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Cleaners Get Jobs Back After Long Fight in Hartford

December 16, 2025

A big win for workers in Hartford! After nearly a year of fighting, cleaners who lost their jobs at the Connecticut Science Center are finally getting their jobs back. The deal was made with Burgos Cleaning Services, the new company hired by the science center. The cleaners, who are part of the 32B

politics

San Francisco Stands Up: Federal Troops, Worker Protests, and Tragic Accidents

October 24, 2025

San Francisco saw a mix of tension and relief this week as federal intervention plans were abruptly canceled. President Trump had initially ordered National Guard troops and federal agents to the city, citing crime concerns that local leaders disputed. Mayor Daniel Lurie and other officials quickly

business

Los Angeles County Workers Make a Stand

April 30, 2025

On April 29, 2025, Los Angeles County saw a significant disruption as tens of thousands of workers took to the streets. The workers, members of SEIU Local 721, were protesting what they saw as unfair treatment and a failure to negotiate a new contract. This was not just any strike. It was the fir

politics

Union Support for Cuomo: A Complex Political Dance

April 26, 2025

There's a lot of talk about Andrew Cuomo these days. He's running for mayor of New York City and has just secured a big endorsement. The 1199SEIU, the city's largest health care workers' union, has thrown its support behind him. This might seem surprising to some. After all, the union's leader, Geor

science

Love Life and Longevity: How Mating Affects Predatory Mites

January 28, 2025

Ever wondered how mating impacts the lifespan and baby-making abilities of tiny predators? A recent study dived into the world of Phytoseiulus persimilis, a mighty mite that feasts on spider mites. Researchers looked at how often these mites get to mate, when they first do it, and how experienced th

education

School Aides' Turf War: Who's Best for Special Ed Kids?

January 7, 2025

Beatrice Garcia knows firsthand the power of special education classroom assistants (SECAs). She credits them for helping her son, JoAngel, communicate and interact with his family. But recent financial strains in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have sparked a turf war between two unions over who shoul

business

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

September 23, 2024

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