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Prevailing Wage
Ascend Aberdeen Workers Secure First Teamsters Contract in Maryland

Budtenders and shift leaders at Ascend in Aberdeen, Md., have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement.

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AFT Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan System Crisis

AFT sues the Education Department, claiming it hinders access to affordable loan payments and PSLF, violating laws.

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Striking Workers Plan Rallies Across California to Gain Support

A delegation of 50 striking workers received support from Greg Adams' church in Pasadena, boosting morale and strengthening their cause's community backing.

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California Poll: Strong Support for Regulating Driverless Vehicles

New poll shows 79% of Californians support human operators in AVs; 86% believe Big Tech wields too much power.

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Nurses at Long Beach Medical Center to Picket for Safe Staffing

On March 18, Long Beach Medical Center RNs will picket over safe staffing, urging management to address critical care concerns for improved patient safety.

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Economic Growth
AFT President Weingarten Criticizes Trump's Higher Education Policies

AFT President Randi Weingarten criticizes Trump's actions against universities as "modern-day McCarthyism," threatening research and stoking division.

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AFT President Weingarten Responds to Elon Musk's Attacks on Educators

AFT President Weingarten criticizes Elon Musk for targeting educators over federal education programs, defending teachers.

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Hawaiian Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Contract Extension Agreement

Hawaiian Flight Attendants secure a Tentative Agreement for a Contract Extension with pay raises and profit sharing.

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AFSCME President Condemns Order to Dismantle Federal Agencies

AFSCME President condemns Trump’s order to dismantle agencies, impacting news media and cultural institutions.

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Infrastructure Investment
AFSCME criticizes end of $15 wage and anti-union policy shift

AFSCME criticizes White House for ending $15 wage for federal contractors, shifting funds to anti-union firms.

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