Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Four people from Tulsa and Union Public Schools — including two students and a staff member and a former coach — died in a crash over the weekend in Kansas a staff member who worked in the transportation department a former Carver Middle School coach and teacher Exact details about the crash are still under investigation by Kansas authorities four other people died in what appears to be a two-car collision and a fifth was transported to a nearby hospital Ebony Johnson said that the district is praying for the families of those lost Union Public Schools confirmed that one of its students died in the crash as well but that student has not been publicly identified "I've taught a number of students who've moved on to D1 and that is they work as hard at the academics as they do at their sport," said Horton the students were returning home from a youth basketball tournament when the crash happened Grief counselors are available for students and staff Updates will be provided as more information becomes available Brooke Cox is a Digital Producer at News On 6 where she has been part of the team since August 2024 Kaitlyn Deggs came to Tulsa after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Broadcast Journalism Kaitlyn Deggs started as a Multimedia Journalist for News On 6 in January 2022 \"I've taught a number of students who've moved on to D1 and that is they work as hard at the academics as they do at their sport,\" said Horton and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEAST HARTFORD CT (WFSB) - More than 3,000 Pratt & Whitney employees voted to go on strike after unresolved issues in contract negotiations with the aerospace manufacturer A union official said the plan was to go on strike at 12:01 a.m on Monday after members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) took completed Sunday’s vote at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford 77% of the union workers voted yes to the strike 3,100 workers are on strike out of the 11,000 Pratt and Whitney employees in Connecticut The machinists say they were offered a contract with an 18% pay increase over three years but that it also weakened their retirement benefits and increased healthcare costs “There’s no mention in the contract of job security at all,” said Thomas Devanney The striking workers said they were responsible for building and testing aircraft engines for both commercial and military planes at Pratt & Whitney’s East Hartford and Middletown facilities There is concern that whoever is now designing manufacturing and inspecting world class engines won’t be able to do that same great job these workers have done for decades workers gathered outside company headquarters in East Hartford and outside its facility in Middletown on Monday to take part in the strike “The company fell short on every area they needed to hit on for these people,” said Sarah Borowy Sarah has worked at Pratt & Whitney for 46 years Her son Nathan also works for the company as an inspector “We’re middle class workers trying to raise our families we’re proud taxpayers in the state of Connecticut,” said Wayne McCarthy “We just need our wages to keep up with inflation so that this generation has a chance to live the American dream Many huddled under tents as they voiced concerns about job security “We’re all on the same team,” said Nathan Drake “We all want to get us back to work to make world class engines if it takes a week to do that or two weeks to do that I’m too ready to wait as long as it takes to get on the same page.” “Our committee worked tirelessly to advance our member’s voices to the company and the company simply failed to bring to the table an agreement that we felt comfortable recommending to our membership The company’s offer reportedly included an 18.6 percent wage increase over three years but union leaders said it failed to address other key concerns including potential cuts to retirement benefits and increased healthcare costs “We will be down in front of Pratt and Whitney letting them know what we want and why we’re there and waiting until the negotiating committee can get back to the table with the company and make a better deal for us,” said Michael Lamoureaux “If they don’t want to address our concerns we’ll be here as long as it takes They’ll get the message pretty quickly and hopefully they’ll do right by us and come back to the table,” McCarthy said Eyewitness News obtained a statement from Pratt & Whitney in which the company defended its offer: “Pratt & Whitney’s offer competitively compensates our workforce while ensuring P&W can grow in an increasingly competitive marketplace creating ongoing economic opportunity in the state of Connecticut Our message to union leaders throughout this thoughtful process has been simple: higher pay  Our local workforce is among the highest compensated in the region and the industry – our offer built on that foundation We have no immediate plans to resume negotiations at this time and we have contingency plans in place to maintain operations and to meet our customer commitments.” The strike was expected to significantly impact production operations at both the East Hartford and Middletown plants East Hartford police were expected to increase patrols around the area to manage traffic and ensure safety near picket lines The plan is to have someone outside Pratt plants In East Hartford and in Middletown 24/7 until a deal is done We’re ready to get back to the table,” McCarthy said Monday’s strike was not the first labor action at Pratt & Whitney Workers previously went on strike in 1985 and 2001 over similar contract disputes Several political leaders weighed in on the strike “I stand with Machinists in fighting for basic workplace fairness— decent Workers need long term certainty in jobs and income to make the American dream real Our state’s prosperity and progress depends on proper especially at Pratt where their products are critical to our national defense.” “Pratt and Whitney is a world leader in manufacturing aircraft engines because of their amazing workers who are critical to the success of our nation’s manufacturing future We strongly encourage the company’s leadership and the machinists union to come together to reach a fair deal that is negotiated in good faith,” said Gov Governor Susan Bysiewicz in a joint statement Refresh this page and watch Eyewitness News for updates — About 3,000 labor union members went on strike early Monday at jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut retirement benefits and job security broke down Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers were picketing at manufacturing locations in East Hartford and Middletown after about 77% of nearly 2,100 union members voted to approve their first strike since 2001 “Pratt and Whitney is a powerhouse in military and commercial aerospace products because our membership makes it so,” David Sullivan the union's eastern territory vice president ”This offer does not address the membership concerns and the membership made their decision — we will continue to fight for a fair contract.” Picketing workers lined and crossed streets near the entrances to the East Hartford and Middletown plants on a rainy Monday morning against Pratt & Whitney,” while some read “Solidarity for Security” and “Together We Rise.” Some workers said they were concerned that the company may move jobs and manufacturing out of the state to its plants in Georgia We need time to be here,” union member Scott Westberg told WFSB-TV They’re trying to deteriorate the middle class called its latest wage and retirement proposal competitive and said its workforce is among the most highly compensated in the region and industry “Our message to union leaders throughout this thoughtful process has been simple: higher pay more days off and more flexibility,” the company said in a statement "We have no immediate plans to resume negotiations at this time and we have contingency plans in place to maintain operations and to meet our customer commitments.” The strike comes as RTX faces a potential $850 million hit on profits this year because of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump if the tariff rates remain the same through the year During its first-quarter earnings call on April 22 the company said its Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace subsidiaries would each shoulder just over $400 million of the potential tariffs hit RTX is predicting $83 billion to $84 billion in adjusted sales companywide in 2025 The company's first-quarter earnings were $1.5 billion Pratt & Whitney's adjusted operating profit in the quarter was $590 million The company said its latest contract proposal included an immediate 4% wage increase followed by a 3.5% increase in 2026 and a 3% increase in 2027 It also included a $5,000 contract ratification bonus and enhanced pension and 401k plan benefits Pratt & Whitney makes engines for commercial and military jets including the GTF line for Airbus commercial jets and the F135 for the military's F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft fleet issued a statement urging the company and union to continue negotiating Members of Connecticut's all-Democratic congressional delegation and Democratic state lawmakers said they were supporting the union workers The parade didn't begin until Alan Kennett Hegseth argued that senior leaders should be "unencumbered by unnecessary bureaucratic layers that.. 