EMERGENCY WORKERS

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 06 2026HEALTH

Better Care for Older Patients in the Emergency Room

Emergency rooms that specialize in older patients have become more common since 2018. These centers, called Geriatric Emergency Departments or GEDs, aim to give better treatment for seniors. The program that awards the GED label checks that each hospital follows strict guidelines. Recent studies sh

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Jan 13 2026HEALTH

20 Years of Learning Together: Indo-US Emergency Medicine Journey

Emergency medicine (EM) is a big deal in many places, but it's fairly new in India. It only became its own thing in 2009. Before that, doctors without special training handled emergencies. To help them learn more, the Indo-US Emergency and Trauma Collaborative started yearly meetings in 2005. These

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Ontario Health Workers Take a Stand Against Office Return

Workers at Ontario Health atHome have been doing their jobs remotely for years. This setup has been working well for both the employees and the people who need their services. But now, the government wants them to go back to the office. This is causing problems because there isn't enough space for e

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Stay Prepared with This Affordable Emergency Radio

Emergency radios are a must-have for anyone who wants to be ready for unexpected situations. One such radio, the Uyeikmlop Emergency Hand Crank Solar Weather Radio, is currently available at a discounted price of $16 on Amazon. This radio is not only affordable but also packed with features that mak

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Dec 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Louvre Workers Strike Over Work Conditions and Security Flaws

Workers at the Louvre Museum have decided to go on strike. They are unhappy about their working conditions, higher ticket prices for visitors from outside Europe, and security problems. The recent theft of the Crown Jewels in broad daylight showed just how bad the security issues are. The unions say

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Fighting for Fair Pay: Museum Workers Prepare to Strike

Workers at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry are gearing up for a strike. This comes after more than two years of negotiations for their first contract. The union, AFSCME, represents over 120 employees in guest experience, operations, and education. They are pushing for better wages and ben

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Aug 30 2025BUSINESS

Tech Workers Lose Jobs Over Office Protest

Workers at a big tech company recently lost their jobs after a bold move. They entered an executive's office to make a statement. This happened at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Two employees, Riki Fameli and Anna Hattle, were part of a group called No Azure for Apartheid. They wan

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Aug 04 2025BUSINESS

Boeing Workers Strike Again: What's Going On?

Workers at Boeing's fighter jet plants have walked off the job. This is not the first time. It happened less than a year after Boeing gave raises to end another strike. Around 3, 200 workers from three plants in Missouri and Illinois said no to a new contract. They want better pay and working condit

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Aug 04 2025FINANCE

Safeguarding Retirement: The Power of Emergency Savings

Emergency funds act as a safety net, especially for those with unpredictable incomes. They prevent people from dipping into their retirement savings when unexpected expenses pop up. Research shows that having even a small emergency fund can make a big difference. People with at least $2, 000 saved a

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