The Biden administration is proposing several changes in the way race and ethnicity are reported in the census and government surveys. The first is to collect race and ethnicity with a single question, putting “Hispanic or Latino” along with the other races, rather than the separate two question format in place currently. Supporters claim that [...]
On September 9, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14042 “Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors”. Pursuant to the EO, covered contractors and subcontractors will be required to conform to the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force’s workplace safety protocols regarding: (1) COVID-19 vaccination of covered contractor employees, (2) compliance related to masking and [...]
On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 13985, “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.” The Executive Order states that “the Federal Government should pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected [...]
On January 7, Biden nominated Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as the Secretary of Labor. If confirmed, Walsh would be the first union member to fill the role in almost 50 years. Walsh joined Laborer’s Union Local 223 as a tradesman at age 21, later becoming President of the Union. He rose to serve as the [...]