Steamfitters union in NYC calls on lawmakers to approve funding bill to prevent government shutdown
Union Leaders Urge Congress to End Government Shutdown The leaders of New York City’s major labor unions appealed to Congress on Monday, urging them to support a Republican-sponsored bill aimed at ending the ongoing 27-day government shutdown. Robert J. Bartels Jr., business manager for Steamfitters Local 638, stated, “On behalf of thousands of hardworking individuals […]
Teacher’s union in New Jersey supports Sherrill to organize drag queen event post-election
New Jersey Teachers Union Plans Drag Event Post-Election The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), a prominent teachers union supporting Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill in the upcoming gubernatorial race, is organizing a celebration of “the vibrant world of drag” shortly after next month’s election. This event, titled “Drugs Are Not a Crime: Drugs Past, Present and […]
Union Urges Approval of Clean Continuing Resolution to Restore Government Operations
Union Calls for End to Government Shutdown The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the largest union for federal workers, is advocating for a straightforward continuing resolution (CR) to help end the ongoing government shutdown, aligning with the demands put forth by Republicans who have already passed such a measure. In a recent blog post […]
Union of Federal Workers Backing Democrats Urges an End to Shutdown Caused by Schumer
On Monday morning, Senate Democrats faced a significant setback when the country’s largest federal labor union called for an immediate end to the government shutdown. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), representing over 800,000 government workers, issued a report urging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his team to support a bipartisan spending bill […]
Major government union demands clear continuing resolution to resolve shutdown
The largest union for federal workers is urging an end to the ongoing government shutdown as it reaches day 27. In a statement released on Monday, Everett Kelly, the National President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), insisted that “the time has come” for Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen […]
Union Bank’s bold Tk450cr financial manipulation
Bank conceals Tk292cr loss to report Tk162cr profit, hides S Alam Group’s loan issues October 27, 2025, 7:25am Last updated: October 27, 2025, 7:39am Highlights: Union Bank’s 2023 profit adjusted to a loss of Tk292 million. Same auditor uncovered discrepancies in profit reporting, leading to dividend cancellations. Previous management failed to disclose large debt defaults […]
Fewer U.S. Dollars Are Being Sent Home by Migrants, According to Western Union
Another example of the Trump effect surfaced as Western Union reported a 12% decline in revenue from international money transfers this year. Historically, immigration—both legal and illegal—has been the primary source of U.S. dollars being sent abroad, overshadowing the government’s foreign aid efforts. However, under President Donald Trump’s administration, there seems to be a drop […]
Top Hollywood Union Claims Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Would Be a ‘Disaster’ as Trump Supports the Move
The Writers Guild of America has raised concerns about a potential merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance, labeling it a “disaster,” while President Trump has expressed his support for the plan. On Thursday, the Writers Guild released a statement voicing its worries regarding the proposed merger. “Repeated mergers in the media sector harm […]
Stablecoins Enter Remittances as Zepz Teams Up with Western Union and MoneyGram in Wallet Competition
Zepz Introduces Stablecoin Wallet Amid Growing Competition in Money Transfers With the rise of stablecoin transfers, leading money transfer companies are stepping up to embrace newer trends in cross-border payments. Zepz, the parent company of WorldRemit and Sendwave, has recently launched its own cryptocurrency wallet focused on stablecoin services for its customers. It seems that […]
Teacher union leader Randi Weingarten charged with overlooking antisemitism in shocking letter
Accusations Against Randi Weingarten Randi Weingarten, who serves as the vice president of the American Federation of Teachers, is facing serious accusations from prominent Republican senators. They claim she is “encouraging a culture of anti-Semitism that alienates Jewish members.” Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louis.) highlighted this issue in a letter to Weingarten, noting that AFT Vice […]