Wis. union workers served ‘insulting’ lunch as part of ‘pathetic’ Harris pitch
Campaign groups supporting Kamala Harris served union workers in Wisconsin with an “insulting” lunch supposedly made by “prison workers” last month as they promoted their 2024 vice presidential bid, officials said. one trader told the Post. The bland meal consisted of a “stale” brand of bread, a “single ham sandwich,” a bag of chips, and […]
Lawmakers confront costly choices as state workers rally for better pension benefits – Chicago Tribune
SPRINGFIELD — Kristen Perez, a nurse in her 30s, cringes at the idea of working until she's nearly 70. But because changes were made to the state's vastly underfunded pension system 13 years ago, employees like Perez, who were hired by the state after the changes took effect, are given the same retirement as their […]
NY Times tech workers union ends strike without contract
The union representing tech workers at The New York Times ended a strike Monday that began days before Election Day without securing a new contract. The Tech Guild, which represents around 600 software engineers and programmers on the Gray Lady digital platform, returned to work on Tuesday morning after management failed to meet demands for […]
House Oversight calls on FEMA director to testify after official tells workers to avoid homes with Trump signs
The House Oversight Committee is calling for an investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after the employee who told Florida hurricane relief workers to avoid a home displaying a President Trump flag was fired. It started. Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, answers questions to FEMA Administrator […]
FEMA official who allegedly told workers to avoid Florida homes with Trump signs fired: report
A Federal Emergency Management Agency supervisor who allegedly ordered subordinates to bypass a house with a Trump campaign sign in Florida has been fired, according to reports. Marni Washington was fired for telling disaster relief workers knocking on doors in Lake Placid, Florida, to “avoid a home advertising President Trump,” according to a report Saturday. […]
FEMA Official Instructed Relief Workers to Skip Trump Voters Homes
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials have directed hurricane relief workers to fly over the homes of supporters of President-elect Donald Trump, according to recent reports. FEMA Supervisor Marni Washington reportedly told hurricane relief workers “verbally and in group chats” in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton to “avoid homes promoting President Trump.” He said he […]
FEMA official directed hurricane relief workers to avoid homes with Trump signage
After a devastating hurricane in Florida, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials directed disaster relief workers to skip homes to “promote” support for President-elect Trump. He was dismissed from that position. A FEMA spokesperson said in a statement to FOX News Digital that the agency is “extremely disturbed” by the incident and that the official […]
FEMA workers told to ‘avoid homes’ with Trump signs in hurricane-ravaged Florida community
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supervisor has directed disaster relief workers in Florida to “avoid homes” with signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump, the agency confirmed Friday. FEMA official Marni Washington delivered her edict both verbally and in a Microsoft Teams chat used by relief workers searching Lake Placid homes destroyed by Hurricane Milton last […]
FEMA investigating stunning report that hurricane relief workers were ordered to skip houses with pro-Trump signs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it was investigating a shocking report that one of its officials ordered relief workers to skip a home displaying pro-Trump signs. daily wire first documented The charges are based on testimony from multiple employees that supervisor Marni Washington gave them verbal orders to avoid Trump's home. We also obtained […]
Older Workers to Get ‘Super’ 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions in 2025 – The New York Times
Will you be 60 to 63 next year? lucky you! You also have the option of contributing thousands more to your workplace retirement plan. That is if they can afford it, but many workers will find that impossible. Federal tax law already allows people age 50 and older to make additional contributions above the annual […]