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Minimum Wage for Workers on New Federal Contracts Will Rise to $15 Starting Jan. 30
Federal contractors will be guaranteed an hourly minimum wage of at least $15 in all new contracts with government agencies beginning Jan. 30, 2022.
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Federal Unemployment Benefits End This Weekend for Millions of Americans. Many Are Scared of What Comes Next
Federal unemployment programs in place since March 2020 are ending. Recipients unable to find work are worried about the ability to pay bills.
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States Can Pay Unemployment Benefits Past Sept. 6 Using Pandemic Funds, Labor and Treasury Officials Say
Labor and Treasury Department officials said Thursday that states can use leftover pandemic funds to continue paying income support to the jobless past Sept. 6.
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Biden Administration Can't Stop State Exits From Unemployment Programs, Says Labor Official
The Labor Department determined it doesn’t have the legal authority to stop states from ending unemployment benefits through federal programs, an official said.
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States Are Ending Federal Unemployment Benefits Early. Here's What to Know and What's at Stake
More than a dozen states are cutting off federal unemployment benefits for workers, affecting roughly 2 million people. Here’s what is happening and why.
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Almost 2 Million Americans Will Lose Supplemental Unemployment Benefits in 16 States
Almost 2 million people will see a loss or reduction in jobless benefits due to state withdrawal from federal unemployment programs.
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Uber, Lyft, DoorDash Stocks Close Down After U.S. Labor Secretary Says Gig Workers Should Be Classified as Employees
Shares of Lyft, Uber and DoorDash dipped Thursday after Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh told Reuters that gig workers should be classified as company employees.
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Boston's First Woman and Black Mayor Sworn In
On Wednesday, Kim Janey was sworn in as Boston’s acting mayor, making her the first female and first person of color to take the office.
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Marty Walsh Confirmed as Secretary of Labor, Says Farewell to Boston
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is joining the Biden administration as the secretary of Labor after the U.S. Senate confirmed his nomination by a vote of 68-29 on Monday.
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New England Aquarium to Reopen Friday With Restrictions in Place
The New England Aquarium is set to reopen to guest Friday with restrictions in place after the city of Boston loosened restrictions on businesses earlier this week. The move comes after Boston entered Phase 3, Step 1 of Massachusetts’ COVID-19 reopening process, Monday, meaning museums, gyms, movie theaters and other businesses are able to open their doors amid positive trends…
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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Accepts Nomination as Biden's Labor Secretary
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh accepted the nomination to serve as President-elect Joe Biden’s secretary of labor, saying, “I look forward to working with you to deliver good jobs with dignity, security, prosperity and purpose to all American families.”
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Boston Mayor, RI Governor Among Biden Adds to Economic Team
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday introduced the governor of Rhode Island, the mayor of Boston and a small-business advocate from California as the newest members of his economic team.
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Biden Taps RI Gov. Raimondo, Boston Mayor Walsh for Cabinet Positions
Two New England politicians have been chosen to join the Biden administration: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for labor secretary and Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo for commerce secretary.
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Walsh: Shutdown, Ban on Indoor Dining Possible If COVID Cases Keep Rising
Mayor Marty Walsh warned Tuesday that a shutdown of the economy and a ban on indoor dining are among the measures that could be taken if Boston’s coronavirus cases continue their current rapid climb. “We’re not at a point now yet, but we could be there in a week” he said. “We’re not at a point yet where we...
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Walsh: Boston Public Schools Will Start Year Remotely
Mayor Marty Walsh announced Friday that Boston Public Schools will start the school year with 100% remote learning before transitioning to a hybrid model. “On September 21st — one month from today — all students will begin with remote learning,” he said. “The first students will not return to our classrooms until October 1st.” “We feel this is the best…
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Mayor Walsh Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis in Boston
Mayor Marty Walsh on Friday declared racism a public health crisis in the city of Boston and immediately redirected $3 million in police overtime funds to help address the issue. He said that as part of his proposed 2021 budget that will be submitted on Monday he will reallocate 20%, or $12 million, of the Boston Police Department’s overtime budget…
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Boston Considers Reallocating Funds Amid Calls to Defund Police
As daily protests calling for police accountability continue in Boston and across the nation, city officials are considering redirecting some funding intended for the Boston Police Department. Mayor Marty Walsh is considering redistributing funds from police to community-led initiatives, according to his office. The issue is expected to be a focal point at a virtual Boston City Council meeting Tuesday…
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2020 Boston Marathon Is Canceled Amid Pandemic, Goes Virtual Instead
The Boston Marathon won’t be run this year, Mayor Marty Walsh announced Thursday, calling it unfeasible for public health reasons as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit Massachusetts. The race will be replaced with virtual events. “There’s no way to hold the usual race format without bringing large numbers of people into close proximity,” Walsh said at a news...
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One Boston Day: City Observes Anniversary of Marathon Tragedy While ‘Standing Apart'
Boston on Wednesday marked the seventh anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, but without in-person events to reflect on the tragedy. Dubbed One Boston Day, the anniversary is typically marked by gatherings and service projects aimed at honoring the victims of the bombing and reflecting on the city’s resiliency in its aftermath. Instead, there were traditions old and new....
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Big Papi to Boston: ‘I Know We're Going to Get Through This'
Red Sox legend David Ortiz has a message for the people of Boston during the coronavirus pandemic: it’s up to them to be clutch, now.