By: Jennifer Anderson, Staff Writer Last month, Allegheny County joined Philadelphia, Bucks, and Montgomery County in mandating COVID-19 shots for local government workers. Effective Dec. 1, 2021, nearly 5,000 Allegheny County employees will be required to be fully vaccinated, receive an exemption, or face termination.[1] Allegheny County Executive, Rich Fitzgerald announced […]
Photo provided courtesy of Unsplash.com. By Anabelle Nietupski, Staff Writer “Hi, I’m Anabelle. I use she/her/hers pronouns. What are your pronouns?” This simple introductory anecdote appears to carry political, social, and moral weight. Let’s explore why this type of vocal acknowledgement of personal pronouns is not only respectful, […]
By Rachel Pressdee, Feature Editor Once upon a time, there was no expectation that employers needed to care about the well-being of their workers. However, throughout American history, women have fought on the front lines of labor reform movements by fighting for better wages, equal rights, and safer working conditions. […]