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Visit our Customer Support center for solutions or to contact us Nearly all of the unionized employees at two federal facilities dedicated to workplace safety research in Cincinnati are on immediate administrative leave and will be terminated The cuts represent a significant portion of the facilities' workforce "It's about 93 percent of NIOSH [nationally] and about 97 percent of the Cincinnati bargaining unit," she said "So it's effectively shutting down the agency." NIOSH has two offices in Cincinnati — Pleasant Ridge's Alice Hamilton Laboratory for Occupational Safety and Health Taft Occupational Safety and Health Laboratory About 400 employees in total are roughly equally distributed between the two NIOSH is responsible for research and recommendations aimed at preventing workplace illness and injury Union steward Hannah Echt told WVXU in April the Cincinnati offices have a variety of workers "We evaluate if hazards exist in a workplace and recommend ways to reduce hazards," she said administrative staff who support our research and our projects." Other workers at NIOSH in management positions will be terminated June 2 They were put on administrative leave April 1 That's when some unionized employees were first notified their jobs were in jeopardy leading to protests at Cincinnati's NIOSH facilities The Trump administration has said widespread job cuts are necessary in the federal workforce to save taxpayer funds and to make the federal government more efficient. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offices in Cincinnati have already seen some of those cuts. The cuts to NIOSH are part of larger restructuring under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F who has indicated the department will cut roughly 20,000 of its 82,000 employees and consolidate its 28 departments to 15 Leaders with HHS have pledged that the worker safety initiatives NIOSH carries out will continue under a new department called the Administration for a Healthy America even after the workforce reductions But Niemeier-Walsh and other union leaders dispute this "If you go to the NIOSH website and you look at some of our services A visit to NIOSH's pages for its National Firefighter Registry for Cancer and Health Hazards Evaluations services shows banners advising the programs aren't active The former program helps firefighters who have developed potentially job-related cancers employees and unions identify and mitigate workplace health hazards Labor leaders and their supporters will hold a demonstration outside the Pleasant Ridge NIOSH facility at 5 p.m The Philadelphia Union won its third consecutive match with a 2-1 victory against CF Montréal at Stade Saputo on Saturday night The win marked the first time since September 2020 that the Union earned a road victory in Montréal Midfielder Indiana Vassilev put Philadelphia on the board first with his first Union goal in the second minute of the match CF Montréal found a late first half equalizer off a goal from Giacomo Vrioni forward Mikael Uhre scored his second goal of the season to secure the Union’s 2-1 victory on the road The Union will return to Subaru Park to host Indy Eleven in the Lamar Hunt U.S CF Montréal: Jonathan Sirois; Tom Pearce (Kwadwo Opoku 83’) Joel Waterman; Fabian Herbers ( Luca Petrasso 57’) Dante Sealy; Giacomo Vrioni (Caden Clark 57’) Philadelphia is on a three-game win streak for the second time this season Tonight’s victory moves the Union into second place in the Eastern Conference The win also marked the Union’s first road victory in Montréal since 2020 Midfielder Indiana Vassilev scored his first goal for the Union Forward Chris Donovan earned his first start of the 2025 season The start gave Donovan his 50th career MLS appearance Forward Mikael Uhre scored his second goal of the season tonight to tie Julián Carranza for the fifth-most MLS goals (34) in club history Midfielder Danley Jean Jacques tallied an assist tonight to contribute a goal or an assist in three consecutive games The Union struck early through a sweet strike off the boot of Indiana Vassilev Time will tell if he can truly fill the shoes of Daniel Gazdag but tonight’s goal got the Union off the mark in a major way Brilliant timing for his first goal of the season Montréal took control after the Vassilev goal in the 2nd minute and maintained that momentum until the Mikkel Uhre goal in the 84th minute The Union managed to hang on thanks to a few saves by Andre Blake that he did not know much about A strong start and a strong finish was all that was needed tonight against an underwhelming Montréal side that struggled to find clinical finishing but it was the two deep lying playmakers that ran the midfield tonight Danley Jean Jacques was the catalyst for the first goal while Jovan Lukic stepped in front of a misplaced place and slipped Uhre through on goal for the winner The Union got exposed at times on the wings but the two in the middle held it down and created the offense when needed On a side note …this year the Union are undefeated when Blake and Wagner both played This was by far the worst looking game they played this year Uhre steals a win for the team and let’s get out of Montreal It’s hard to watch Montreal and understand how they haven’t won a game this year as they fought for 90 minutes Blake with some big saves tonight but it sure seemed like he was just lucky a few times A third of the way through the season and you get the feeling this team can still play a lot better coming down the stretch I scratched my head at the lineup but I’ll give the coach credit of rotating players and getting ready for a compact schedule coming up with U.S But it was surely one of their worst-looking matches of the season I don’t see this system working against better teams Completed more passes by heading to each other We just need to be better than the 8 teams worse than us during the regular season and be fresh at the end This game was simply proof of the old adage: winning teams win the games that they are supposed to win Top of the table teams should continue to hold bottom of the table teams in the bottom of the table they were as unlucky as the Union was lucky They looked like the second goal by the Union was almost expected Their faces after that goal was scored showed resignation here we go again.” Playing deep and in a counterattack plan makes for unattractive play but leads to beautiful series we fans might have said that a road point was acceptable; yesterday’s game showed that this team is capable of finishing the job on teams that have little confidence however poor the middle of the game may have looked +1 — And that series leading to the first goal really was beautiful To so visibly show the world his lack of confidence and then to just hold it until the U were able to take it back If Cavan had gotten the ball where Nate ended his run with the dive there would have at least been a shot if not a Doop You can argue that the “real” midfielders may not of intercepted the ball but one can hope that we don’t see more of the Harriel at AM unless there are availability issues Don’t care how bad a team is: you win on the road in MLS Donovan had like a hundred bad bad bad giveaways He was played into a chance and sent it back towards the passer The shades of despair post 3 wins in a row feel almost mitochondrial It’s been great to see DJJ grow in confidence The two goals were incisive and showed what this team can do with just glimmers of daylight He and Lukic both make me