Unions protest as HHS plans to take away bargaining rights from thousands of federal health workers.
Health Department Ends Bargaining Rights for Federal Employees The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially revoked collective bargaining rights for many federal health agency employees, a move that has stirred quite a reaction from various unions, which claim it’s illegal. On Friday, HHS representatives announced that the department terminated union approval […]
HHS is ending recognition of unions for employees at the CDC, FDA, NIH, and other agencies.
HHS Recognizes Union Representatives, Citing a Focus on Mission-Critical Work On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will officially recognize union representatives for multiple sub-agencies and office staff, stating this decision will help eliminate “unnecessary obstacles to mission-critical work.” However, HHS is not extending this recognition to representatives involved […]
Credit Unions Hold Business Leaders Responsible for Data
Creating a Data-Driven Culture in Organizations When we talk about data usage, many institutions rely on dashboards and reports. However, not all of them can demonstrate how these insights genuinely influence decision-making. The key factor here is the culture within the organization. A strong data culture becomes evident when leaders prioritize data in discussions about […]
Trump recently promised financial support for schools in New York — will Gov. Hochul reject it to satisfy unions?
A new federal law allows for scholarship grants for children to attend private schools, but this hinges on whether their state governor approves it. As for New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul, I can’t quite recall her or her predecessor just waving this initiative away. Supporting it would certainly anger the influential teachers’ union here. So, […]
Unions can no longer use veterans as a shield.
Reforming Veteran Care in America In the United States, there’s a strong commitment made to military personnel and women. If you put your life on the line for this country, the expectation is that we’ll support you when you return home. Unfortunately, this assurance has often been compromised by federal systems that prioritize union interests […]
Nonprofit supports teachers in leaving unions
Teacher Freedom Alliance Launches Program for Union Opt-Out The newly established Teacher Freedom Alliance is providing educators with the choice to opt out of union membership. According to the Freedom Foundation’s CEO and president of the alliance, since 2020, the organization has been assisting government officials in opting out of unions across the country. Interestingly, […]
Trump criticizes public workers, but unions are responding.
Win One for the Working Man! Last week, city workers in Philadelphia reached a new contract agreement that includes higher wages, just after threatening to strike. Mayor Sherrell Parker decided to increase pay for those who wake up early to keep the city running, including trash collectors. Notably, rapper LL Cool J even canceled a […]
Reasons High-Performing Credit Unions Retain More Members
Gen Z Credit Union Members Consider Leaving Almost four out of ten members from the 10th generation of the Z Credit Union are contemplating a shift to traditional banks next year. This significant percentage poses a major challenge for credit unions eager to maintain their connection with younger members. Yet, the trend goes beyond just […]
Cuomo’s defeat shows that once-powerful NYC unions are now ineffective ‘paper tigers’
In the recent Democratic race for mayor, the most significant loss seems to have been for New York’s already weakened labor movement rather than for Andrew Cuomo. Even seasoned political strategists have been somewhat taken aback, recognizing Cuomo’s once-powerful labor support as more of a “paper tiger”—impressive on the surface but lacking real bite. “Clearly, […]
Unions on the Left Attempt to Sue Senator Seriously Hurt in Assassination Attempt
Colombian Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Senator Uribe The Supreme Administrative Court of Colombia has dismissed a lawsuit brought by two unions against conservative senator Miguel Uribe Turbey. This decision was announced on Friday morning. The unions aimed to hold Uribe accountable, arguing that the political rally where he was shot was “illegal.” While specific […]