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Sep 11 2023
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Investigation launched into tape of Seattle police guild leaders downplaying death of woman struck by officer
A Seattle police watchdog agency is investigating rank-and-file union leaders over body-camera audio in which they laugh, joke about and downplay the death of a young woman fatally struck by a police cruiser, suggesting her life had “limited value” and that the city should “just write a check.” Officer Daniel Auderer, vice president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, inadvertently left his
The Seattle TimesSep 16 2023
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Fast-Food Industry, California Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Wage Increases, Regulations
Advocates for California’s fast-food restaurants have reached an agreement with lawmakers and union leaders to raise the starting wage at the restaurants to $20 per hour and to create a fast-food council that can recommend other industry changes.
While the restaurant advocates acknowledge the concessions will have “economic consequences” for businesses and consumers, they say the
National Review (News)Aug 25 2023
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UAW moves closer to a strike against the Detroit 3
Auto workers are voting overwhelmingly to give union leaders the authority to call strikes against Detroit car companies if a contract agreement isn't reached. The United Auto Workers union said Friday that results are still being tallied, but so far 97% have voted in favor of authorizing one or more strikes against Stellantis, General Motors and Ford. Such votes are almost always approved by
NPR Michigan RadioOct 16 2023
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Settlement over Trump family separations at the border limits future separations for 8 years
The federal government would be barred from immigration policies that separate parents from children for eight years under a proposed court settlement announced Monday that also provides families that were split under the Trump administration with temporary legal status and short-term housing aid.
The settlement between the Biden administration and the American Civil Liberties Union, if
Associated PressSep 27 2023
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Oregon Health & Science University Reaches Tentative Deal With Nurses
(Portland, OR) -- Oregon Health & Science University is reaching a tentative agreement with thousands of nurses. This comes after 10-months of negotiations over a new three-year contract. The tentative deal also means a strike nurses authorized in a vote last week will be avoided. Union members will discuss the tentative agreement on Friday before voting to ratify it early next month.
KBNDMay 15 2023
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Microsoft’s $75 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal Gets EU Approval
BRUSSELS—The European Union’s antitrust watchdog approved Microsoft’s MSFT -0.31%decrease; red down pointing triangle planned $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard ATVI 0.49%increase; green up pointing triangle , giving the two companies a win after the deal hit a regulatory roadblock in the U.K. The decision comes weeks after the U.K. regulator rejected the agreement, saying it would
Wall Street Journal (News)Apr 12 2023
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In Belfast, Biden marks Good Friday accord despite Irish tensions - The Boston Globe
The Good Friday Agreement ended decades of bloodshed between Catholics and Protestants, but tensions and animosity persist, flaring up anew in the aftermath of Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union. Biden urged the leaders of Northern Ireland to restore their government, which has not been fully functional since February 2022. In fact, for 40 percent of the time over the past 25 years,
The Boston GlobeOct 05 2023
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Police Capture Haverhill Man, Accomplice Wanted In Armed Carjackings
Police said they spotted Saben driving a black 2012 Subaru Outback he carjacked in Wolfeboro, NH on South Union Street in Lawrence at 9:11 a.m. Saben fled onto Essex Street, then to Route 110 West in Dracut, according to police. State and Lawrence police pursued and stopped Saben at 110 Little Merrimack Ave. in Dracut. A woman alleged to be Saben's accomplice was also taken into custody,
Patch.comOct 03 2023
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Kaiser hopes to avert walkout but health care workers ready to hit picket line
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- As employees for Kaiser Permanente prepare to hit the picket line Wednesday, the health care company says they've been "making progress" - but what should workers and patients expect if a strike kicks off? Contract talks between the health care provider and union negotiators continued Tuesday in hopes of averting the walkout. "A strike is not inevitable and it is
ABC 7 Los AngelesSep 07 2023
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Morning 4: UAW, GM to meet amid strike threat against each of Detroit’s Big Three -- 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 to hear GM’s counter offer Thursday as each of Big Three face strike threat With one week until the contract deadline, the United Auto Workers union was set to meet with General Motors on Thursday to hear the automaker’s counter offer after the union accused the company of
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