Rep. Aderholt wants government agencies to publicly post how many employees come to work in-person

Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is scrutinizing federal agencies in Washington, D.C., for allowing too many employees to work from home rather than come into the office. “While Americans report to work in person every day, federal employees are constantly abusing work-from-home policies within their own agencies,” Aderholt told Yellow Hammer News on Thursday. “Agencies that […]

SPLC lays off more than 60 employees despite $1 billion+ ‘in reserves’

The Southern Poverty Law Center announced on Wednesday that it had laid off more than 60 staff members, a move the left-leaning nonprofit said was necessary to “streamline” its operations and focus more on advancing “racial justice.” “Internally, we announced the consolidation of certain programs and activities and the elimination of others, resulting in staff […]

Yuma County employees to see pay increase

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma County Board of Supervisors has approved a wage increase impacting 1,000 employees. “This is a great opportunity to define Yuma County as an employer of choice in our community,” said Chief Human Resources Officer Jessica Rodriguez. The chief human resources officer was able to explain which employees would […]

Yuma Union High School District board approves pay raise for district employees

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Pay increases across the board for Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) employees. The board recently approved the increase. The raises include a $3 per hour increase for certified staff and a 6% base pay increase for certified staff. “Whether you're a classroom paraprofessional, a student dietitian, a custodian or […]

San Francisco’s Macy’s Will Shut Down As Employees Blame Retail Theft

Democratic San Francisco Board of Supervisors Chairman Aaron Peskin announced Tuesday that Macy's stores in the city will be closing. Peskin issued a statement on Twitter saying Macy's is cutting 150 stores, including its downtown location in Union Square. (Related: Blue City officially apologizes to Black residents) “Macy's was one of the last companies to […]

Alabama retired state employees urged to support gaming legislation

The Alabama Retired Employees Association and the Alabama Public Employees Advocacy Alliance (ARSEA/APEAL) are calling on all retirees and employees to support the state's updated gaming laws. This organization is HB151 and HB152 It could contribute to cost-of-living adjustments to state retirement benefits, something that hasn't happened since 2006. ARSEA/APEAL argues that the value of […]