Do you know where your live Christmas tree came from?

Summary

This Public News Service report from December 13, 2024, covers diverse social and environmental issues. Key stories include: the plight of migrant workers in Virginia's Christmas tree industry, a new OSHA rule ensuring proper fitting of construction safety gear, and the impact of a Minnesota union's success in mitigating healthcare cost increases. Further articles examine the potential rollback of pro-worker policies under a new National Labor Relations Board and various state-level news including legislative vacancies, eviction protections, and climate change initiatives. Finally, the report highlights concerns about food insecurity and the challenges of affording groceries.