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Author Archives: Allison Torres Burtka

Allison Torres Burtka is a freelance writer and editor in the Detroit area.

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Posted inEconomy & Workers' Rights

Illinois law mandates paid leave for workers—that they can take for any reason

by Allison Torres Burtka June 5th, 2023June 5th, 2023

Many workers don’t have any paid leave. Illinois has become the third state to require employers to provide paid leave that workers can use for any reason, not just sickness

Posted inGender & LGBTQIA+

Abortion bans will harm people who miscarry, too

by Allison Torres Burtka May 13th, 2022May 13th, 2022
Posted inEconomy & Workers' Rights

COVID-19 safety concerns fuel efforts to unionize Starbucks stores

by Allison Torres Burtka February 4th, 2022February 3rd, 2022
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With anti-Asian violence rising, it’s past time for Lululemon to change its name

by Allison Torres Burtka April 8th, 2021June 7th, 2023

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