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Oct 17 2023
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Detroit casino workers strike in latest labor strife in Michigan
DETROIT (AP) — Workers at Detroit’s three casinos went on strike Tuesday, the latest major labor dispute in Michigan and one that follows a partial walkout at auto companies. Unions represent 3,700 people, including dealers, cleaning staff, valets and food staff. The casinos — MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown — pledged to stay open. “We will take whatever
Associated Press
Sep 08 2023
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Over 50,000 Las Vegas Hotel Workers to Vote on Strike Authorization
The union representing 53,000 Las Vegas Strip and Downtown resort employees have called for a strike vote by the end of the month should ongoing negotiations flatline. Hospitality workers including housekeepers, bartenders and other non-gaming staff represented by the Culinary and Bartenders Unions will cast their ballots on Sept. 26; a majority could authorize a potential strike, although
The Messenger
Sep 24 2023
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Pete Buttigieg: Biden is joining UAW picket line because he’s ‘deeply pro-worker’
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday that President Joe Biden is heading to the picket line with auto union workers this week because he's "deeply pro-worker" — not because he's trying to get ahead of former President Donald Trump. "I think this is President Biden being who he is," Buttigieg said in an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press," describing him as "the most
NBC News (Online)
Jan 15 2022
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Perspectives: Teachers' Unions Raise Concerns About COVID-19 Safety In Schools
Teachers' unions across the country have expressed concerns about returning to in-person learning without proper COVID-19 safety protocols, despite how many health authorities and politicians are calling for a full return to in-person learning.
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union recently resolved a week-long standoff with city officials after a new COVID-19 safety plan was approved.
Reuters
Oct 17 2023
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Israel war: Sixty-three Democrats demand Biden take stronger stance against Iran
Over 60 House Democrats joined Republicans to call on President Joe Biden to take a stronger stance against Iran as the war between Israel and Hamas continues.
"Iran must be held fully accountable for its continued role in funding Hamas and Islamic terror," the bipartisan letter reads. "We urge the Administration to take all necessary steps to cut off Iranian funding sources."
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Washington Examiner
Sep 19 2023
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Morning 4: UAW threatens expanded strike by end of week as Big Three talks continue -- and other news
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news. UAW: More workers to strike if ‘serious progress’ isn’t made with Big Three by Friday The United Auto Workers union is preparing to announce more strikes if negotiations with Detroit’s Big Three automakers don’t progress by the end of the week, the union president announced
WDIV 4 Click On Detroit
Jul 01 2023
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Hungary opposes EU plan to grant more money to Ukraine, Orban says
Hungary rejects the European Commission's plans to grant more money to Ukraine and is not willing to contribute additional money to finance the EU's increased debt service costs, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on Friday.
Orban, speaking on the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels, said it was a "ridiculous" request from the Commission that Hungary should contribute more
Reuters
Sep 17 2023
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Italy's PM Calls For EU Help After Island Migrant Surge
Italy's prime minister warned Sunday that the "future of Europe is at stake", after droves of migrants landed on the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa. Thousands of migrants on vessels from the North African coast landed on Italy's southernmost island this week, sparking a crisis that has rekindled debate over the division of responsibility among the EU nations. At a press conference with
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Sep 18 2023
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Donald Trump to Skip Second GOP Debate, Chooses to Address Autoworkers in Detroit Instead
Former President Donald Trump has decided to forgo the upcoming Republican primary debate scheduled for September 27 at the Reagan Library in California. Instead, he will be in Detroit, speaking to a crowd of more than 500 current and former union members, the Times reported. The event comes on the heels of a significant labor strike involving thousands of United Auto Workers (UAW) members at
The Gateway Pundit
Sep 18 2023
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Former President Trump to visit Michigan with UAW, Big Three in standoff, report says
Former President Donald Trump plans to visit Michigan and speak to union workers as United Auto Workers are on strike at the Big Three automakers, The New York Times reported. The former president intends to meet with workers and skip the second Republican presidential debate. Trump wants to put himself in the middle of the labor standoff and intends to travel to Detroit on Sept. 27, the day
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