By Shernay WilliamsWord in Black “History has already shown us that pulling our dollars hits harder than any speech, any march, any protest ever could,” says content creator Ashley B, in an Instagram video. She’s part of a growing coalition of community organizers, pastors and political engagement groups calling for a mass boycott ahead of […]
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Home Depot program trains future trades professionals for free
Home Depot’s free Path to Pro Skills Program offers online training in construction and other trades to help address the labor shortage and boost diversity. Since 2021, more than 60,000 people have graduated and over 100,000 have participated.
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Labor board: Home Depot violated labor law by firing an employee who drew ‘BLM’ on work apron
By Anne D’InnocenzioAP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s labor board ruled on Feb. 21 that Home Depot violated federal labor law when it fired an employee for refusing to remove the hand-drawn “BLM” acronym for “Black Lives Matter” from a work apron. The National Labor Relations Act said it protects the legal […]