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The Daily Free Press

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Empty chairs in the College of Arts and Sciences, where professor Tinker Ready taught a class until recently. Ready has been placed on administrative leave amidst an investigation into comments made to students. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

COM writing professor on paid leave, under investigation

Matthew Eadie March 29, 2024
After allegations of discriminatory comments, Boston University College of Communication writing professor Tinker Ready is under investigation, according to several documents and emails obtained by The Daily Free Press. 
A member of the Boston Teachers Union speaks at a press conference on Sept. 18. Boston Public Schools must remain open for in-person teaching despite opposition from the BTU due to a Wednesday Superior Court ruling. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Judge rules Boston Public Schools must remain open, despite teachers union’s objections

Nick Kolev October 19, 2020
BTU had filed an injunction earlier this month, requesting that teachers be allowed to teach remotely while the City’s positivity rate remains above 4 percent.
The dome of the Massachusetts State House. The legislature will begin to take action on possible ballot questions Wednesday. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/DFP FILE PHOTO

Advocates petition for increased minimum wage, safe patient limits for nurses

Hannah Schoenbaum May 1, 2018
Proponents of several proposed ballot initiatives will begin the final stage of their petitioning efforts Wednesday to secure spots on the November 2018 ballot. The proposed ballot questions include a gradual minimum wage increase, paid family leave for working individuals and balanced nurse-to-patient ratios in Massachusetts hospitals.
Gov. Charlie Baker speaks at his primary election party in 2014. Gov. Baker said Tuesday he hopes lawmakers, not voters, will determine the fate of minimum wage and paid family leave in the state. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker wants minimum wage, paid leave to be determined by legislators, not voters

Camille Mojica April 12, 2018
Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday that he hopes lawmakers, not voters, will determine the fate of minimum wage and paid family leave in the state. Baker’s comment has left many unhappy about the possible insinuation that the people should have no say in the matter.
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