Work-Bites

2 weeks ago | work-bites.com | Bob Hennelly

By Bob HennellyOn Monday afternoon, Rev. Dr. William Barber and two others  were arrested inside the U.S. Capitol for praying on behalf of the tens of millions of Americans set to lose their healthcare if Congress passes the pending GOP budget which cuts $800 billion from Medicaid to fund tax cuts for the nation's wealthiest households and corporations. They were held for three hours. "This is the inaugural launch of Moral Monday.

3 weeks ago | work-bites.com | Bob Hennelly

By Bob HennellyPope Francis has died at 88 years old. Francis, a tireless champion of social justice, was the first pontiff from the Americas and the first Jesuit to be elevated to the Papacy. In the final months of his life he blasted the Trump/Musk junta plan for mass deportations. In February, he wrote to all of the  American bishops about his concerns.

1 month ago | work-bites.com | Bob Hennelly

By Bob HennellyOn Friday, China responded to President Donald Trump's 34 percent tariff with a 34 percent tariff of their own on the US. Over the weekend, financial markets in Asia continued the slide Wall Street experienced last week when investors lost $4 trillion in two days. The more than ten percent drop experienced by the Standards & Poor 500 Index at the end of last week was the biggest drop since the COVID pandemic hit in 2020.

1 month ago | work-bites.com | Bob Hennelly

By Bob HennellyFrom noon until 3 p.m. today [Sat. April 5] WBAI's producers and public affairs team will bring you LIVE rolling coverage of the labor and social justice protests scheduled for New York City and Washington D.C. against the Trump/Musk junta's assault on workers' rights and the U.S. Constitution. These events are part of a national day of action that's scheduled at more than 1,300 locations in all 50 states as well as several countries. We will also take listener calls at 212-209-2877.

1 month ago | work-bites.com | Joe Maniscalco

Work-Bites wanted to know more about their decision-making process and why they ultimately rejected Garrido’s rationale for attempting to strip retired trade unionists of a public health benefit they earned on the job. Council Member Avilés said she took a lot of time considering Intro. 1096 talking to “experts outside the parties involved.” “I'm not a healthcare expert by any stretch of the imagination.