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May Day: Workers First

I love the Opt Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Another May Day has come … Continue reading

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What Piece of Advice Would You Offer

Don’t screw anybody over. Just do your best. If you owe your employees 50 bucks, give them 55. It’s not the end of the world. Five bucks is not going to hurt you, but for them it’s a meal. I … Continue reading

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The Paycheck

A job is a paycheck, but it also defines the rhythm of our daily lives. It has the power to lift us out of poverty and uncertainty, shape our children’s future, and make communities out of strangers. Work can give … Continue reading

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Powerful Conversation

While racism is a deeply complex and difficult issue to tackle, I personally do not want to continue having the same conversations about race relations three years from now because that would mean we have not made enough progress. Our … Continue reading

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Looking For a Better Job

Make job-searching part of your career-long routine – an hour or two a week of effort, say- you’ll discover profitable opportunities you’d otherwise miss and also reap side benefits of a better understanding of your field of work. Yes, even … Continue reading

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