CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — An Amazon warehouse is coming to Central Point, with construction to begin August 7. “It’s happening,” Central Point Mayor Hank Williams told NewsWatch 12. “There’s going
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AP: Yellow is shutting down and headed for bankruptcy, the Teamsters Union says. Here’s what to know
BY WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPSUpdated 11:06 AM PDT, August 1, 2023ShareNEW YORK (AP) — Trucking company Yellow Corp. has shut down operations and is headed for a bankruptcy filing, according to the
The Case for More Strikes
Unions nationwide must take advantage of their leverage and use the strike weapon more often.LUIS FELIZ LEON — The Nation In his book The Man Who Hated Work and Loved
We The People — Ashland Police Chief
On We the People for July 26, Jason Houk talks with Ashland Police Chief Tighe O’Meara. https://archive.org/details/we-the-people-202307260900
We The People — Kelly Burns, Ashland Emergency Manager
On We the People for July 19, Jason Houk talks with Kelly Burns, Ashlands Emergency Manager. We discuss emergency communications and details of the Almeda Fire. https://archive.org/details/we-the-people-202307190900
NPR: UPS union calls off strike threat after securing pay raises for workers
The Teamsters union said it has secured pay raises for United Parcel Service workers, averting what would have been one of the largest strikes in U.S. history. “UPS has put
UPS, Teamsters negotiations to resume next week
We are pleased to be back at the negotiating table next week to resolve the few remaining open issues. We are prepared to increase our industry-leading pay and benefits, but need to work
Erik Passoja: Why SAG/Aftra is striking
Actor Erik Passoja posted this on his Facebook account. Just to give you an idea of what’s at stake with SAG/AFTRA: back in 2014, I worked on “Call of Duty:
What does SAFETY look like in aCity of Peace?
A fundamental focus in a City of Peace is on safety, prosperity, and quality of life. To see the whole picture check out International Cities of Peace. As of May
$28.8M in Funds Awarded to Phoenix Affordable Housing Projects
The Oregon Housing Stability Council approved $103.5 million in Local Innovation Fast Track (LIFT) funding to go to 10 affordable housing developments across the state. Oregon Housing and Community Services