It’s a knife that cuts both ways: Republicans’ primary objection is the Democrats’ push for a public health insurance plan that would serve as an alternative to private coverage. Republicans say such a plan would cause the private insurance market to unravel. There is also the potential 10-year price tag of $1 trillion or more …
Members of Congress met in town hall sessions Thursday with constituents who were on Capitol Hill to rally and demand health care reform. Read dispatches from some of the meetings. —————– Ohio Weighs In After the rally, more than 250 activists from Ohio met at the Columbus Club at Union Station to plan for an …
Congress Hears Demands for Health Care Reform in Town Hall Meetings Read More »
As unemployment rises more women are turning to COBRA for health insurance coverage, but discovering it’s either too expensive or not available. Women who shop for individual insurance often face higher rates due to “gender rating,” a recent study found. (WOMENSENEWS)–When Jane Schiffler loses her job on July 1, the college administrator will face tough …
The H1N1 (swine flu) virus is now the first global flu pandemic in 41 years. The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday declared the virus a Phase-6 pandemic, its highest level of warning. The declaration means the virus has circled the globe and poses a threat to spread more rapidly among populations. So far, there have …
Now Labeled a Pandemic, Swine Flu Poses Threat to Health Care Workers Read More »
In recent posts on our blog I’ve mentioned the following as ROI for small organizations that define employee engagement, build and utilize practices to engage employees, and turn to manager team building to create a strong culture that trickles down from leadership: Lower turnover/higher employee tenure Greater camaraderie that makes it less likely people will quit, …
Another Reason to Create a Winning Workplace: Less Litigation Read More »
Disclaimer: This post is not meant to be an endorsement of any party or candidate but, rather, an exploration of issues affecting small business as shaped by what will *most likely* happen at the polls today. Today’s election will be historic, no matter the outcome. If you’re anything near the political junkie that I am, you’ve …
How Small Business Could be Reshaped After Today’s Election Read More »
Because it’s the time of year when we all make New Year’s resolutions (at least those who have not already sworn never to do so), I had planned to write this blog entry about some resolutions that will help ensure that 2007 becomes known as the year of the American worker. But then I learned …
Madeline Messa is a 3L at Syracuse University College of Law. She graduated from Penn State with a degree in journalism. With her legal research and writing for Workplace Fairness, she strives to equip people with the information they need to be their own best advocate.
