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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Shapiro Administration Opens New Affordable Townhomes in Harrisburg
May 18, 2026
Governor Shapiro celebrates the opening of five affordable townhomes in Harrisburg, emphasizing the urgent need for infrastructure investment in housing.
AFSCME Local 3299 Calls Off UC Strike After Securing New Agreement
May 18, 2026
AFSCME Local 3299 workers at UC reached a deal securing higher wages and better health care, averting an unprecedented strike after two years of negotiations.
BUILD America 250 Act Aims to Improve National Park Infrastructure
May 18, 2026
"Americans agree that national parks are worth investing in for future generations, but the bill misses the mark."
Teamsters Local 455 at Bimbo Bakeries Ratifies New Agreement in Denver
May 18, 2026
Teamsters Local 455 secures major contract gains for Bimbo Bakeries workers in Denver, including wage increases and bonuses.
Rush University Nurses Vote to Join National Nurses United Union
May 18, 2026
Registered nurses at Rush University Medical Center voted 77% for unionizing with NNU, aiming to enhance staffing and patient care, impacting 2,000 nurses.
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.
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