Andrea Hsu
Stories
-
Business
As The Pandemic Recedes, Millions Of Workers Are Saying 'I Quit'
People are leaving their jobs in search of more money, more flexibility and more happiness. A record 4 million workers quit just in April.
-
Business
The Teamsters Want To Unionize Amazon Workers. Here's What That Means
At a convention of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters this week, the union announced it was creating a special division focused on organizing Amazon workers across the country.
-
Health
Federal COVID Workplace Safety Rules Are Here. But Only For Health Care Workers
The Biden administration has issued an emergency rule that requires health care employers to take steps to protect their workers from COVID-19.
-
Business
Working In Sweatpants May Be Over As Companies Contemplate The Great Office Return
Many offices that have been closed since March 2020 are beginning to bring workers back, but not all companies think they need a return to the old ways.
-
National
Hours Before Nursing Home Workers Strike, Governor Says Basic Agreement Has Been Met
Nearly 3,000 nursing home workers in Connecticut threatened to strike, demanding better pay, benefits and staffing. Hours before they were to walk off the job, the governor announced they had a deal.
-
National
In Response To Anti-Asian Hate Incidents, Groups Step Up Trainings For Bystanders
A surge in anti-Asian harassment over the past year has shed light on the role of the bystander. Two groups have teamed up to offer training on tactics you can deploy if you witness an incident.
-
National
Senate Says No To $15 Minimum Wage For Now, But Democrats Vow To Push On
Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 remains a priority of President Biden and Democrats after the Senate approved an amendment prohibiting a wage increase during the pandemic.
-
Health
A COVID-19 Vaccine For Children May Still Be Many Months Away
The first COVID-19 vaccines to hit the market will not be approved for use in children. Researchers must figure out if the vaccines are safe and effective in kids.
-
Business
Use It Or Lose It: Parents Set Wages Aside For Child Care. Now It's At Risk
For many families, 2020 ended up being a year with fewer child-care expenses. Now parents with unspent funds in their dependent-care flexible spending accounts are trying to figure out what to do.
-
Business
Florida Just Passed A $15 Minimum Wage. Is The Time Right For A Big Nationwide Hike?
Florida became the eighth state and the first in the South to adopt a $15 minimum wage. Replicating this in other states and on the federal level remains a challenge.