UNION POLITICS

Jun 24 2025EDUCATION

Chicago's Education Battle: Money, Politics, and the Fight for Schools

Chicago is in a tough spot when it comes to schools. The city's teachers' union leader, Stacy Davis Gates, recently spoke out against Trump's policies. She said they're hurting public education. The union just got a big contract worth $1. 5 billion over four years. But the school district is facing a huge budget shortfall of $529 million. Davis Gates said the proble...

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May 20 2025POLITICS

EU's Solo Move: Tightening the Screws on Russia

The European Union is taking a stand. It's planning to hit Russia with new sanctions. The goal? To push Vladimir Putin into accepting a 30-day truce in Ukraine. This move comes despite the United States not joining in right now. It's a bold step, but it's not without challenges. Hungary is firmly against it, and there's a lack of teamwork with Washington. The EU's pl...

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Mar 21 2025POLITICS

EU's Military Aid to Ukraine: A Bumpy Road

The European Union's efforts to boost military support for Ukraine have hit a few roadblocks. The original idea was to send Ukraine at least 1. 5 million rounds of artillery ammunition in 2025. This plan was announced last month, but it was immediately blocked by Hungary. The EU then tried to rally a group of supportive countries to contribute up to 40 billion eur...

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Germany's Big Vote: What's the Deal?

Germany is gearing up for a big day on Sunday. Voters will head to the polls to choose a new government. This isn't just any election. It's a big deal for Europe. Germany is the biggest economy in the European Union and a key player in NATO. Plus, it's the second-largest supplier of weapons to Ukraine. The new government will have a big say in how Europe handle...

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Sep 19 2024POLITICS

The Unconventional Path

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a union known for its strong stance on labor rights, made headlines by announcing it wouldn't be endorsing any presidential candidate in the upcoming election. This decision was met with surprise, as many major labor unions had already backed Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. However, several joint councils a...

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