miss Brujo less- and that one’s still personal My daughter’s formative moments as a fan were bringing drawings to leave for him at the customer service office and she (age 9) is lobbying for us to go thousands of miles to see Corinthians sometime There was something about the fluidity of Montreal’s play and passing for long stretches that it would be nice to see the Union pull off more consistently My eye craves some of those Medunjanin/McGlynn type passes… and it feels ugly… then that Lukic through ball to Uhre just when one thought There was also something nice about the improvisational firefighting defense Did Glesnes really boot it over his goal from close range on purpose They have this find-ways-to-win thing going that feels like it… won’t be a boring season I refuse to be depressed by this team this year (eyes the open cup warily) I like that they are winning the games that they should. A team at the bottom of the conference should get beat by a team at or near the top Yes the beautiful game was nearly completely missing from this game If they beat Columbus this weekend and it’s 2-1 and it’s ugly and it’s hard to be mad when your team wins… at least it should be never take three points on the road for granted Just like many others already said in this thread the Union had no idea what to do with the ball Thank goodness Montreal is so toothless inside their attacking box How was their #9 ever signed to a major league team I’d like to mark that guy as he doesn’t move much and never seems to even try to beat the center back to the space to make the play Montreal has a mid level MLS level starter at defensive center mid in Piette They didn’t have any difference makers going forward at all they were coached to go over the top of the predictable press The Union started to fall back to prevent getting chipped then their press started to fall apart and Montreal broke it at will It’s lucky that they had no shooters and their in-the-box forward is slow and predictable I hate to be negative after a road win but I’m still concerned about the Union’s game plan getting figured out and them getting injured down the stretch just like what happened with Coach Carnell at St I also am biased as I don’t like that one dimensional pressing style When I first saw it in my rec league days I was an older player in a high division as a center back so everyone was younger I never saw it before so I kind of panicked for the first couple of games I figured it out… just chip the ball past the pressure up to the forward they do a quick pass back to an attacking center mid or outside mid then send a runner down the flank into all that space that’s vacant because the press sends the outside backs forward leaving it open as well as what Union teams under Coach Curtain did all the time That is the fundamental risk/reward profile of the high midfield press It’s supposed to play psychological games by going against everything players are coached to do and incentivize things that have been coached out of them players are coached to keep possession and distribute to their mids rather than trying to send the ball long speculatively That’s because under a traditional possession-based 4-4-2 that’s how to best play against it as they’ll cede the space in the midfield in exchange for making it hard to get from the middle third to the final third Same with keeping possession… you want possession against a possession oriented team that counters out of its own third The high midfield press turns this on its head where you don’t want possession against Carnell’s system because it’s built on turning it over and countering from the middle third This is at a cost of leaving the defensive third open Hence why an opponent wants to cede possession and play over the top quickly They put our CBs under pressure by playing the ball forward quickly Surridge or mukhtar would pull either glesnes or Makhanya out of position by dropping in underneath Part of it is because our “6’s” are not really playing as true 6’s They are both box to box midfielders who can get caught out of position when transition is turned quickly against us it can be catastrophic with how high our line is set in the mid block Without a ball winning 6 sitting in front of our defense consistently and teams are taking advantage of it by targeting them directly in transition It’s definitely something that needs to be cleaned up I’m just not sure how you do it without sacrificing compact shape Blake you’re right that our 6s are not playing as true 6s… but the reason for that is that our 10s are not playing as true 10s Carnell’s system tries to account for the lack of width in the usual 4-2-2-2 box formation by sending the attacking midfielders out wide is really more like a hexagon with a hole in the middle That hole in the middle gets filled variously by any of the front 6 and it requires that Danley and Lukic have a good understanding of who’s staying back and who’s pushing up But mostly they do a very good job of this + 1 BETTER TEAMS WILL FIGURE THIS OUT 2ND TIME AROUND You have described exactly how Union II play — and try to play — when Korzeniowski or Anderson are on the pitch Here is an example of how to beat a press: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zatSVXbXpM0&pp=ygUZRGMgdW5pdGVkIHZzIGF0bGFudGEgMjAxOA%3D%3D That was a very talented possession team just pounding one of the best pressing teams the league has ever seen that United team had some real stars on it include Wayne Rooney and Luciano Acosta but that Atlanta team won MLS Cup that year I worry about the Union’s back line being so exposed and website in this browser for the next time I comment your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on 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country it’s a dream of freedom and a better America,” Joachim Streit “A dream of emigrants which many others have lived out.” What first seemed a political prank has become a semi-serious debate as US President Donald Trump has taunted and provoked Canadians with talk of converting Canada into the 51st state Canada’s new prime minister Mark Carney broke with tradition by visiting Europe rather than Washington for his first foreign trip as his country’s leader Carney told his hosts in Paris that Canada is “the most European of non-European countries” alluding to his country’s French and British roots Some in Brussels felt encouraged to push for more Emboldened by the publication in late February of polls suggesting that a stunning 46% of Canadians would support Canada joining the EU Streit took the issue to the European Commission again Brussels had already felt compelled to react to intense chatter on social media advocating EU membership following ongoing hostile rhetoric from Trump In a March briefing, a Commission spokeswoman pointed to Article 49 of the Treaty of the European Union which stipulates that “any European State… may apply to become a member” – in other words: ONLY European states In a parliamentary question to the bloc’s executive body a few days later Streit underlined the lasting advantages of Canadian membership for the EU facilitate the exchange of goods and services and be better able to withstand threats of tariffs and global security risks.” Would the Commission propose a legal revision of Article 49 to allow Canadian membership The term “European state” could be legally flexible there is the EU member Cyprus which is technically a west Asian state And there are French and Dutch territories in the Caribbean Spanish and Portuguese islands in the Atlantic and Greenland an autonomous region in the Kingdom of Denmark – all (currently) part of the European Union Greenland and Canada even share a land border between Ellesmere Island and Greenland’s north westernmost tip in winter when solidly frozen sea ice creates a land bridge Canadian military has reportedly turned back Inuit who wandered across the Robeson Channel on foot into Canadian territory in the past Thus, Streit sees Canada and the EU as existing neighbours and partners and feels that more needs to be done. “Sometimes in history, doors open and then shut again. And sometimes, the doors are open only for a brief moment”, Streit said in a committee hearing in the European Parliament in early April Streit wrote a letter to two EU Commissioners in charge of social rights and research respectively urging them “to set up a framework of academic and professional exchange” between Canada and the EU “This would allow EU officials to get more familiar with