Among the millions of Americans who lost jobs during the economic downturn sparked by COVID-19, the toll on mental health is widespread.
Author: Charisse Jones, USA TODAY
‘You just want to … have a chance’: Ex-offenders struggle to find jobs amid COVID-19
Ex-offenders, who typically struggle to find work, are finding it even more difficult as COVID-19 sparks downturn that has left millions unemployed.
Instacart to eliminate nearly 2,000 positions, upsetting union officials
Labor advocates called on Instacart to reverse a decision to lay off hundreds of employees, including the company’s only workers to belong to a union.
Joe Biden pledges to address pay, systemic racism: ‘Black and Latino unemployment gap remains too large’
Joe Biden has pledged to bridge racial gaps in pay and lending, but a history of discrimination has hindered the advancement of Black Americans.
Starbucks closes some New York stores out of concern about possible protests
As a tense nation braced for possible violence before Joe Biden’s inauguration, Starbucks temporarily closed some New York City stores
As Biden prepares to take office and America reels from Capitol riots, Black and white still define the nation
Since the beginning of America, race was used to generate wealth for whites on the back of Blacks. Why can’t we see our common economic interests?
To keep pressure on Joe Biden and Congress, fast-food workers plan to strike for higher minimum wage
Fast-food workers across the country are planning to strike Friday to pressure the Biden administration to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
With Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock wins, Biden could raise taxes and boost health care
With Democrats in control of Congress, Joe Biden can potentially impact the personal finances of millions of Americans from taxes to college tuition
What could Democratic control of Senate mean for wages, child care, unions under Biden?
With Democrats in control of the White House and Congress, President Joe Biden may reshape the workplace from raising wages to encouraging diversity
Dads took on more childcare when they worked from home during COVID-19. Will a vaccine end that?
A COVID-19 vaccine means more Americans could return to work. But dads who got more time with kids may want more job flexibility and a new routine.