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union

"Behind Bars: Do Police Unions Hold the Key to Justice?"

September 12, 2024

Praise for Ron Charles, the director of Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, NJ, comes from the State Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 382, which represents over 600 correctional police officers. They have expressed support and confidence in Charles' leadership, citing his dedicatio

business

ILA Demands: Will the Port Strike Finally Bring Change?

September 11, 2024

As the clock ticks closer to October 1, the expiration date of the current contract between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), are we on the brink of a potentially crippling port strike? It's been 43 years since the last ILA strike, and

entertainment

The Unlikely Reunion That Brought Two Beloved TV Shows Together

September 11, 2024

Lauren Cohan's return to The Walking Dead as Maggie Greene was a major highlight of the series finale. But what might not be as well-known is her earlier reunion with former Walking Dead co-star Tyler James Williams on the short-lived action-comedy series Whiskey Cavalier. Cohan played CIA operativ

crime

Family Reunion From Hell: Is 'Riff Raff' Just Coens-Light?

September 10, 2024

Buckle up, because 'Riff Raff' throws you headfirst into a dysfunctional family reunion straight out of a Coen Brothers film, but with a dash of Agatha Christie thrown in for good measure. Imagine a remote Massachusetts home, a blended family with secrets, a surprising visit from a son on the run, a

environment

Can This Gigantic Battery Recycling Plant Save the EV Revolution?

September 10, 2024

A new, massive battery recycling plant is being built in Germany by Cylib, a startup backed by Porsche and Bosch. This facility, costing over 180 million euros ($200 million), is expected to be the biggest of its kind in Europe, capable of recycling 30,000 metric tons of end-of-life batteries each y

politics

Chicago's Housing Crisis: A Battle Over Zoning and Power

September 10, 2024

The battle over who will chair Chicago's powerful Zoning Committee has turned into a major political showdown. On one side, Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing for progressive firebrand Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez to lead the committee. On the other, business interests and influential unions are backing a

entertainment

Hollywood Health Crisis: Pension Plan Running Dry as Editors Guild Pulls Free Benefits

September 8, 2024

The Motion Picture Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700) has delivered a bombshell warning to members – free health insurance extensions are coming to an end. Why? The pension and health plan is hemorrhaging money, with contributions plummeting over 20% compared to last year. This means the Editors Guild

politics

Trump Blasts 'Kamala's Crime Wave' and Promises a 'War on Crime' - But Is He Telling the Whole Story?

September 8, 2024

Former President Donald Trump recently received a big endorsement from the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), a powerful police union. Trump used this platform to make some bold claims about crime in America, painting a picture of cities under siege and blaming Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump pa

politics

Can Employers Silence Workers' Voices? California's Battle Over 'Captive Audience' Meetings

September 6, 2024

California lawmakers are in a heated debate over whether employers should be allowed to force workers to attend meetings discussing unionization. Senate Bill 399 aims to ban these so-called 'captive audience' meetings, where bosses present their views on unions. But is this really about protecting

entertainment

Peggi's Pawty Palooza: How an 89-Year-Old Grandma Became the Wiener Dog Whisperer

August 28, 2024

In the charming town of Kelowna, a touching surprise was orchestrated for an 89-year-old grandmother, Peggi Simonson, revered for her unwavering fondness for Dachshunds. Spearheaded by her granddaughter Tasha Guss, who had been separated from her grandmother by an ocean for most of the year, Simo