the particularities of Canada it would allow Canadian officials to also learn EU policy-making with the EU institutions” Streit wrote in the letter seen by Euronews He calls it a “political Erasmus” framework Such an initiative could be a stepping stone to Canada’s EU membership at least a close relationship like with Switzerland or Norway we are people of the same ilk with the same set of values DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and Union Pacific Railroad President Beth Whited, celebrated the signing of a historic lease agreement for Colorado’s Moffat Tunnel, replacing the original 1926 lease. This new agreement follows the Memorandum of Understanding signed on November 1, 2024 a 25 year access agreement for Mountain Passenger Rail and finalizing the purchase and sale of the Burnham lead line which will unlock transit-oriented development potential for the Burnham Yard property This public-private partnership assures continued freight operations through the Moffat Tunnel for 25 years with established passenger rail access from Denver through the Moffat Tunnel to Winter Park Steamboat Springs and Craig for soon-to-be Mountain Passenger Rail Service bringing new transportation options and economic opportunities to Colorado communities These three agreements demonstrate a new model of collaboration that can support the state’s needs for moving goods and commerce and giving Coloradans more transportation options.  “This agreement begins a new era of partnership between the State of Colorado and Union Pacific that will expand passenger rail into our beautiful Rocky Mountains assure continued freight movement through the Continental Divide a very special state property with unparalleled transit-oriented development potential Moffat Tunnel represents an important part of Colorado’s history we are showing the country a new model for pursuing passenger rail through collaboration with the railroad I am thrilled with the three new agreements and look forward to seeing the positive benefits to our state,” said Governor Jared Polis.  “Mountain rail Service will soon run year-round from Denver Union Station to Winter Park a corridor renowned for its scenery and beauty,” continued Governor Polis.  Mountain Rail Service Pattern Map showing the route from Denver to Craig.  “Union Pacific is proud of the hard work and spirit of collaboration that went into this agreement with the State of Colorado We came together as true partners and the result is an agreement that benefits the citizens of Colorado and the businesses and people who rely upon Union Pacific to deliver the goods and material vital to today’s economy,” said Union Pacific President Beth Whited.  “It was an honor to help lead the Colorado negotiation team on this unique partnership that will benefit the state of Colorado for the next 25 years When this daily train service begins connecting Denver to Winter Park and on to Craig it will undoubtedly be one of the most beautiful train rides in the country if not the world and provide a safe affordable alternative to being stuck in traffic I am thrilled we were able to purchase the Burnham Lead line This purchase unlocks safe passage into the Burnham Yard property the original rail yard of Colorado that predates statehood and one of the last undeveloped parcels in Denver and the purchase of the Burnham lead line are a win I want to thank the Union Pacific team for their efforts and creative problem solving that made these agreements possible,” said Lisa Kaufmann Senior Strategic Advisor for Governor Polis.  “Today’s agreement will offer residents and visitors throughout Colorado new opportunities and choices to get where they’re going More passenger rail trips between the Front Range and mountain communities in Winter Park and beyond will offer an option in addition to the drive over Berthoud Pass The purchase of the Burnham lead line will also improve local mobility surrounding Lincoln Park in Denver ensuring this historic neighborhood can continue to offer residents safe access to all the surrounding amenities,” said CDOT Chief of Staff Sally Chafee.  The 25-year access agreement establishes Colorado’s license for three daily roundtrips or up to 506,000 train miles annually for Mountain Passenger Rail as the payment from Union Pacific for their use of the Moffat Tunnel for 25 years The state plans to start a daily roundtrip year-round to Granby by 2026 and flexibility for the state to expand service in future phases to connect Denver to Winter Park Resorts Future phases will commence after a procurement process for a designated contract operator and upon needed capital improvements completed that are identified in the access agreement highlighted by traveling under the continental divide through the 6.2 mile long Moffat Tunnel the highest operating railroad tunnel in the United States   The Moffat Tunnel has been one of the first and most successful public private partnerships in Colorado’s history where 6 counties and private investors came together over a 100 years ago to build the Moffat Tunnel to ensure Denver as the commerce hub of the Rocky Mountain West after Union Pacific the first transcontinental railroad bypassed Colorado and routed through Wyoming instead For 99 years Union Pacific or their predecessors have held a lease that expired on May 1 6.2-mile-long Moffat Tunnel cuts through the Continental Divide at 9,239 feet above sea level Created to provide an important east-to-west connection from Denver to the West coast for commerce the Moffat Tunnel helped Denver become a center of commerce and growth in the Rockies.  Demand for rail transportation in Colorado is significant In partnership with Amtrak and Winter Park Resorts the state made investments to lower the cost and increase the frequency of the Winter Park Ski train Coloradans and visitors booked more than 44,000 trips on the Ski train compared to 17,500 last season – a 153% increase The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new Sensory Friendly Movie Series with the first-ever screening set for Friday This series is a new initiative funded through the Union County Open Space and Historic Preservation Trust Fund and expands upon the County’s commitment to inclusive arts and recreation programming “Union County is proud to lead the way in expanding inclusive programming that meets the needs of all residents and we’re thrilled to bring our first sensory-friendly movie experience to the Hamilton Stage,” said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes M “This new sensory-friendly movie series represents more than just a night at the theater — it’s about pride and equal access to experiences that many families have gone without for far too long We’ve seen the impact of our sensory-friendly live performances and now we’re taking that vision even further by expanding that accessibility through film.” The May 23rd screening will take place at the Hamilton Stage This sensory-friendly showing is tailored for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities Audience accommodations include lowered volume and a relaxed environment where attendees are welcome to move “I’m proud to announce this new initiative which marks a major step forward in our mission to build a more inclusive Union County and reinforces our commitment to making arts and recreation truly accessible for all families,” said Commissioner Sergio Granados “We’ve heard from so many parents who’ve never been able to take their children to a movie theater due to sensory challenges — and that’s exactly why we created this Families deserve to enjoy these experiences without fear of being judged or excluded and creating lasting memories that every child and parent deserves And this is just the beginning — we’re planning three more sensory-friendly movie nights in 2025 to continue expanding access and joy across our communities.” Crocodile tells the encouraging story of a singing crocodile who helps those around him find their voice It’s an uplifting message that aligns well with the mission of Sensory Friendly Theater For more information about Sensory Friendly Theater and to purchase tickets for Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, visit www.ucpac.org/sensory-friendly or call the Union County Performing Arts Center box office at (732) 499-8226 Contact Us Organizational Chart Union Plus Explore 2025 – “Explore Iconic American Cities” Sweepstakes  The second Explore 2025 sweepstakes is running May 6 through June 6 “Explore Iconic American Cities” will