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Workers from Bangladesh sought jobs in Russia but instead got sent to combat in Ukraine

Wednesday, January 28 by AP

LAKSHMIPUR, Bangladesh (AP) — A labor recruiter persuaded Maksudur Rahman to leave the tropical warmth of his hometown in Bangladesh and travel thousands of miles to frigid Russia for a job as a janitor. Within weeks, he found himself on the front lines of Russia’s war in Ukraine. An Associated Press... Read More.

Man arrested for shooting BB gun at Tulsa utility workers, police say

Monday, December 29 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - One person is in custody after a man allegedly shot BB pellets at utility workers in Tulsa, according to police. The Tulsa police Department says PSO workers were shutting off power at a home near North Birmingham Place and East Read More.

Government shutdown enters third week, deepening uncertainty for federal workers

Tuesday, October 14 by TNND-AP

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The government shutdown is heading into its third week, continuing to create uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress. Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown... Read More.

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State Supreme Court ruling upholds Stitt’s return-to-office mandate for state government workers

Thursday, September 11 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Supreme Court has upheld Governor Kevin Stitt's executive order requiring state employees to return to in-office work, rejecting a lawsuit that sought to preserve remote work policies put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an 8-1 decision issued Tuesday, the state's high court sided with Stitt, who signed Executive Order... Read More.

Suspect indicted after masked gunmen threatened medical marijuana workers

Monday, July 28 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A joint investigation by the Attorney General’s Office and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has led to an indictment from the Multi-County Grand Jury. Robert Dewayne Mayfield, Jr., 23, faces five felony counts related to the robbery of a medical marijuana operation. According to court documents, Mayfield is accused of an armed... Read More.

Agriculture secretary vows no amnesty for foreign workers

Thursday, July 10 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled the National Farm Security Action Plan, a new initiative aimed at safeguarding American farmland from foreign influence, particularly from China. The plan, developed in collaboration with multiple agencies including the Department of Defense and Homeland Security, seeks to end contracts with foreign... Read More.

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Whistleblower claims Tyson Foods employs child workers, US senator calls for investigation

Tuesday, May 13 by WDAF

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley is calling on the Department of Labor to investigate Tyson Foods after a whistleblower accused the company of illegal child labor practices. Sen. Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, urging her to investigate Tyson Foods in light of... Read More.

Apple Says it Will Invest $500 Billion in U.S. Over Next 4 Years and Hire 20,000 Workers

Wednesday, February 26 by CBS News

Apple plans to invest $500 billion domestically over the next four years and hire 20,000 additional workers in the U.S., the iPhone maker announced on Monday. The company's plans include investing in a new 250,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Houston, set to open in 2026, that will make servers to power Apple's AI services. Apple... Read More.

Stories tagged with: workers

Workers from Bangladesh sought jobs in Russia but instead got sent to combat in Ukraine

Man arrested for shooting BB gun at Tulsa utility workers, police say

Government shutdown enters third week, deepening uncertainty for federal workers

State Supreme Court ruling upholds Stitt’s return-to-office mandate for state government workers

Suspect indicted after masked gunmen threatened medical marijuana workers

Agriculture secretary vows no amnesty for foreign workers

Whistleblower claims Tyson Foods employs child workers, US senator calls for investigation

Apple Says it Will Invest $500 Billion in U.S. Over Next 4 Years and Hire 20,000 Workers

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