Articles by John Nunes
Liberal arts prepare students for life — now and in the future
A Wall Street Journal article recently reported that one-fifth of Americans has a job that did not exist in the year 2000. In fact, some of us may not even know what some of these new job titles mean. Take, for example, knowledge architect — which has nothing to do with blueprints; conversation designer — which has nothing to do with talking; and orchestration engineer — which has nothing to do with musical instruments.
Faith based colleges embrace faith and reason to heal divides Original
The Center for the Humanities at a leading university offers this simple and compelling definition of its discipline: “The humanities are the stories, the ideas, and the words that help us understand our lives and our world. They introduce us to people we have never met, places we have never visited, and ideas that may never have crossed our minds.” And why should we care about these people, their stories and their ideas?
Christians and the University of Austin
Few disagree that higher education is in a state of crisis. But many disagree on the specific nature of the crisis, its causes, and how to fix it. Announced in 2021, the University of Austin (UATX) represents a reset, a new institution committed to a tried and trustworthy philosophy of education, one that’s rare in our time. The University of Austin is radically committed to the principle of independence—political, intellectual, and financial.
Grocery workers deserve hazard pay during COVID-19 surge
COVID-19 has made us more cognizant of routines that we no longer take for granted. It has also made us more appreciative of the workers who keep our vital routines intact, despite the risks to their health and their families. Thanks to these essential workers, neighborhood grocery and drug stores continue to remain open and stocked during the pandemic. While they enjoy recognition for their sacrifice, it should also be reflected in additional compensation.
Opinion: New worker protections could reshape gig economy firms
Most workers in the “gig” economy were unaware of a significant milestone that passed this month: the one-year anniversary since the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of employees in the case of Dynamex Operations West vs. Superior Court of Los Angeles. The ruling will have a significant impact on workers’ misclassified as independent contractors for companies like Uber, Lyft, Post Mates and DoorDash.
New worker protections could reshape gig economy
Breaking News Oakland: Big rig engulfed in flames causes major delays for WB-580 to WB-80 Most workers in the “gig” economy were unaware of a significant milestone that passed this month: the one-year anniversary since the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of employees in the case of Dynamex Operations West vs. Superior Court of Los Angeles. The ruling will have a significant impact on workers’ misclassified as independent contractors for companies like Uber, Lyft, Post Mates and DoorDash.
Opinion: New worker protections could reshape gig economy firms
Breaking News Oakland: Big rig engulfed in flames causes major delays for WB-580 to WB-80 Most workers in the “gig” economy were unaware of a significant milestone that passed this month: the one-year anniversary since the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of employees in the case of Dynamex Operations West vs. Superior Court of Los Angeles. The ruling will have a significant impact on workers’ misclassified as independent contractors for companies like Uber, Lyft, Post Mates and DoorDash.
Authors call for action at margins
The authors, both Lutheran pastors, are on the staffs of two schools, Concordia University Wisconsin (García) and Concordia College New York (Nunes), affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the smaller and more theologically conservative of the two largest U.S.-based Lutheran denominations.
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