award a $5,000 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Farmers Union members are in Washington D.C this week urging lawmakers to pass a new farm bill Gary Wertish is president of the Minnesota Farmers Union “We have over 100 members to advocate for getting action done We’ve kicked that can down the road two times already And it’s time to get serious about getting an updated farm bill.” He tells Brownfield NFU’s Week of Action comes as farmers face razor thin margins and a lot of uncertainty “The appropriate time is right now (because) if we don’t take any action the current one expires the end of September and we need to focus on our priorities right now of getting a new and address the issues in the marketplace.” NFU president Rob Larew says without the certainty of a strong farmers are left exposed to mounting risks and instability Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Subscribe for our newsletter today and receive relevant news straight to your inbox By CTU Communications | May 5, 2025 | _News, Bulletin in the heat of our contract battle with CPS we co-convened a group of 250 labor allies and community organizations from across the country to begin building what came to be known as May Day Strong Build a historic May Day movement that would take to the streets on May 1 but continue organizing against Trump and his billioniare agenda into the future From the classrooms to the streets, students, educators, workers, immigrants, and neighbors came to say “enough!” We’re not waiting for permission — we are building the world we deserve. Watch video footage from the historic march and rally Watch Cook County Commissioner and CTU Administrator of New Teacher Development Tara Stamps’ video blog from the march. And check out this video of national events you showed your passion and dedication to our union your students and your school communities in so many powerful ways From a tough contract fight to a historic May Day CTU and the CTU Foundation academic scholarship applications are now open. Scholarships of $1,000 are awarded to applicants who are a child of a currently employed, active CTU member in good standing or a child of a deceased member who was in good standing at the time of death. Applicants must be high school seniors graduating before Aug. 31, 2025. Learn more and apply. The IFT is offering Teach Truth: An Academic Freedom Summer, a series of professional learning seminars that will help educators learn how to teach the truth and provide opportunities to build supportive networks to combat the era of censorship we are all living through. Seminars being offered this spring through summer. Learn more and register Don’t miss CTU organizer Chris Baehrend as he joins elected Chicago Board of Education member Jitu Brown and education activists from across the country in this webinar on defending public education from the threats of privatization May 5 | CTU Foundation scholarship deadline May 7 | CTU Lobby Day. May 7 | NBCT Information Session May 7 | The Threat of Charter Schools May 8 | Unapologetic Acts of Social Justice in Bilingual Education. May 11 | Summer Organizing Institute application deadline May 14 | CTU Lobby Day May 21 | CTU Lobby Day Chicago Teachers Union affiliations include the Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) the Illinois State Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (ISFL-CIO) the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) New to the Bowling Green business community Fremont Federal  Credit Union is making its mark on a local tradition At the ribbon cutting for the credit union at 1200 N FFCU’s president and chief executive officer announced that financial services business will sponsor the newly minted I-75 Rivalry Series While the rivalry between the Bowling Green Falcons and the Toledo Rockets is mostly associated with the annual football game the two schools compete against each other in about a dozen sports The new I-75 rivalry series will assign points to each of those contests and at the end of the year tally them up and honor the university with the winningest record Coaches and mascots were on hand for the Monday morning (5-5-2025) for the ribbon cutting and announcement of the series Cray said that the credit union has ties with both schools His daughter is a BGSU student and performs in the Falcon Marching Band FFCU’s chief lending officer Bill Nicholson is the grandson of legendary Toledo football coach Jim Nicholson The Bowling Green office is the seventh office opened by the credit union The attraction of Bowling Green is that has “a strong economic base” and is a population center in Northwest Ohio He noted that as a credit union without outside investors all t its profits are plowed back into the company to benefit members Click typewriter to read opinions from readers or to learn how to submit one of your own Interested in advertising here on the sidebar of BG Independent News, or in becoming an annual sponsor? Contact Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel at elizabeth.lrz@gmail.com or click image below for the Advertise page also accessible from the Main Menu heading above playJeremy Ebobisse scores fine breakaway goal for LAFC (0:52)Jeremy Ebobisse scores fine breakaway goal for LAFC (0:52) The 2025 MLS season is now firmly underway which means it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 11 to come up with this week's order of all 30 teams in the league Playing at an absurd 80-point pace (currently on 26 points), the Caps aren't slowing down for anybody right now. Even with Jesper Sørensen swapping five starters following Wednesday's win over Miami that booked the Canadian side a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup final In desperate need of getting the taste of failure out of their mouths after bowing out of the Concacaf Champions Cup Miami put four past the Red Bulls in a 4-1 home victory Javier Mascherano used a lineup with four pure attackers The Union are doing what good teams do: beating bad teams A 2-1 win over Montreal on Saturday served as the team's third-straight victory Topping the Canadian side isn't anything to brag about After their 2-1 win over CF Montréal, the Philadelphia Union are now three unbeaten and two points behind the Columbus Crew for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)5. Seattle SoundersPrevious ranking: 10 Seattle's mixture of depth and top-end talent is starting to show itself in a way that should terrify the rest of MLS With ambitions to top the East, Charlotte's battle with Columbus on Saturday was always going to serve as a measuring stick for their contender status. Losing 4-2, albeit without star playmaker Pep Biel puts a damper on any trophy conversations in North Carolina right now Still without star center-back Walker Zimmerman -- due to a head injury -- Nashville travelled to face Atlanta to kick off the weekend and picked up a 1-1 draw for their efforts The game lacked the fireworks of NSC's huge win over Chicago the week before Callaghan's team still put in a perfectly fine road performance Cincinnati had been flirting with fine margins for the entire year prior to their 1-0 road loss to NYCFC With just one multi-goal win on the season FCC have struggled to put teams to the sword Their attacking play remains a work in progress It's hard to snap a three-game losing streak more emphatically than with a 5-0 win. San Diego took down Dallas with that scoreline on Saturday, showing some of the finer points of their smooth attacking play that flows from Anders Dreyer play0:26Hirving Lozano scores goal for San Diego FCHirving Lozano scores goal for San Diego FC After Brad Stuver's between-the-legs howler got the Loons on the board, Minnesota never looked back in their 3-0 road win over Austin. Most notably, Julian Gressel debuted for Eric Ramsay's team in the second half after signing last week LAFC's 2-0 win over Houston was a truly dominant showing at both ends. The attack registered 2.0 xG, according to FBref good for their third-best single-game total of the season only allowed four shots while putting the clamps down on the Dynamo Phil Neville's team had scored three goals or more in three straight games they allowed four in a 4-1 road loss at the hands of the Earthquakes It's fair to be worried about the Timbers' defensive execution at this point in the year Despite playing up a man for more than half the game after a red card to Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady Orlando couldn't get