New York Republicans encourage Hochul to support scholarship tax incentives despite opposition from teachers’ unions
New York House Republicans Push for Tax Credit Scholarship Program House Republicans in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to adopt a federal tax credit scholarship program specifically for New York City. This request has stirred up tensions with prominent teachers’ unions. To date, the Democratic governor has declined to endorse a plan that […]
Credit Unions Invest in FinTechs to Shape the Future.
Michael Abraham, the chief strategy officer at Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU), has identified shortcomings in how the $2.4 trillion credit union sector has operated for years. Many credit unions simply don’t have the funds, expertise, or personnel to develop crucial tools like digital wallets or AI chatbots. They struggle to modernize outdated systems for […]
Billionaires Chris Larsen and Tim Draper start a political action committee against unions
Billionaires vs. Unions: A New Political Battle in California In a noteworthy shift, California cryptocurrency billionaires Chris Larsen and Tim Draper are investing substantial amounts into a political organization named Grow California. This group aims to challenge the influential labor unions in the state and promote moderate candidates for the legislature. Speaking with a publication, […]
More than 60% of Jewish educators in the US are said to face antisemitism at work, including from teachers’ unions.
A recent study reveals that a significant number of Jewish educators in the U.S. have faced or observed anti-Semitism in their schools, which, I think, is quite unsettling. The survey included 584 teachers from K-12 public and non-Jewish private schools nationwide, and interestingly, it found that 61.6% had encountered anti-Semitic incidents. Even more concerning, 45.5% […]
Unions in LA strategize a new initiative with the ‘Overpaid CEO Tax’
Los Angeles Socialists Propose Wealth Tax on “Overpaid CEOs” In Los Angeles, socialists are organizing a new wealth tax aimed at what they label “overpaid CEOs.” This latest initiative seems to put Elon Musk in the spotlight, with plans for a launch event outside his Tesla Diner. On Wednesday, members of the hotel workers union, […]
Consumer Organizations Team Up with Unions to Block U.S. Cryptocurrency Market Structure Legislation
Consumer advocacy and financial reform groups are joining forces with certain labor unions to oppose a Senate bill that aims to regulate the U.S. cryptocurrency market. They argue that the current proposal does not adequately protect crypto consumers from potential fraud. The letter sent to senators this week, which garnered signatures from nearly 200 organizations—including […]
Police unions dispute with Walz regarding funding for public safety in Minnesota
Concerns are rising in Minnesota as violent crime threatens communities, prompting police officials to claim that state leaders are redirecting millions to other initiatives. This has left police departments grappling with underfunding and strained resources, a point of contention among safety experts and police unions. This scrutiny coincides with a significant fraud scandal involving hundreds […]
Randi Weingarten Acknowledges Errors by Teachers’ Unions During COVID — Quickly Shifts to Blame Trump
Weingarten Acknowledges Union Mistakes During Pandemic On a recent episode of “The Conversation with Dasha Burns,” Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), admitted that teachers’ unions made some errors during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she quickly pointed fingers at the Trump administration for its handling of the situation. Throughout the pandemic, […]
Four biggest public-sector unions allocated 86% of member dues to progressive causes in 2024
Union Spending on Political Activities Reaches $915 Million The four largest public sector unions in the U.S. have invested approximately $915 million in elections and progressive political activities during the 2024 election cycle. A significant 86% of this spending was funded through member dues. A report recently released by the Commonwealth Foundation, a nonprofit based […]
Two NYC labor unions overlook Zohran Mamdani supporter for City Council speaker, endorse Julie Menin
New York City Council President Candidate Gains Union Support The leading candidate for New York City Council president received new backing from unions on Monday, which indicates a potential strategy to counter Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. Julie Menin, a Democrat representing Manhattan’s Upper East Side, identifies as Jewish and aligns with a moderate pro-Israel stance. This […]