Higher oil prices are about to hit more than just the gas pump
March 25, 2026
U.S. shoppers are being warned to prepare for rising costs, as a spike in global oil prices begins to ripple through everyday spending. Since the
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Harming U.S. Carmakers They Claim to Help
August 19, 2025
Ford faces $800M in Q2 losses from Trump-era tariffs meant to aid U.S. automakers, highlighting unintended harm to domestic manufacturing.
Tariffs Drive Surge in Vegetable Prices—Shoppers to Pay More
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The nearly 40% increase is the biggest one-month move for a summer month in almost a century.
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Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill Expanding Collective Bargaining Rights
May 17, 2026
Governor Spanberger's veto denies 500,000 Virginia public service workers collective bargaining rights, sparking AFSCME's continued advocacy efforts.
House Passes H.R. 8469 for Military Construction and Veteran Services
May 17, 2026
House passes H.R. 8469 for military and veterans' support, boosting infrastructure and readiness with $469.49 billion.
AFSCME Secures Agreement to Keep Minnesota's Largest Public Hospital Open
May 16, 2026
AFSCME members at HCMC secure a bipartisan deal to keep the hospital open, safeguarding access to care for vulnerable Minnesotans.
China's Retreat from U.S. Solar Market Amid Policy Changes and FEOC Rules
May 16, 2026
U.S. infrastructure faces setbacks as Chinese firms retreat from energy projects due to new restrictions under Trump.
130 Front Desk Workers at Mandalay Bay Unionize with Teamsters 986
May 16, 2026
130 front desk workers at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas join Teamsters Local 986, seeking better pay and benefits.
Shapiro Administration Visits Erie, Stresses Housing Infrastructure Needs
May 15, 2026
Governor Shapiro's team visits Erie's affordable housing project, stressing the urgent need for infrastructure funding to combat homelessness and enhance community support.
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