on the board in Chicago The 0-0 draw was the Lions' fourth scoreless draw in their past five games After starting the season red hot in the attack Despite taking a 1-0 lead just before halftime the Rapids shipped two goals in stoppage time during the first half Chris Armas' team simply didn't create enough chances to pick up a result Austin didn't allow Minnesota many clear-cut chances but they still managed to lose 3-0 in front of their home fans while uninspired attacking play continued from Nico Estevez's team Caleb Porter's 3-4-1-2 setup continued to look like the perfect fit for New England's personnel in a 2-0 win over Toronto It's hard to imagine a more bland version of the Red Bulls than the one that's taken the field this year No longer a hyper-aggressive pressing outfit and lacking dynamism in the attack thanks to their two over-30 DPs Maybe New York City should just play Cincinnati every weekend? Between last year's win over Cincy in the first round of the playoffs and Sunday's 1-0 home win, the Pigeons certainly seem to have the number of their Eastern Conference foes. Losing Keaton Parks to a first-half injury stings play0:52Julián Fernández gets on the scoresheet for New York City FCJulián Fernández gets on the scoresheet for New York City FC Dallas found real joy by switching to a back three in the second half It's hard not to think about what could've been for Chicago after goalkeeper Brady was sent off for a clumsy collision with Orlando's Duncan McGuire The Fire had pieced together a slew of high-quality looks in the first half but simply couldn't sustain that pressure with 10 men in what turned into a 0-0 draw Thanks to a pair of goals in first-half stoppage time, D.C. earned a 2-1 win over the Rapids. Christian Benteke back up top after missing a game due to injury bagged himself another impressive headed goal along the way The sooner Houston forget their 2-0 loss to LAFC, the better. With just four shots and a late red card to Franco Escobar there were precious few positives for a Dynamo team that's searching for attacking answers Herculez Gomez and Cristina Alexander debate the biggest storylines and break down the best highlights that soccer in the Americas has to offer. Stream on ESPN+ (U.S. only) Up against the seemingly unstoppable Whitecaps, RSL fell 2-1 with their only goal coming from a 96th-minute Diego Luna penalty. With new striker Willy Agada subbing on at halftime the hope is that he starts next time out in a move that transforms the team in the final third Atlanta collected a point in a 1-1 home draw with Nashville SC While they got on the scoresheet for the first time since early April there's tons of work to do for the Five Stripes Olof Mellberg's team couldn't find a way to threaten in the attack -- and the defense wasn't any better in a 4-1 loss It's almost impossible to find a silver lining from Toronto's 2-0 loss to New England The Reds weren't dangerous in front of goal they were far too open in defensive transition For the first time in MLS history, a team won a game without taking a shot. That honor goes to SKC, who beat the Galaxy 1-0 on Sunday thanks to a Maya Yoshida own goal It's impossible to see this team turning things around any time soon As if things couldn't get any worse for the Galaxy they became the first team in league history to lose a game without conceding a shot in a 1-0 own goal-induced defeat to SKC named after the intersection of Pico Blvd and Union Ave Enjoy this edition of our Local Gems blog featuring a few of the MANY things to see and do along the route and in the neighborhood Thanks to everybody who contributed their local gems Byzantine-Latino Quarter (BLQ)2800 W Pico Blvd Perched high above the intersection of Pico and Normandie is the Byzantine-Latino Quarter sign We can only fly embracing each other,” along with a mural of two angels flying in tandem This installation indicates that you have now entered an area of LA that was once a hot destination for European and Mexican immigrants Normandie Recreation Center1550 Normandie Ave Normandie Recreation Center is one of the two recreational centers in the Pico Union neighborhood and hosts an assortment of community events Angelus Rosedale Cemetery1831 W Washington Blvd it is considered one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles The iconic palm trees throughout the cemetery showcase the lawn-style format —it is one of the first cemeteries in the country to adopt this style the Rosedale Cemetery was also the first integrated cemetery in Los Angeles which allowed people of all races and creeds to be laid to rest there St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church2727 W Pico Blvd Pico Union boasts unique architectural designs you’ll see a Mission Revival or Spanish Renaissance style church that has been standing tall since its opening in 1904 St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral1324 Normandie Ave El Salvador Community CorridorSurrounding the intersection of Pico Blvd and Vermont Ave In the surrounding area of Pico Blvd and Vermont Ave is the first designated Salvadoran neighborhood in Los Angeles It’s estimated that over 1,000,000 Salvadorans live in LA and this designated community corridor reflects their cultural and economic impact You’ll see this influence in its many murals Óscar Romero Mural - Artist Unknown2500 W Pico Blvd At the intersection of Pico Blvd and Vermont Ave you will see a mural of the late Archbishop Óscar Romero Romero was a proud Salvadoreño who spoke up against injustice and violence in his home country of El Salvador His mural was placed in the heart of the El Salvador Community Corridor for many to see and remember him by Central and South American Country Murals - Artist Unknown1309 Hoover St A large mural located at the corner of Pico Blvd and Hoover St displays iconic landmarks of numerous Central and South American nations representing the diverse communities in that area Is your country featured on this prominent artwork Skate Massimo2552 W Pico Blvd Swing by Pico Union’s one and only skate shop Be sure to check out their public piano they’ll have on display out front CicLAvia created a limited edition button for purchase at the Normandie Hub inspired by the Skate Massimo’s outdoor piano Alvarado Terrace Historic District1333 Alvarado Terrace The Alvarado Terrace Historic District is a stretch of housing that has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1984 Here you will see architectural styles such as Craftsman CicLAvia created a limited edition button of this gem available for purchase at the Union Hub Engraved Victorian HousesAlong the sidewalk on W Pico Blvd Along the sidewalks of Pico Blvd around Bonnie Brae St you will see engravings of old Victorian-style houses These images are a depiction of the actual houses in the Alvarado Terrace Historic District Shortest Street in Los Angeles - Powers Pl.1321 S Alvarado St While Los Angeles may be known for its long Powers Place holds a unique title for being the shortest street in all of LA Its length comes in at a whopping ~35ft long and is also one of the last remaining brick-paved streets in LA Alvarado Terrace Park1342 S Alvarado St Near the shortest street and the Alvarado Terrace Historic District is the Alvarado Terrace Park Here children can enjoy a pocket-sized park while parents take in the views of the historic buildings surrounded by nature in a bustling city The Pico Union Project1153 Valencia St The Pico Union Project is a non-profit cultural center that aims to build community health and neighborhood revitalization in Pico Union Housed in one of the oldest synagogues in Los Angeles you’ll now be able to find farmer’s markets The Graff Lab1038 Venice Blvd. The Graff Lab is a designated place for artists to collaborate and safely develop their love for urban art Toberman Recreation Center1702 S Union Ave The Toberman Recreation Center is another one of Pico Union’s greenspaces which offers summer day camps There's so much history in this area, so as you go about your day, be sure to take in all the beauty and unique sights each neighborhood has to offer. Post your favorite gem moments along the route and tag @ciclavia on socials We can't wait to see you all at CicLAmini—Pico Union on May 18! Don’t forget to sign up for our mailing list so you don’t miss out on updates and information and to be the first to hear about future events These events are made possible by contributions from people like you. To support more open streets, consider making a