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Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that SUNY and CUNY community colleges will receive $5 million in funding to support the creation or enhancement of short-term credential programs or course offerings that provide pathways to employment in the cannabis industry. Governor Hochul stated: “New York’s new cannabis industry is creating exciting opportunities, and we will ensure […]
Nurses at Rochester General Hospital voted in favor of forming an independent union. 431 nurses voted yes to joining the Rochester Union of Nurses & Allied Professionals (RUNAP), against 296 no votes. The vote comes after claims of unsafe conditions and poor retention. The outcome will still need to be certified by the NLRB before the […]
A grade school teacher was fired from her job after her only fan’s page was discovered by her employer. She was terminated by the educational organization in June claiming her OnlyFans account was putting its reputation at risk. The educational organization named Starbase is run by the Department of Defense and collaborates with local schools […]
The NFL is partnering with entertainer Ice Cube’s pact to aid Black-owned businesses and combat the growing wealth gap in America. The league said it committed over $100 million to causes that assist Contract With Black America Institute initiative. It calls for the NFL to steer more business to Black companies in various sectors, including […]
With low lifeguard staffing at NYS beaches and pools. State lifeguard pay has increased up to 34 percent to attract qualified people and ensure beaches and pools stay open. Governor Kathy Hochul directed a pay increase for state lifeguards. Starting pay rates for lifeguards at upstate facilities will increase from $14.95 per hour to $20 […]
Monroe County is offering cash incentives to keep recent college grads from from leaving the area. The pilot program is called Rochester Emerging Talent and Innovations Network, or RETAIN. It offers recent college graduates a $2,000 payment, providing they live and work in Monroe County for one year. Monroe County is currently accepting applications for businesses […]
Stop The Violence Resource & Job Fair May 23rd – May 24th At 1 Favor St. 10am – 40pm Get More Information at unitingthroughhope.com
RochesterWorks, Monroe County, and Monroe Community College are teaming up to match job seekers with local companies. The free event is planned for next Thursday, April 21 at MCC’s Downtown Campus from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Job seekers of all skill levels, education and experience levels are welcome to attend. About 35 employers will […]
Christian Smalls was fired from his job working in the Amazon warehouse after participating in a walkout. The walkout was organized to show frustration over Amazon’s response to the pandemic. After being fired, Smalls began trying to organize a union. The organization soon gained enough interest to hold a union vote. Once this was announced, […]
A new global study found 71% of doctors and 68% of nurses believe their jobs have changed considerably in the past 10 years. Many say their jobs have gotten worse. Clinicians are concerned about a global healthcare workforce shortage, with 74% predicting there will be a shortage of nurses and 68% predicting a shortage of […]