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“That was my education:” Rebecca Flores, ex-child farm workers union leader honored at Labor Square
[ad_1] Rebecca Flores remembers picking cotton in the hot summers of Atascosa County, just south of San Antonio, Texas, as a child. “It was my education to be a worker and not get paid for anything,” she said. The girl, who grew up in a family of migrant farmworkers, led the union’s state chapters that ... -
Brian Burns is an important part of Ikem Ekwonu’s education
[ad_1] These pass rush drills aren’t necessarily a complete and accurate way to describe the current situation, but they are a quick barometer. As Ekwonu learned, these trainings for Burns are like weather and climate differences, temporary states that become part of a larger whole. “For tackles, painting with a wide brush makes it harder ... -
New health insurance approach could benefit millions of American workers
[ad_1] East Moriches, New York: A photo of a sign asking for help displayed on the front window of Moriches Bay … [+] Deli in East Moriches, NY on January 7, 2022. (Photo by Steve Pfost/Newsday RM via Getty Images) Newsday via Getty Images One of the best things employers can do for their employees ... -
Man sues South Carolina Department of Education over allegations of racism at Horley County jobs
[ad_1] Hawley County, South Carolina (WBTW) — A man is suing the South Carolina Department of Education alleging racial discrimination while working as a school bus mechanic at Conway. The lawsuit, filed on Aug. 26, alleges Eric Jordan, who is black, was subjected to “offensive, blatant, and overt racial attacks” from his first week on ... -
Adams County selects former Tri County health official to lead new health department
[ad_1] Adams County has appointed a former Tri County Health Department employee as director of the newly formed Adams County Health Department, the body that oversees public health in the county following Tri County’s demise in early 2023. One of the new division’s top priorities is to “achieve health equity,” the appointed director, Dr. Kelly ... -
La Cocina provides much-needed understanding and mental health care for the Latino community
[ad_1] “I didn’t know what to do or where to go,” Gonzalez continued. Desperate, she said she decided to open up to her then-her employer, La Cocina. La Cocina is a non-profit mental health care clinic. They are the founders of Latinx, the leaders of Latinx, and the providers of Latinx services. La Cocina Founder ... -
Regional hair stylists to work at New York Fashion Week | News
[ad_1] PEABODY — Local hairstylist Stephanie Agnetha will soon be working with a special client, a New York Fashion Week model. The 26-year-old lifelong Peabody resident is co-owner of Salon CC and has done independent films, small TV shows and local hairs throughout her career. Now she’s working on her biggest project to date. “I ... -
Offering Joy and Surrendering: The Legacy of Catholic Education – Clarion Herald
[ad_1] Charla Miss NOLA Catholic Parenting When my son started attending Catholic preschool, I was introduced to the morning offering prayer. At that time, my parents were encouraged to stay for morning prayers and announcements, so this prayer became part of my daily routine and eventually found a place in my heart, and from the ...