tax-deductible donation here today The Korea Daily • LAist • Laemmle Theatres • Street Food Cinema • 88.5, The SoCal Sound  Grand Canyon University students who completed degree requirements in the Colangelo College of Business were conferred their degrees on Friday afternoon The fire happened around 10 a.m. on Monday, May 5, at a house along Whispering Hollow Lane near Cane Creek Road in Waxhaw Deputies said emergency crews arrived and quickly extinguished the fire; however an elderly resident was found dead inside the home Reports stated a second occupant escaped by climbing out of a window and was taken to the hospital --> Also read: Teen accused of stealing car, gun in Charlotte after avoiding court-ordered placement the person who died in the fire has not been identified and the cause of the fire has not been determined Gabrielle Union on May 4 in New York City shooting for Vogue x BMW No additional clips or accessories were needed 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Action arrives at a time of heightened urgency The previous Farm Bill expired in 2023 and has only been extended one year at a time leaving farmers without long-term stability at a time of volatile markets farmers are left exposed to mounting risks and instability,” said National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew farmers and ranchers across the country are raising their voices to urge Congress to act – for farmers’ sake but for the rural communities that depend on it.” Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from across the country will be advocating from their farms and Washington Farmers Union members will highlight key policy priorities developed at NFU’s 123rd Anniversary Convention and urge Congress to pass a strong While many Farmers Union members are busy with spring planting they’ll be joining the effort from their tractors adding their voices to a growing call for Congressional action To learn more about the Farmers Union Week of Action and how to get involved, visit nfu.org/forfarmerssake — This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will connect dairy producers with leading experts on timely topics The Tuesday episode will feature a weather outlook into winter and spring 2025 Don’t miss Wednesday’s session with an update on national dairy issues and policies and learn about utilization […] — Farmers from throughout Wisconsin will gather in Wisconsin Dells at Chula Vista Resort from Dec 13 to 15 for the 94th Annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention “Our annual convention brings farmers together to share insights and shape the policies that will influence the future of agriculture in Wisconsin,” said WFU […] — UW-Madison Division of Extension will offer the new Wisconsin Ag Law Update as a webinar on December 4 The webinar will be the first in a biannual series that is dedicated to keeping farmers and agricultural professionals up to date on the latest legal developments impacting Wisconsin farms — Wisconsin Farm Bureau is the trusted voice leading Wisconsin agriculture forward That is a vision we do not take lightly around here and that voice begins with the heart of our organization: our members Wisconsin Farm Bureau reached a major membership milestone Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn This Spring Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again a New York Times Bestselling Author and personal finance expert is collaborating with Desert Financial Credit Union to empower and promote financial well-being to Arizonans "I've always been a huge believer in credit unions because they've consistently put people before profits I've personally banked with credit unions for years because I love everything they stand for—lower fees and a true commitment to helping members thrive," said Nicole Lapin aligns perfectly with my mission to make financial literacy and education accessible while empowering people to take control of their finances." the benefits of banking with a credit union and 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(QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One person has tragically lost their life after a fire near the state line according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office first responders were called to a fire at a home on Whispering Hollow Road This is between Cane Creek Park and the state line with South Carolina an elderly resident of the home was found dead inside Another resident was able to escape through a window That person was taken to a hospital but is expected to recover Investigators say they are working to find out what started the fire The area will remain restricted for several hours during the investigation “All of us in Union County’s emergency services community are keeping this family in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time,” the UCSO wrote Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call 911 or the UCSO’s main office at 704-283-3789 You can also submit information anonymously through the UCSO app Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Department and Union County Fire Marshal’s Office all responded to the incident these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals AMHERST — A fight between students at Amherst Regional Middle School last week that prompted a shelter-in-place order when parents got involved in the incident and staff members were injured is prompting educators in the Amherst-Pelham schools to request district leaders take a series of steps to improve safety Xiomara Herman and her team to come up with refined plans for protecting students “We urge the district to partner with the APEA to review existing safety procedures and ensure consistent well-communicated safety protocols are enacted across each school,” reads the statement released by high school teacher Claire Cocco the completion of the district’s proposed Caregiver Guide needs to be expedited with educator input Such a comprehensive guide could offer appropriate action steps for families of students so that we can partner with according to information Herman released on Thursday in email messages to families began as an altercation between several students at the school where seventh and eighth graders from Amherst The situation escalated when parents got to the Chestnut Street school and involved themselves in the altercation She also confirmed in the email that staff members were injured the school issued a shelter-in-place and called Amherst Police Department while the situation was deescalated The APD responded quickly and have been working with us as we review what happened,” Herman wrote The middle school building also houses the district offices “I want to be clear — this kind of behavior is deeply concerning and not reflective of the safe and student-centered environment we strive to create each day,” Herman wrote “We are currently working with staff and local authorities to fully understand the circumstances and will share additional information as we are able Please know that student and staff safety remain my top priority and this matter will be taken seriously from my level.” Herman discussed the creation of the Caregiver Code of Conduct with a shared set of expectations for how families and schools could work together to maintain safety and be partners in creating safe and supportive learning environments That announcement came after a confrontation took place between parents inside Fort River School in February That incident also included working with Amherst Police having a police report filed and supplemented and the Hampshire Sheriff’s Office delivering no trespass orders to those involved The code is expected to outline shared values of respect and will provide guidance on conflict resolution and reinforce a collective responsibility to model appropriate behavior for students it’s important that we take this moment to reflect together,” Herman wrote “Our children are watching us — how we handle conflict It’s on all of us to model respectful and productive ways to engage I truly believe we can do better — and that together we can help guide our students toward healthier ways of resolving issues.” The union’s statement also addressed the Amherst and Regional school committees: “It is the responsibility of the school committees and other district leaders to provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees and students whether it be with students or community members.” you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users