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Unpaid Ebola Frontline Workers Strain Congo Response as Outbreak Surges
health13 days ago

Unpaid Ebola Frontline Workers Strain Congo Response as Outbreak Surges

In the DRC’s north‑east Ituri region, Ebola is spreading exponentially with over 2,500 deaths and more than 4,200 confirmed cases (mostly in Ituri). Frontline health workers say they have not been paid and face mounting risk as they try to contain the outbreak amid misinformation, mistrust and infrastructure gaps. The UN warns funds will run out within weeks as 160 health workers fall ill and 43 have died, highlighting that the outbreak is growing faster than the response and needs more international aid.

via The Guardian|
#drcongo#ebola#frontline-healthcare-workers
DRC Ebola Frontline: Health Workers Fight On Without Pay Amid Surging Outbreak
health1 month ago

DRC Ebola Frontline: Health Workers Fight On Without Pay Amid Surging Outbreak

In Bunia, Ituri, the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is surging (2,500+ cases and 1,000+ deaths by late July), driven by a difficult Bundibugyo strain and delayed detection, while frontline workers cope with PPE shortages, risk of infection, and hostility from distrustful communities; more than 100 health workers have been infected and about 35 have died, with ongoing strikes as salaries remain unpaid since May.

via Al Jazeera|
#drc#ebola#health
NYC Fashion Designer Charged in Sweatshop Scheme Over 17-Hour Shifts
us-news2 months ago

NYC Fashion Designer Charged in Sweatshop Scheme Over 17-Hour Shifts

New York City fashion designer Andrea Mary Marshall, founder of the Salon 1884 atelier, has been charged with running a sweatshop and stealing about $54,000 in wages from nine employees, with reports of up to 17-hour shifts. She pleaded not guilty and was released without bail as the Manhattan DA's office continues its investigation; prosecutors say workers were forced to work exploitative hours and begged for owed pay, while Marshall's high-end designs have appeared in Vogue and sold at Neiman Marcus and Moda Operandi. If convicted, she faces 5 to 15 years in prison.

via New York Post|
#alvin-bragg#andrea-mary-marshall#salon-1884
BWI grapples with spring break chaos as TSA callouts surge
transportation5 months ago

BWI grapples with spring break chaos as TSA callouts surge

Spring-break crowds overwhelmed Baltimore’s BWI as TSA agents called out in large numbers amid a partial government shutdown, pushing security lines to four hours or more and producing the nation’s highest callout rate (peaking around 38%); about 29,500 passengers departed Friday, with weekend volumes steady. Nationwide TSA staffing shortages and unpaid wages have forced some workers to seek second jobs, hinting at continued travel chaos until funding is resolved. Smaller airports with private security fared better in comparison to BWI’s disruptions.

via thebanner.com|
#bwi-airport#government-shutdown#transportation
TSA staffing shrinks as shutdown halts pay, boosting airport delays
us-news5 months ago

TSA staffing shrinks as shutdown halts pay, boosting airport delays

Since the Feb. 14 partial shutdown began, more than 400 TSA officers have quit, leaving roughly 50,000 frontline officers out of about 65,000 total as workers remain unpaid. DHS says callout rates run around 10% on many days, with some airports (e.g., JFK, Houston) seeing much higher gaps, fueling longer waits and security concerns while lawmakers clash over funding and reforms.

via NBC News|
#airport-security#dhs#government-shutdown
Wisconsin Burger King Franchisee Faces Massive Child-Labor Violations
business7 months ago

Wisconsin Burger King Franchisee Faces Massive Child-Labor Violations

A Wisconsin Burger King franchiser, Cave Enterprises Operations LLC, was found to have committed over 1,600 child-labor and wage-payment violations affecting more than 600 minors across 105 Wisconsin locations. Investigations found 593 workers aged 14–15 worked without child-labor permits and 627 minors worked shifts of six hours or more without meal breaks, among other issues from 2020–2023. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development ordered Cave to pay more than $230,000 in unpaid wages and penalties, plus an $828,000 fine; the Wisconsin DOJ may pursue enforcement if payments aren’t timely.

