UPS to Retrofit 5,000 Package Cars with Air Conditioning by 2027
The Facts - UPS to retrofit 5,000 delivery vehicles with A/C by June 2027. The first 2,000 vehicles will be retrofitted by June 2026. A pilot program will test A/C in cargo compartments for better heat relief. UPS and Teamsters Collaborate on Air-conditioning Initiative for Delivery Vehicles (WASHINGTON) – United Parcel Service (UPS) has entered […]
Shapiro Administration Allocates $16.2M for City Revitalization
The Shapiro Administration allocates $16.2M to Bethlehem, Lancaster, and Tamaqua via CRIZ, while Erie and Reading prepare to capitalize on the program by 2026.
New rule on CDL threatens thousands of asylum seekers' jobs in the US
A new rule bars asylum seekers, refugees, and DACA recipients from holding commercial driver’s licenses, impacting thousands.
American Water Works and Others Invest Heavily in Aging Infrastructure
American Water Works' Pennsylvania unit received $64.3M in grants and loans to upgrade water infrastructure projects.
UAW Wins 25% Tariff on Imported Heavy Trucks, Boosting US Jobs
The Trump administration's 25% tariff on imported heavy trucks marks a win for UAW members, supporting domestic jobs and challenging "free trade" policies.
Rule Change Risks Thousands of Jobs for Asylum Seekers and Immigrants
New rule on commercial driver's licenses could affect thousands of asylum seekers, refugees, and DACA recipients' jobs.
Millions Rally Globally in No Kings Protests for Democracy and Equality
On Oct. 18, nearly seven million protested globally against authoritarianism, uniting under "No Kings" to defend democracy and oppose policy changes.
Afghanistan's Strategic Geopolitics: Power Rivalries and Regional Tensions
Afghanistan's strategic location has consistently entangled it in global power struggles, affecting its internal stability.
AFSCME Triumph: Hennepin Healthcare Board Dissolved for Accountability
AFSCME locals won a key victory as Hennepin County Board dissolved the unaccountable HHS Board, enhancing transparency at Minnesota's largest public hospital.
Fuel Fabrication: Key to Nuclear Growth and Uranium Demand Surge
Fuel fabrication is crucial yet the least understood part of the nuclear fuel cycle, linking reactor output to uranium demand.