including at least two young students from the Tulsa metro on May 4 A Bartleville coach and a Tulsa Public Schools staff member were also killed in the crash The parents and students were on the road as part of "Oklahoma Chaos" — a competitive traveling basketball team Kansas Highway Patrol said two vehicles crashed head-on on Highway 169 in Franklin County the team's vehicle was heading southbound and attempted to pass a slower-moving southbound vehicle a second vehicle and the team's vehicle tried to avoid each other and moved to the shoulder resulting in a head-on crash in the northbound shoulder We are slowly learning more about the eight lives lost Tulsa Public Schools confirmed one person killed in the crash attended Booker T BTW officials confirmed the student killed is D.J TPS also confirmed that a staff member from the district's transportation department was also killed The district said that the staff member was also related to one of the students who was in the vehicle Tulsa Public Schools coaches and Educators Kevin D Carver Middle School sent the following letter to school families: former Principal of Carver Middle School (current principal at Nathan Hale High School) also released a statement: Union Public Schools confirmed another student who was killed is from their Freshman Academy Union's superintendent released this statement: One of the adults killed in the crash was former Bartlesville paraprofessional and coach Wayne Walls Bartlesville Public Schools said counselors will be available for students and staff who need them The cause of the crash is still under investigation Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols offered his support during a news conference Monday.“I’ll do anything those families or schools need,” he said Tulsa does a great job of rallying around those who need us.” 2 News is awaiting the full crash report from the Kansas Highway Patrol as well as the names of all the victims Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board of Trustees will be held Wednesday Hart Union School District Administrative Center This will be an in-person meeting. The meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/dsLI3cgHdWY Speaker cards will be accepted beginning at 6:30 p.m and will be time-stamped in the order they are received This meeting will include public hearings for items IX-C and IX-D on the agenda which are public hearings on the California School Employee Association Chapter 349’s initial proposal for negotiations with the William S Hart Union High School District for the 2025/26 school year and is presented for a public hearing and acknowledgment The full agenda for the meeting is available at https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36030502&MID=38454 You can be the first one to leave a comment Join Us → « All Events What is the role of the trade union movement why is it so important and what goals should socialists pursue within the movement FSP members of the Community and Public Sector Union will draw lessons from our decades of organising They will analyse the nature of the union bureaucracy and spotlight the role of the rank and file Take this opportunity to learn about the movement if it is new for you Or enrich the discussion with your experience of union organising while sharpening your understanding of the tasks ahead 28 May Dinner served at 6:30 pm for a $10 donation In-person at Solidarity Salon, 113 Spring Street, Reservoir. 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Home / Sports Fairfield remains undefeated with SEC wins Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread Pleasant battled once again on the tennis courts on Thursday night and again it was the Trojans who earned a double Southeast Conference victory The Fairfield boys survived a battle from Mt beating the Panthers 6-3 at East Lake Park while the Trojan girls swept MP 9-0 at Fairfield Middle School The Trojan boys won five of the six singles matches played at East Lake Fairfield’s Ruimin Luo won 8-2 in the No Rylan Anderson battled out a 9-7 win at No Pleasant scored one victory in singles competition The Panthers won two doubles matches on the day Dane Cook and Max Heater prevailed in the No and Elijah Rynders and Lathan Novak-Watson won 8-5 in the No and Lola Hatchette won a nail-biter against Mt The top doubles match was the tightest of the three as Fairfield’s top team of Steele and Wendland knocked off Bethany Drury and Audrey Richmond 8-5 2 doubles match 8-1 over MP’s Halaina Crane and Zoey Carlsen Hatchette and Una Carter won 8-4 in the No beating the Panther duo of Villaplaza and Lila Cook with the Trojan girls holding a 9-0 record Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardWhole Foods union scores another labor win against Jeff Bezos’ corporate supermarket chain Workers at the Philadelphia location voted to become Whole Foods' first unionized store in January A hearing officer from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has recommended overruling Whole Foods’ objections challenging the January union election at one of its Philadelphia stores — the first Whole Foods to unionize paves the way for the company and the union to negotiate a first contract “This ruling is definitive — Whole Foods lost and it’s time for the company to respect the results,” Wendell Young IV “Whole Foods told the public it would respect the outcome of the vote Now that their legal challenges have failed said the hearing officer’s report is only “preliminary,” and is “not a ruling.” “We remain confident that our objections will ultimately be upheld as the full process plays out,” the company statement said A majority of workers at the 2101 Pennsylvania Ave. store voted in January to unionize with UFCW Local 1776, 130 to 100. Since the election, UFCW has alleged, workers who supported the union have been unfairly fired In February, Whole Foods filed five objections to the January election A hearing officer wrote last week that “All of the objections are without merit,” according to a report viewed by The Inquirer The report recommends that the objections be overruled and that the union certification be issued by the regional director alleged that the union promised that employees would get a 30% raise if they voted in favor of the union and offered transportation to and from the store on voting day The NLRB hearing took place over two days and included testimony from 10 witnesses PLEASANT — For the second time in less than a week Pleasant and Washington girls soccer teams met up to renew their Southeast Conference rivalry but Thursday night’s edition had a different result Six days after Washington’s 2-0 home win over Mt A defensive battle between the two teams saw just one shot find the back of the net capitalizing on a free kick earned by Aurora Hummell Washington sent 10 shots on goal against Panther keeper Eli Heaton Demon keeper Aleigha Medley saved four shots The two teams currently sit in third and fourth in the SEC respectively with the Panthers holding a 4-3 league record Cortes scores twice as Washington takes 1st-ever matchup WAYLAND — Washington and WACO had never played in the sport of soccer until a battle took place at WACO High School on Wednesday night The Demon boys soccer team prevailed in a high-scoring affair beating the Warriors 5-3 to score the first-ever victory in the series “WACO has some great talent,” said Washington head coach Sally Hart that it wouldn’t be an easy game.” getting goals from Edwin Cortes and Kevin Marcelino but their lead was cut in half by a goal from WACO’s niles Reichenbach Keiran Luitjens tied things up at 2-2 with a goal of his own Xavi Recendez scored the tiebreaker with 31:19 remaining on the clock and Ben Kronlage launched a shot in from deep to give the Demons a 4-2 lead with 30:45 left The Warriors weren’t quite out of it yet WACO’s Tristan Luitjens sent a hard shot off the hands of Demon keeper Kaden Reed to cut it to 4-3 with 12:04 remaining WACO tried to scramble to get the equalizer but instead the final goal came from Washington’s Cortes He scored his second goal of the ballgame when a rebound died right at the line and they fought hard,” said Cortes after the game and I think they’re going to have a good rest of the season.” Reed made eight saves in net to earn the win for Washington “What we’re trying to do right now is learn and get ready for what’s to come,” said WACO head coach Robert Shaw it might have meant a little bit more.” It was Washington’s second win of the year