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Sep 23 2024BUSINESS

Union Busters: How 1199 SEIU is Hijacking Home Health Care Reform

It's been a year since Governor Hochul blasted the state's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), calling it a "racket" that's been taking a toll on taxpayers. The program, which uses state funds to compensate family members who care for loved ones at home, has seen its enrollment sk

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Sep 22 2024POLITICS

New Government in France: A Union of Contrasting Views

As France navigates its way through the complexities of politics, a new government has been announced, dominated by conservatives and centrists. The transition comes on the heels of a contentious election season, where the left-wing coalition secured the most seats in June-July parliamentary electio

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Sep 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Digital Grip: EU Takes a Stand

The European Union is taking a bold step to promote competition in the digital market by compelling Apple to open up its operating system to rival technologies. The move is part of the bloc's Digital Markets Act, which aims to prevent Big Tech from dominating digital markets by breaking up closed ec

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Sep 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

From Microelectronics to Medicine: Unpacking the Latest Deals and Developments

The world of business and technology is abuzz with recent announcements and developments. In the realm of microelectronics, the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub has been awarded $37.8 million in federal Department of Defense funds to support projects ranging from microelectronic warfare to a

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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 no

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Sep 19 2024POLITICS

Harris' Union Support: A New Era of Labor Politics

Kamala Harris' presidential campaign has been making strides in securing the support of organized labor, despite a major union's decision not to endorse her. The influential Teamsters union declined to issue an endorsement, citing a lack of commitment to workers' interests. However, Harris has won t

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Sep 19 2024POLITICS

The Union's Dilemma: A Tale of Two Candidates

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the largest labor unions in the United States, has decided to decline endorsing either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris for president. This decision was met with surprise, as both candidates had been courting the union's support. The Teamsters' preside

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Sep 19 2024POLITICS

The Unconventional Union: Teamsters' Surprising Decision to Avoid Endorsement

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a powerful union with over 1.3 million members, has made a bold move by declining to endorse a candidate in the upcoming US presidential election. This decision marks a significant shift in the union's traditional support for the Democratic party, as a who

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Sep 19 2024BUSINESS

Strike at Boeing: The Battle for Fair Compensation

As the Boeing machinists union and the company continue to negotiate, the situation has taken a dramatic turn. The union has rejected the company's latest contract offer, and the company has responded by announcing temporary layoffs for its executives, managers, and employees. The move is aimed at p

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Sep 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

A New Horizon for Offshore Wind Power in the Gulf of Maine

The US Department of Interior has set an auction date of October 29th for the first-ever sale of offshore wind energy leases in the Gulf of Maine. This significant move marks a major step forward in the country's efforts to transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources. The auction, which includes

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