Target Scales Back Pride Collection After Conservative Backlash

In response to pushback from conservative activists, Target has decided to limit the in-store availability of its Pride Month Collection to roughly half of its 2,000 stores.

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UAW's Shift Towards Diversity and Expansion Beyond Auto Industry Membership

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union, traditionally associated with the automotive industry, has diversified its membership to include a significant number of higher education workers, including graduate students, adjunct professors, and postdocs.

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World Bank Report Highlights Rapid Growth and Concerns in Online Gig Work

A World Bank report highlights the global growth of online gig work, especially in developing countries, where it provides a vital source of employment for women and young individuals in regions with limited job opportunities.

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Women in Trucking and Transportation: Making Progress in Key Roles, but Challenges Remain for Driver and Technician Positions

The Women In Trucking Association 2023 Index reveals that while women continue to make inroads in trucking and transportation, they still represent a low percentage of professional truck drivers and technicians.

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The Future of Diversity Initiatives in the Wake of the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision

Corporations, which have already scaled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts launched in 2020, now face the question of whether the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious admissions will lead them to further curtail these programs to avoid potential legal challenges.

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Yellow Subsidiary Settles EEOC Claim Over Gender Discrimination in Driver Hiring

Yellow Corp. subsidiary USF Holland has agreed to pay $490,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging gender discrimination in the hiring of truck drivers.

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