Nonreligious voters are poised to make an impact, but sweeping statements about the ‘nones’ don’t tell the full story.
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More Americans are nonreligious. Who are they and what do they believe?
A new report by the Pew Research Center finds that the number of Americans with no religious affiliation — known as the ‘nones’ — is now nearly 30%.
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UAW wins big at Volkswagen in Tennessee
Despite making similar efforts for decades, the UAW union had never before managed to organize employees of foreign-based automakers in a Southern state like Tennessee.
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Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case
The case stems from a complaint filed after seven baristas who were attempting to organize a union at a Starbucks shop in Memphis, Tenn., were fired.
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Elliott Epstein: Bully billionaire Bill Gates isn’t much better as a philanthropist
Self-made billionaire businessmen are typically characterized by ruthless ambition, narcissism, and an all-consuming will to dominate, and Gates is no exception
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1 in 10 US workers belong to unions — a share that’s stabilized after a steep decline
Because the economy gained 3 million jobs in 2023, unions had to draw hundreds of thousands of new members just to hold their ground.
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What you need to know about new overtime rule that will benefit millions
Beginning July 1, salaried workers making up to $43,888 a year will qualify for 1.5 times pay if they work more than 40 hours a week. That’s up from the current ceiling of $35,568 a year.
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What the FTC ban on noncompetes means for workers and companies
Noncompete agreements affect an estimated 1 in 5 working adults, from hourly workers to CEOs.
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As his trans daughter struggles, a father pushes past his prejudice
Dusty Farr used to be someone else.
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A brief guide to clothes recycling – how your discarded garments get processsed
Growing mountains of textile waste are hard to recycle. There is scope to improve chemical and mechanical recycling methods but consumers and fashion brands play a role in reducing overproduction.