Hochul maintains she will not increase taxes again — but unions and progressives are asking for more.
Hochul Stands Firm Against New Taxes Amid Budget Talks POESTENKILL, N.Y. – Governor Kathy Hochul reiterated on Tuesday that she opposes any new tax increases while New York City leaders consider a proposal for new taxes on multimillion-dollar vacation homes. “It doesn’t sit well with me,” Hochul mentioned to the Post when questioned about potential […]
Idaho puts an end to the financial support for teachers’ unions from taxpayers.
Teachers’ unions in the U.S. have often been criticized for their political involvement and influence over educational institutions, with claims that they’re turning students into advocates for leftist causes. Recently, Idaho passed a law on April 10 aimed at preventing taxpayer funds from supporting what some describe as extremist groups. The law, known as House […]
Towns in New York raise concerns about unions’ $1.5B pension plan proposal
New York officials are raising concerns about a proposal to allow government employees hired after 2012 to retire at 55 instead of 63. This initiative is part of a $1.5 billion pension plan that’s already stirring debate. Opposing politicians from various municipalities argue that they will only support this costly adjustment if the state, not […]
LAUSD gives in to unions to prevent a strike
Weekend Agreement in Los Angeles Education The recent agreement between the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) union has at least one silver lining: kids won’t miss school, and parents can continue working. But honestly, that’s about where the positives end for me. The district, which has been […]
Trump emphasizes Border Patrol union’s support for Markwayne Mullin in the DHS role
Trump Nominates Sen. Mullin for Homeland Security In recent news, President Donald Trump has put forth Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as his choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This nomination comes with notable backing from the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC). On Truth Social, Trump shared a letter from NBPC National Chairman […]
Increased need for road repair workers to address NYC’s serious pothole issue, according to unions
The city is riddled with potholes, and the workforce isn’t sufficient to address the issue. “We simply don’t have enough people to manage this effectively,” commented Joe Puleo, who leads District 37 Council Local 983, which includes highway repair aides. According to him and other union leaders, the severe winter has left the city with […]
OpenAI Collaborates with Construction Unions to Aid Growth of AI Infrastructure
OpenAI Partners with Building Trades Union for Data Center Expansion On Wednesday, OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, announced a new partnership with the North American Building Trades Union (NABTU). This move is part of a broader strategy to ramp up data center construction across the United States. OpenAI’s collaboration with NABTU is seen as […]
Teachers’ unions in Florida prioritize politics over their responsibilities.
Florida Education Union Video Sparks Controversy and Raises Questions Recently, a press conference by the Florida Education Association featured a speaker urging students to walk out of school as a protest against federal law enforcement. Following this, union leaders have made attempts to distance themselves from those comments, although many might not find the incident […]
Mamdani will not seek to modify the expensive law regarding class sizes that supports unions and impacts his budget.
New York City Education Laws Create Financial Strain Education laws that favor unions are costing New York City a significant amount—billions, in fact. Yet, Mayor Zoran Mamdani isn’t planning to request any changes to these expensive regulations from Albany. While he’s advocating for tax hikes to bridge a daunting $5.4 billion budget gap, Mamdani is […]
Schools organize ICE walkouts while teacher unions utilize their students.
Classroom Chaos and Political Protests Classrooms across the nation are experiencing significant turmoil. Students are being encouraged—some might say even guided—to leave school during hours to protest against American law enforcement. These actions are described as an organic demonstration of student voice and civic engagement. But, is that really the case? Many argue that public […]