UNION

Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Lesley University’s New Chapter: A President’s Farewell and Future Plans

Janet Steinmayer, who has led Lesley for seven years, announced she will leave her role in June. She said the decision came after weighing personal goals and the demanding nature of her job, noting that Lesley remains a special institution. During her time at the helm, the university completed a $10

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Europe bets big on homegrown cloud services for government work

The European Union just spent €180 million on cloud services from four homegrown providers. That’s a lot of money for digital storage that will run government agencies for the next six years. The deal is meant to cut down on Europe’s habit of relying on tech from outside the continent. Instead of us

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Apr 17 2026BUSINESS

Nusenda Upgrades Uptown Site with a Modern Hub

New Mexico’s biggest credit union is trading its older Uptown branch for a sleek, six-lane drive-thru and a bigger parking lot. The new two-story building, sitting on what used to be a movie theater parking area, will open in early 2027. Instead of walking into a teller line, customers will roll up

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Finding Faith in Politics: How Democrats and Unions Shape State Power

In many blue states, politicians feel trapped by long‑standing union contracts that lock in rules on schools and police. These agreements make it hard for new leaders to push reforms, even when voters want change. Some states, like Wisconsin and Idaho, have cut union influence and see better growth,

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Apr 13 2026CRIME

A Chick‑fil‑A Incident Leaves One Dead and Six Injured

In Union Township, New Jersey, a shooting at a Chick‑fil‑A on Route 22 near Gelb Avenue caused one death and six injuries, with authorities still searching for the suspect. Police were alerted around 9 p. m. Saturday after reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers discovered seven victims inside th

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Big Pay Talk: LA Schools Near Deal, Strike Still on the Horizon

LA school leaders and teachers’ union have said they are close to a deal that could keep schools open next Tuesday. A two‑year contract has been tentatively agreed upon, promising a jump in salaries and more support staff. Teachers would earn $77, 000 as new teachers instead of about $69, 000,

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Seattle struggles as crime rises and politics clash

Seattle’s crime problem is growing fast. The city now ranks fourth worst among big U. S. cities for crime rates, with theft, break-ins, and violence happening far too often. Many locals feel the city’s leaders are more focused on fights with federal agencies than fixing the real issues in their neig

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Apr 10 2026BUSINESS

A credit union leader making a difference before 40

Melissa Skutley has spent over two decades helping people through credit unions, with most of that time at Redwood Credit Union in Northern California. At 39, she recently earned a spot among the region’s top young professionals. Her journey started in branches across Northern California, giving her

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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

How Unions Shape Later Life for Older Workers

Workers who joined unions decades ago often look back on their careers with different views than those who entered the workforce just a generation later. A recent look at two groups of older Americans—born 18 years apart—shows how labor unions influenced not just paychecks, but also how people felt

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Apr 07 2026EDUCATION

A college board chair faces questions over truth in hiring process

A teachers' group at Mott Community College has filed a complaint saying the board chair gave conflicting statements about how the college hired its next president. The union claims the chair’s sworn testimony in December didn’t match what the board officially recorded months earlier. Official notes

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