related stress in the past year.
  • “Talkspace is proud to join forces with the AFT to deliver high-quality mental health support for educators and school personnel who stand on the frontlines, playing essential roles in shaping positive futures for our youth,” said Natalie Cummins, Chief Business Officer of Talkspace.

The Arena Group Announces Workforce Reductions in Strategic Move to Transform the Business Model

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Communications, Technology, Labor, Software, Media, Workforce, FTI Consulting

Today, The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) has announced a significant reduction in its workforce of over 100 employees.

Key Points: 
  • Today, The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) has announced a significant reduction in its workforce of over 100 employees.
  • The Company, which has substantial debt and recently missed payments, is completing these cost-cutting measures to initiate a transformative shift towards a streamlined business model.
  • In parallel, the Company is actively engaged in negotiations with Bridge Media Networks, LLC, (“Bridge Media”) a wholly owned subsidiary of Simplify Inventions, LLC (“Simplify”).
  • The ongoing efforts aim to conclude the transaction in early 2024, including a substantial investment as part of the Bridge Media deal.

Takeda Named Global Top Employer for Seventh Consecutive Year

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Research, General Health, Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, Oncology, Labor, Science, Biotechnology, Neurology, Human Resources, Health, Public Policy, Government, Learning, Patient, Ethics, Acquisition, Organization, Certification, Nursing

Takeda ( TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK ) today announced that for the seventh consecutive year, it has received global Top Employer® certification for 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Takeda ( TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK ) today announced that for the seventh consecutive year, it has received global Top Employer® certification for 2024.
  • Takeda is one of just 17 companies that received global recognition, and it was additionally certified as a Top Employer across 24 countries.
  • Amongst this community of outstanding organizations, Takeda, has proven their commitment to their employees on a global scale,” said David Plink, chief executive officer, Top Employers Institute.
  • The full list of countries where Takeda was named a Top Employer is below:
    To learn more about Top Employers Institute and the Top Employers certification, please visit: https://www.top-employers.com .

Record $765B in Federal Contracts Awarded in 2023 – HigherGov Report

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Other Policy Issues, Labor, Other Defense, Homeland Security, Contracts, Congressional News, Views, Aerospace, Public Policy, Government, Manufacturing, Defense, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Other Professional Services, Healthcare Reform, Small Business, Government Technology, Professional Services, White House, Federal Government, Growth, Arms industry

A new report by government market intelligence platform HigherGov shows that defense and civilian contractors were awarded a record level of contract awards in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • A new report by government market intelligence platform HigherGov shows that defense and civilian contractors were awarded a record level of contract awards in 2023.
  • The 2023 Federal Contract Award Report , based on analysis of public and proprietary HigherGov data, found that federal prime contractors received a total of $765 billion in awards.
  • Competition levels reached a record high in 2023, with an average of 3.4 bidders per award
    “Strong growth in 2023 was primarily attributable to spending on the war in Ukraine, large defense procurement programs and broad-based award growth,” said Justin Siken, founder of HigherGov.
  • 2023 award levels benefited significantly from procurement programs and war spending that may not be repeated in the future.

KBRA Releases Research – Government Hiring Pads Strong but Slowing U.S. Employment Gains

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Labor, Professional Services, Finance, KBRA, Research

KBRA releases research examining the robust but slowing U.S. labor market.

Key Points: 
  • KBRA releases research examining the robust but slowing U.S. labor market.
  • The report discusses the outsized contribution of government hiring to overall employment growth over the last year and prospects for the trend to continue in 2024 as remaining pandemic-related federal assistance funds are deployed.
  • Click here to view the report.

GlobalData report highlights staggering economic costs for South Carolina of $7.4 billion due to obesity

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Labor, Fitness & Nutrition, Public Policy, Government, Healthcare Reform, Business, Professional Services, Health, State, Local, General Health, Welfare, Conditional sentence, Woman, Death, Medicaid, Weight loss, Culture, Medicare, Insurance, Federation, Eli Lilly and Company, Parity, Disease, DSM-IV codes, Workforce, Head, Overweight, GlobalData, Education, Pharmaceutical industry

GlobalData’s report, ‘ Obesity’s Impact on South Carolina's Economy and Labor Force ,’ analyzes the economic and workforce implications of obesity in the State of South Carolina, as well as the impact on state tax revenue collections and costs.

Key Points: 
  • GlobalData’s report, ‘ Obesity’s Impact on South Carolina's Economy and Labor Force ,’ analyzes the economic and workforce implications of obesity in the State of South Carolina, as well as the impact on state tax revenue collections and costs.
  • In South Carolina, approximately one-third of adults are classified as having obesity (35.0%), and another third have overweight (34.8%) in 2022.
  • Employers in South Carolina paid an extra $907 million in higher medical expenditures for health complications attributed to obesity and overweight.
  • The federal government also spent an estimated $1.7 billion more on Medicare and Medicaid for South Carolina residents.

WorkJam Launches New Products to Empower Frontline Employees and Managers

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Business, Human Resources, Labor, Consulting, NRF, Partnership, Qualtrics, Audit

All three new products are embedded into WorkJam’s core technology, making the WorkJam super app more robust and cementing the company’s leadership in frontline workplace technology.

Key Points: 
  • All three new products are embedded into WorkJam’s core technology, making the WorkJam super app more robust and cementing the company’s leadership in frontline workplace technology.
  • That partnership provides the two companies’ joint customers with AI-driven insights into frontline sentiment and empowers store and logistics site managers to boost frontline engagement, productivity and retention.
  • As the leading digital frontline workplace, WorkJam enables large enterprises to orchestrate their frontline workforces to improve productivity, engagement and retention.
  • In 2023, WorkJam was named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, which highlights companies making an extraordinary impact around the world.