The longer it goes, experts warn the autoworkers’ strike could cause car production delays soon
With no immediate end in sight, the United Auto Workers’ strike could soon cause significant disruptions and delays for car production nationwide.
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Federal lawmakers discussing ways to solve affordable housing crisis amid surging rent prices
Skyrocketing rent prices are making it difficult for many families to save for a home.
CDC report: Black women die from maternal causes at rate nearly 3 times higher than others
The number of women who are dying from and during childbirth is rising nationwide with mortality rates disproportionately higher for Black and Hispanic women.
Some parents call on Congress for long-term funding for affordable childcare
From closures to staffing shortages, childcare services have been hit hard by the pandemic.
Johns Hopkins launches online course to teach parents how to talk about the vaccine for kids
Johns Hopkins University is offering a new online course designed to teach adults how to have informed conversations with other parents who may be hesitant about vaccination for their children.
‘No limit to what we can do’: Black women voters ready for future SCOTUS nominee
This week, President Biden is reaffirming his campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Federal proposal for 32-hour workweek gets traction in Congress
This week, the Congressional Progressive Caucus with nearly 100 lawmakers endorsed a bill that would cut the workweek from 40 to 32 hours. The bill would require overtime pay after 32 hours.
WHO, CDC warns antibiotic-resistant superbugs are the next major public health threat
The CDC estimates that millions of superbug infections happen every year in the U.S. and now it’s one of the top ten public health threats in the world.