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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Ford faces $800M in Q2 losses from Trump-era tariffs meant to aid U.S. automakers, highlighting unintended harm to domestic manufacturing.
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AFSCME Fights to Keep Pappas Hospital Open for Medically Complex Kids
June 7, 2026
In Canton, Mass., AFSCME members rally to save Pappas Hospital, crucial for medically complex kids, as closure looms despite temporary reprieve.
American Library Association Employees Form Union with AFSCME Council 31
June 6, 2026
ALA employees in Chicago voted over 95% to unionize with AFSCME, aiming for job security, better pay, and a voice in the workplace, impacting US libraries.
Ryan Smith to Discuss Big Sky's Strategic Shift on Bloomberg Tonight
June 6, 2026
Watch Tonight: Ryan Smith, President and CEO of Big Sky Industrial, on Bloomberg TV at 6:30 PM ET
California's Strategic Investments Boost Aerospace & Defense Sector
June 5, 2026
Investments in California's aerospace & defense sector are boosting economic growth, adding $35 billion to the GDP.
AFSCME Local 543 Wins Paid Parental Leave for Lehigh County Workers
June 5, 2026
AFSCME Local 543 at Lehigh County Jail wins paid parental leave, improving recruitment and morale in a system strained by staffing shortages.
Teamsters Local 87 Secures New Contract with Panama-Buena Vista Schools
June 5, 2026
Teamsters Local 87 secures a new agreement with higher wages and health care benefits for 243 school district workers.
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