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Contract Workforce Not Sharing Equally in Prosperity of Tech Industry

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New analysis from workplace equity technology firm Trusaic indicates contract workers are not sharing in the success of the technology industry the same way regular employees are. Contingent workers on average make less than their regularly employed counterparts, the analysis finds. In addition, men dominate the contingent workforce and earn more than women working in science and engineering roles – mirroring the tech workforce overall. Trusaic partnered with workplace intelligence firm Revelio Labs to create the new report, (available for download here) and their analysis builds on the work of the Contract Disparity Worker Project from California's Tech Equity Collaborative (TEC).

Key Points: 
  • In addition, men dominate the contingent workforce and earn more than women working in science and engineering roles – mirroring the tech workforce overall.
  • States are beginning to recognize the critical importance of the so-called "shadow workforce" and seeking ways to remedy inequities.
  • "The tech industry has relied heavily on contract workers for more than 40 years," says Robert Sheen, CEO, Trusaic.
  • As many third-party agencies help tech companies augment their staff, a lack of transparency can leave contract workers vulnerable, TEC notes.

Alaska Airlines partners with Punky Aloha Studio on Hawaiʻi-themed airplane

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

HONOLULU, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of more than 15 years of service in the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska Airlines is partnering with Hawaiʻi-based illustrator, Shar Tuiʻasoa of Punky Aloha Studio to design our second special-edition painted aircraft in honor of the Aloha State. The artwork for the new aircraft will reflect Hawaiʻi's Pledge To Our Keiki and will be revealed later this year.

Key Points: 
  • HONOLULU, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of more than 15 years of service in the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska Airlines is partnering with Hawaiʻi-based illustrator, Shar Tuiʻasoa of Punky Aloha Studio to design our second special-edition painted aircraft in honor of the Aloha State.
  • Tuiʻasoa is an acclaimed illustrator and author known for her bold, colorful, and strikingly modern graphic style that showcases Polynesian heritage.
  • Punky Aloha Studio is Tui'asoa's illustration studio where she creates illustrations for murals, books, magazines, and product packaging.
  • "I'm excited to partner with Alaska Airlines to design a powerful message in a unique way to a global audience," said Tui'asoa.

Affordability Education Gap Is No. 1 Barrier to Increasing Independent and Gig Worker Health Coverage Rate, Per New Stride Health Survey

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stride Health, the leader in portable benefits technology, today announced the release of new insights during the 2023 Open Enrollment period that demonstrate perceived affordability as the biggest barrier in getting independent and gig workers to enroll in healthcare coverage. The survey gathers information from more than 4,000 gig workers and digs into their perspective on healthcare, their finances and their outlook on work moving into 2023.

Key Points: 
  • "But there is a massive education gap around affordability among non-benefited worker populations where nearly six in ten uninsured workers think coverage is unaffordable and unattainable.
  • What does all of this mean for the more than 50 million (and growing) independent and gig workers who don't typically obtain coverage through an employer sponsored plan?
  • More than half of uninsured workers, on the other hand, cite affordability as the reason they don't have healthcare coverage.
  • The survey also digs into the financial outlook and satisfaction rates of workers, particularly independent and gig workers.

Equilar Report: Roughly 15% of Russell 3000 Directors Were Ethnically Diverse in 2021

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

According to Equilars new Ethnicity Tracker, 14.7% of Russell 3000 board members were ethnically diverse by the end of 2021.

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  • According to Equilars new Ethnicity Tracker, 14.7% of Russell 3000 board members were ethnically diverse by the end of 2021.
  • At the start of 2021, ethnically diverse individuals represented 13.7% of all Russell 3000 directors, and that figure progressed throughout the year, albeit slowly.
  • By the end of Q4 2021, Black/African American Russell 3000 board members were the most prevalent among all ethnicities, representing 6.2% of board members, an increase from 5.6% in Q1 2021 the largest increase among all ethnic groups.
  • Following Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanic/Latino directors were the next most represented ethnic group, holding 2.7% of Russell 3000 directorships.

