Virginia August 23, 2021 Terry McAuliffe gets $500K boost from large labor union amid flip on right-to-work stance Virginia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe has received another large donation from organized labor after reversing his position on right-to-work legislation in the state.
Coronavirus August 12, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate gets support from largest US teachers union The National Education Association – the country’s largest teachers union – endorsed COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates for its members Thursday, even as 90% of them have already gotten the jab.
The New York Times August 12, 2021 New York Times lawyers accidentally releases 'private strategy memo' to newly-formed staff union: report Lawyers for The New York Times reportedly shared a memo that wasn't meant to be seen by a newly-formed union made up of hundreds of staffers amid contentious negotiations.
Politics August 5, 2021 Border patrol union endorses Texas representative as migrant crisis escalates Texas freshman Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, received an endorsement from the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) ahead of the 2022 midterm election cycle.
EDUCATION July 30, 2021 Leo Terrell slams Randi Weingarten: Teachers union plans seek to 'keep schools closed' Civil rights attorney Leo Terrell, a former Los Angeles schoolteacher, ripped American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten's latest remarks about COVID-19 and the fall semester, telling Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ her comments belie an intent to keep the schools closed once again.
Rhode Island July 29, 2021 Rhode Island governor, mayor separated by police after tense confrontation Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza was physically blocked from Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee after confronting him about the state’s impending contract with the Providence Teachers Union Wednesday.
Politics July 20, 2021 Terry McAuliffe collects $2.2M labor union paycheck after right-to-work comments Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe's position on right-to-work laws is in question after his campaign received $2.2 million from influential labor unions.
Ron DeSantis July 14, 2021 Randi Weingarten claims 'millions' will die as DeSantis sells anti-Fauci merchandise Prominent teachers union president Randi Weingarten went hyperbolic with her condemnation of Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over a report that he was selling anti-Fauci campaign merchandise amid an apparent bump in coronavirus cases in his state.
POLITICS July 14, 2021 Biden nomination of Richard Trumka Jr. marks another appointment with union ties The Biden administration built on its effort to cultivate close ties to prominent figures within the labor sector this week with President Biden’s decision to nominate Richard Trumka Jr. to a seat on the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Flash July 9, 2021 California union boss says Newsom 'lost his mind', wrongly attacking 'conservatives' by closing rural prison The newly-minted president of SEIU Local 1000 slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom after the Democrat announced plans to close the California Correctional Center in Susanville.
EDUCATION July 9, 2021 AFT head Randi Weingarten makes over $560,000 per year, 9 times average teacher salary, records show Weingarten’s staggering salary clocks in at $564,236 according to AFT’s IRS Form 990, meaning she’s raking in serious cash over the teachers the union she runs represents.