via channel3000.com|
#burger-king#business#child-labor
Ashes of Creation Staff Allege Unpaid Final Paychecks After Sudden Shutdown
gaming7 months ago

Ashes of Creation Staff Allege Unpaid Final Paychecks After Sudden Shutdown

Former Intrepid Studios communications director Margaret Krohn says Ashes of Creation’s sudden shutdown left about 100 laid‑off developers without final pay, 60 days’ WARN notice, PTO, or other owed compensation; California’s WARN filing lists a 123‑employee permanent closure. Krohn details a timeline from January 28 layoffs to January 31 WARN notice, notes that leadership disputes culminated in founder Steven Sharif resigning in protest, and says former employees are pursuing legal claims while plans for a job fair and refunds for players are underway.

via PCGamesN|
#ashes-of-creation#gaming#intrepid-studios
Ashes Of Creation Studio Shuts Down; Ex-Staff Claim Unpaid Wages and Unclear Refunds
business7 months ago

Ashes Of Creation Studio Shuts Down; Ex-Staff Claim Unpaid Wages and Unclear Refunds

Former Intrepid Studios communications head Margaret Krohn says about 100 employees were laid off in late January with a WARN notice, but no final pay, 60‑day pay, PTO, or other compensation has been paid. Steam also removed Ashes Of Creation from sale. Backer refunds remain unclear, and questions have been raised about leadership and accountability, including Steven Sharif; Krohn urged affected staff to pursue refunds where possible.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#ashes-of-creation#business#intrepid-studios
GPs Halt Work Over Unpaid Wages at eHarley Street Clinics
health1 year ago

GPs Halt Work Over Unpaid Wages at eHarley Street Clinics

Doctors at Welsh practices linked to eHarley Street are refusing to work due to unpaid wages totaling around £250,000, leading to dangerous staffing levels and potential patient safety risks. The management company denies the claims, but affected doctors report hygiene issues and supply shortages. The Aneurin Bevan health board is aware of the concerns, and eHarley Street states that financial challenges have delayed some payments but insists most have been settled. The situation highlights the strain on GP services and the impact of private management on public healthcare.

via BBC.com|
#eharley-street#gps#health
Kanye West Sued for Sexual Harassment by Former Assistant
entertainment2 years ago

Kanye West Sued for Sexual Harassment by Former Assistant

Lauren Pisciotta, a former assistant at Ye's Yeezy brand, has filed a lawsuit alleging that Ye sexually harassed, stalked, and failed to pay her millions in severance. Pisciotta claims Ye forced her to watch him masturbate and sent her explicit messages. Ye's representatives deny the allegations, accusing Pisciotta of blackmail and extortion. The lawsuit also includes claims of breach of contract, fraud, and unpaid wages.

via The Washington Post|
#entertainment#lawsuit#sexual-harassment
"Unpaid Wages: $163M Owed to American Workers - Are You Eligible?"
labor-rights2 years ago

"Unpaid Wages: $163M Owed to American Workers - Are You Eligible?"

The U.S. Department of Labor states that over 208,000 workers are owed $163.3 million in back pay from companies that violated wage laws, and has set up a website for workers to check if they are owed money. The agency aims to swiftly pay recovered back wages to workers, but employees have only three years to claim any back pay before the funds are sent to the U.S. Treasury. Despite the Labor Department distributing over $26.9 million in owed wages, thousands of employees have yet to claim their money.

via WAVY.com|
#back-pay#labor-rights#unpaid-wages
"Unpaid Wages: $163M Owed to American Workers - Are You Eligible?"
labor-rights2 years ago

"Unpaid Wages: $163M Owed to American Workers - Are You Eligible?"

The US Department of Labor states that over 208,000 workers are owed $163.3 million in back pay from companies that violated wage laws, and has set up a website for workers to check if they are owed money. The agency holds unpaid wages on behalf of workers when companies can't locate previous employees, but workers have only three years to claim any back pay before the funds get sent to the US Treasury.

via WFXRtv.com|
#back-pay#labor-rights#unpaid-wages