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May 09 2024
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Philadelphia Union sign star teen, part of program that will send him to Man City at 18
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press Cavan Sullivan shrugs off words like prodigy, phenom or even wonderkid, all things he’s been called at just 14. But there’s no doubt Sullivan is talented. On Thursday, the Philadelphia Union formally announced that they’ve signed their academy prospect to a Homegrown contract that will eventually land him with Manchester City. “I tend not to even
The Patriot-NewsApr 18 2024
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Alabama Mercedes workers to vote on union representation
Thousand of Alabama Mercedes-Benz workers will vote in May to determine if they want United Auto Workers (UAW) union representation. The election is set for May 13-17 and will be held in person in Vance, Ala. The National Labor Relations Board, which will administer the vote, will count the ballots on May 17. The vote comes as around 4,300 workers at the Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tenn
The HillMay 11 2024
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2024 Prom Photos: South Hadley High School Prom at Union Station Banquets in Northampton, MA
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The 2024 South Hadley High School Prom was held Friday May 10, 2024
MassLive.comApr 26 2024
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University of Michigan lecturers union reaches deal, avoiding strike
ANN ARBOR, MI - A salary dispute was resolved between the University of Michigan and its lecturers union, likely ending a potential strike during finals week. Leaders for the Lecturers’ Employee Organization, comprised of about 1,800 lecturers on the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses, reached a tentative agreement with the university Friday evening, April 26. The union still has to
MLive.comApr 30 2024
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As Chicago Trader Joe’s votes on unionizing, grocer fights other efforts
CHICAGO — The outcome of a vote on unionizing a Trader Joe’s on Chicago’s North Side is unclear after ballots were tallied late Monday in a closely watched union election at the national grocery chain, which has been gaining a reputation for opposing labor efforts. Workers voted 70 to 70, with one contested vote, which will determine whether the union succeeds, according to the National Labor
Washington PostApr 22 2024
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After victory in Chattanooga, the union road leads to Alabama
Officials at Mercedes-Benz, whose North American headquarters is in metro Atlanta, did not respond Monday to a request for comment. But after a majority of workers signed cards expressing a desire to join the UAW, federal officials scheduled a vote for mid-May. No other elections will likely be announced before then, said Tim Smith, director of the UAW’s Region 8, which includes much of the
Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionMay 03 2024
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Some video game workers aim to unionize to push for better working conditions
NPR Fact CheckApr 22 2024
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Healthcare workers union backs Kim for U.S. Senate
1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, which represents over 8,000 New Jersey families, has endorsed Rep. Andy Kim (D-Moorestown) for a seat in the United States Senate. Rhina Molina, the 1199SEIU executive vice president, called him “an incredible leader for New Jersey” and pledged to “do what it takes” to make sure Kim wins the Senate seat. “We know Andy as a humble and compassionate
New Jersey GlobeApr 29 2024
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Marble-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Essex and Union counties Monday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:41 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Essex and Union counties. Expect marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph. "At 6:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near East Hanover, or near Caldwell, moving southeast at 10 mph," says the weather service. "Gusty winds could knock
nj.comApr 17 2024
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The Teachers’ Unions Are More Political than Ever
In the past, teachers’ unions concentrated on fighting to keep all teachers employed—competent or otherwise—laying off teachers by seniority when necessary and soaking taxpayers every chance they could. While those activities are still part of their mission, they have, over time, increasingly delved into the political/social realm, promoting Black Lives Matter, Critical Race Theory, DEI, class
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