Vice President Harris says tentative dockworker agreement ‘indicates progress toward strong contract’
ImportGenius CEO and Co-Founder Michael Kanko talks about the impact and impact of the port strike on consumers on “The Big Money Show.” Striking US longshoremen are scheduled to return to work on Friday after reaching a tentative agreement with their employer. Vice President Kamala Harris said the deal “signals progress toward a strong contract.” […]
Biden backs dockworkers in labor strike, urges ‘fair contract’
President Biden on Tuesday night stood by longshoremen's unions and pressed U.S. port employers to offer them “fair contracts” ahead of the second day of a historic port strike. About 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen's Association walked off the job Tuesday and picketed at ports stretching from Maine to Texas, fighting for new contracts […]
NBA player AJ Griffin exits $17M contract to follow Jesus: ‘The Lord was calling me’
Third-year NBA player AJ Griffin will give up professional basketball to serve full-time. Just before the 2024-25 NBA season, Griffin announced on his YouTube page that he was stepping away from basketball after reaching a waiver agreement with the Houston Rockets. “I quit basketball to follow Jesus. I know that… It looks like a loss […]
NCH, Florida Blue contract negotiations coming down to wire – Gulfshore Business
As the deadline approaches for a new contract between Naples Complementary Health and insurer Florida Blue, the health system and the insurer announced Sept. 30 that negotiations are continuing. NCH spokeswoman Kara Down confirmed that negotiations were “still ongoing”. “Florida Blue remains committed to an agreement to maintain NCH in our network,” said Florida Blue […]
Henrik Lundqvist reflects as Rangers face Igor Shesterkin contract dilemma
After 15 years as the New York Rangers' franchise goaltender, Henrik Lundqvist's life is as busy as ever. King, now 42, has been nearly five years removed from his last NHL game, but continues to be praised for his accomplishments during his illustrious career in New York. On Monday night, Lundqvist will attend the 39th […]
Gotham FC sign goalie Ann-Katrin Berger to long-term contract
As Gotham FC prepares for the postseason once again on the field, the defending champions continue to take care of themselves off the field. Star goaltender Anne-Katrin Berger has signed a contract extension through 2026, the team announced Friday. Berger, 33, joined Gotham from English giants Chelsea in April, a few months later than the […]
Brock Nelson in no rush for an Islanders contract extension
Brock Nelson isn't telling his agent to put down the phone when the puck drops. The Islanders center, who is set to become a free agent next summer, suggested Wednesday that he would be open to negotiating a contract extension during the season if that avenue remains open. “I'm indifferent,” Nelson said, “I know it's […]
600,000 Florida Blue customers could be impacted if a new insurance contract with Baptist Health can’t be reached – WJXT News4JAX
Jacksonville, Florida — Thousands of Florida Blue customers are in limbo as they wait to see whether Baptist Health Systems will remain in their health care payment network. In just seven days, Florida Blue's insurance contract with Baptist Health expires. The two sides are still negotiating a contract, and if no agreement is reached by […]
Igor Shesterkin’s Rangers contract talks will stop by season opener
The countdown to Oct. 9 doesn't just mark the start of the Rangers' 2024-25 season. Igor Shesterkin has stressed his desire to focus on his game when answering questions about his upcoming unrestricted free agency next summer, which makes it unlikely negotiations will take place this season unless they resume in the next two weeks […]
Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin brushes off contract questions
Having the right mindset has been key to Igor Shesterkin's game for most of his NHL career. So it wasn't a surprise to hear the Rangers' star goaltender ignore questions about his scheduled unrestricted free agent status at the end of this season. Shesterkin has dodged inquiries about his next contract before, most notably when […]