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Sep 04 2023
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Biden makes appeal to unions as possible UAW strike looms over 2024 reelection bid
President Joe Biden is making his pitch to union members as a possible labor strike threatens to upset both the economy and his 2024 reelection bid.
Biden's latest appeal to labor unions comes after the United Auto Workers lodged complaints against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis over unfair wages and pensions, and voted in favor of a strike at the Detroit Three automakers if their
Washington Examiner
Sep 04 2023
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From strikes to new union contracts, Labor Day’s organizing roots are especially strong this year
Labor Day is right around the corner, along with the big sales and barbecues that come with it. But the activist roots of the holiday are especially visible this year as unions challenge how workers are treated — from Hollywood to the auto production lines of Detroit.
The early-September tribute to workers has been an official holiday for almost 130 years — but an emboldened labor
Associated Press
Aug 31 2023
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Wabtec union workers ratify new contract, ending strike – Pennsylvania Capital-Star
A few days shy of Labor Day, union workers at the Erie plant of Wabtec Corp. ratified a new contract on Thursday, ending a strike that had lasted more than two months. The 1,400 members of the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America union (UE), Locals 506 and 618 had been on strike since June 22.They make Wabtec’s locomotive engines. “This contract represents a substantial
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Sep 04 2023
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"This is huge": Philadelphia union members honored President Biden celebrating Labor Day in city
The Times and Democrat
Aug 23 2023
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Connecticut State Police Union claims ticket scandal allegations are misleading
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The Connecticut State Police Union has claimed that reports about a ticket scandal were misleading. It planned a news conference at 1 p.m. at the state capitol building in Hartford. The union referenced a public hearing that was held on July 26, during which the Judiciary and Public Safety committees discussed motor vehicle stop data that came from a Racial Profiling
WFSB
Aug 25 2023
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National Cinema Day 2023: Where To See $4 Movie In Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — National Cinema Day, an effort that started last year to get people back in movie theaters, is returning Sunday with a chance to see $4 movies in Union County, including popular summer releases “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer” and others. That represents a savings of more than half on a movie ticket, with prices averaging about $10.35, according to the National Cinema Foundation,
Patch.com
Aug 25 2023
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UAW union authorizes strike at Detroit Three automakers as talks hit snag
Members of the United Auto Workers union voted in favor of authorizing a strike at the Detroit Three automakers if an agreement over a new contract is not reached before the current one expires on Sept. 14, UAW President Shawn Fain said on Friday. The development comes as the union and the companies – General Motors GM, Ford Motor, and Stellantis – made little progress in their talks for a new
New York Post (News)
Aug 25 2023
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Mass shooter at California bar was retired cop and former police union chief
The gunman who killed three people at the Cook's Corner bar in Orange County was identified as John Snowling, 59, a 28-year police officer who retired in 2014 and was the former chief of a police fraternity. Snowling shot his wife, who was divorcing him, and eight others before sheriff's deputies arrived and shot him dead. Six, including his wife, are being treated for their injuries. Sheriff'
Boing Boing
Jun 06 2023
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PGA, Saudi-Backed Rival LIV, European Tours Announce Merger
The PGA Tour, European Tour and rival Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit announced a landmark agreement on Tuesday to merge and form a commercial entity to unify golf.
"After two years of disruption and distraction, this is a historic day for the game we all know and love," PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a joint news release.
Newsmax (News)
Aug 18 2023
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Gibbs dominates Union County in Tennessee high school football action
The Gibbs Eagles defeated the Union County Patriots 56-6 in a Tennessee high school football game on Friday. Gibbs handled Union County 56-6 in an impressive showing in a Tennessee high school football matchup on Aug. 18. Gibbs jumped in front of Union County 14-0 to begin the second quarter. The Eagles opened a monstrous 35-0 gap over the Patriots at halftime. Gibbs thundered to a 42-6 lead
The Tennessean