AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorkers’ Rights: A new survey finds most Massachusetts nail-salon workers — many of them Vietnamese women — earn under $40,000 a year. Advocates say language barriers and low incomes can make it harder to challenge poor working conditions. Immigrant Communities: Northampton organizers have raised more than $5,000 to help a mother of two facing possible deportation hire a lawyer. Environment: PFAS turned up at 87% of 108 Massachusetts waterways tested from 2022 to 2024, raising concerns for drinking water, wildlife and fish. Campus Activism: Students from 10 Massachusetts colleges plan to walk out Tuesday and rally at the State House, calling for stronger oversight of artificial intelligence. Local Hangouts: Starbucks closures are thinning downtown Boston’s coffee options, with some former customers turning to independent cafes as storefronts sit empty. Arts & Events: Worcester’s new comedy club opens Oct. 23, and the Central Massachusetts Jewish Film Festival begins Oct. 24 with screenings and post-film discussions. Career Education: Upper Cape Tech again led the state in vocational co-op participation, with 222 students earning nearly $1.5 million through paid, field-related work.
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