NACD and Vista Equity Partners Launch Pipeline Program to Increase Pool of Diverse Talent for Audit Committees

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

The program will identify high-performing diverse executives and equip them with a deep understanding of the responsibilities and oversight role of the board.

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  • The program will identify high-performing diverse executives and equip them with a deep understanding of the responsibilities and oversight role of the board.
  • We are proud to partner with NACD on this program, which will help to build a steady pipeline of high-performing, diverse board candidates to help bring varied perspectives onto audit committees, said Bessie Watts, Director, External Board of Directors Program, Vista.
  • We are committed to preparing a diverse pipeline for companies who will benefit from access to a deeper bench of talent.
  • Follow Vista on LinkedIn, @Vista Equity Partners , and on Twitter, @Vista_Equity .

Rise and RUN Launch AAPI Visibility Campaign

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

They will be releasing a series of educational content for the month of May as part of the ongoing AAPI Visibility Campaign.\nJoin the campaign to increase AAPI visibility and learn more here: AAPIpledge.US .\nRise is a civil rights accelerator that empowers everyday citizens to pen their own rights into existence.

Key Points: 
  • They will be releasing a series of educational content for the month of May as part of the ongoing AAPI Visibility Campaign.\nJoin the campaign to increase AAPI visibility and learn more here: AAPIpledge.US .\nRise is a civil rights accelerator that empowers everyday citizens to pen their own rights into existence.
  • Rise holds America\'s record for being the most efficient social movement in modern U.S. history by unanimously passing 34 laws impacting over 85.1 million people.
  • Learn more and join the movement at www.risenow.us .\nRUN AAPI (RUN) launched a breakthrough cultural campaign to increase Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth voting rates this election cycle.
  • (RUN) also conducted the first-ever comprehensive poll of Asian American youth voters in the country.

#StopAsianHate: U.S. Bank Provides Additional Support to AAPI Organizations

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

U.S. Bank today announced $60,000 in additional support to Asian American and Asian Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities to combat biases and acts of violence.

Key Points: 
  • U.S. Bank today announced $60,000 in additional support to Asian American and Asian Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities to combat biases and acts of violence.
  • The U.S. Bank Foundation grants were distributed to AAPI organizations in Southern and Northern California, Atlanta, Seattle and the Twin Cities.
  • In continued support to the AAPI community, we are investing in organizations across the country to combat these biases and acts of violence.
  • Last month, U.S. Bank pledged to do its part to #StopAsianHate and announced an increase in its support of Ascend.

ADEA Statement Against Racism and Violence Against Individuals of Asian Descent, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

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Monday, March 22, 2021

Although further details regarding this weeks mass shooting in Atlanta are still pending, this tragedy highlights the escalating violence directed toward Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our nation throughout the last year.

Key Points: 
  • Although further details regarding this weeks mass shooting in Atlanta are still pending, this tragedy highlights the escalating violence directed toward Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our nation throughout the last year.
  • According to a recent Stop AAPI Hate National Report, hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States increased during the pandemic.
  • We also stand in solidarity with our Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander students, faculty, staff, residents and fellows.
  • ADEA recognizes racism as an urgent public health crisis that significantly impacts oral health and oral health education.

National LGBTQ Task Force’s Winter Party Festival: February 27 to March 5, 2019

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Friday, February 22, 2019

The Winter Party Festival produced by the National LGBTQ Task Force is one of the worlds largest and best-loved celebrations for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.

Key Points: 
  • The Winter Party Festival produced by the National LGBTQ Task Force is one of the worlds largest and best-loved celebrations for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.
  • "Winter Party Festival has always been friendly and inclusive, WPF Festival Chair Rene Wolfensberger said in a statement.
  • Proceeds from the annual Winter Party Festival support the Task Forces local and national advocacy, organizing, and leadership development work for LGBTQ people.
  • About National LGBTQ Task Force:
    The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice, and equality for LGBTQ people.