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NEU Comment on Government's New Social Media Restrictions for 16-17 Year Olds
LONDON, England, July 16 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement by General Secretary Daniel Kebede:
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NEU comment on Government's new social media restrictions for 16-17 year olds
Commenting on the Government announcement that includes curfews for social media use and measures on addictive features, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"It is vital that raising the social media age limit to 16 does not create a cliff edge for older teenagers. Measures such as default nighttime curfews and switching off addictive features are an
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LONDON, England, July 16 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement by General Secretary Daniel Kebede:
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NEU comment on Government's new social media restrictions for 16-17 year olds
Commenting on the Government announcement that includes curfews for social media use and measures on addictive features, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"It is vital that raising the social media age limit to 16 does not create a cliff edge for older teenagers. Measures such as default nighttime curfews and switching off addictive features are animportant step towards making social media safer for 16- and 17-year-olds. But we must also give young people the digital literacy and online citizenship skills they need to navigate these platforms safely.
"AI chatbots can provide unreliable, inaccurate and, at times, dangerous advice to children and young people. Promoting healthier online habits and tackling these emerging risks is essential, so today's measures are a welcome progress in the right direction.
"For too long, social media companies have been free to profit from children's attention while disrupting their education, harming their wellbeing and exposing them to content they are not ready to see. By banning social media for under-16s and introducing these safeguards, the Government is taking an important step towards giving children back their childhoods."
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Original text here: https://neu.org.uk/latest/press-releases/neu-comment-governments-new-social-media-restrictions-16-17-year-olds?_locale=en
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National Education Union: Zane's Law Campaign Forces Independent Inquiry
LONDON, England, July 15 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:
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Zane's Law campaign forces independent inquiry
Zane's Law is named after seven-year-old Zane Gbangbola, who died on 8 February 2014 when contaminated floodwater from a toxic landfill site passed through into the basement of his family's home. His father, Kye Gbangbola, was left paralysed by the same incident.
Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"Zane and his parents deserve nothing less than this independent inquiry which was a long time coming but is finally
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LONDON, England, July 15 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:
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Zane's Law campaign forces independent inquiry
Zane's Law is named after seven-year-old Zane Gbangbola, who died on 8 February 2014 when contaminated floodwater from a toxic landfill site passed through into the basement of his family's home. His father, Kye Gbangbola, was left paralysed by the same incident.
Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"Zane and his parents deserve nothing less than this independent inquiry which was a long time coming but is finallyannounced today.
"While the outcome of this inquiry will not bring Zane back it is a testimony to his parents' tireless campaigning that the Government has been forced to listen. The outcome of this inquiry must ensure that more robust measures are put in place to properly regulate contaminated land and water.
"The NEU alongside the wider trade union movement has fully supported Kye and Nicole Gbangbola. We need to see greater protection for communities from the dangers of toxic landfill to prevent further tragedies."
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Original text here: https://neu.org.uk/latest/press-releases/zanes-law-campaign-forces-independent-inquiry?_locale=en
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Brooklyn Bowl Stagehands Vote to Join IATSE Local 4
NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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Brooklyn Bowl Stagehands Vote to Join IATSE Local 4
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Brooklyn, NY -Production workers at Brooklyn Bowl's flagship Williamsburg location voted 15-1 to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 4, Tuesday. The newly formed bargaining unit covers 24 production workers at the popular Brooklyn venue.
Opened in 2009, Brooklyn Bowl Williamsburg has grown into one of New York City's premier live music destinations, hosting
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NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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Brooklyn Bowl Stagehands Vote to Join IATSE Local 4
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Brooklyn, NY -Production workers at Brooklyn Bowl's flagship Williamsburg location voted 15-1 to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 4, Tuesday. The newly formed bargaining unit covers 24 production workers at the popular Brooklyn venue.
Opened in 2009, Brooklyn Bowl Williamsburg has grown into one of New York City's premier live music destinations, hostingup to 1,000 guests and welcoming notable acts including Les Claypool, The Roots, and Elvis Costello, among many others.
The path to this victory began years before the election. Around 2022, Local 4 planted the seed with the crew, and over time, interest grew steadily, with Local 4's leadership providing the support needed to run an effective campaign.
Once a supermajority of workers had signed authorization cards, Local 4 submitted a letter to the employer requesting voluntary recognition, with a response deadline of May 1st. The employer requested an extension to May 15th, which was granted, but provided no further response. Local 4 then filed an RC petition with NLRB Region 29, accompanied by the signed authorization cards, and won the subsequent election by an overwhelming margin.
"This victory shows once again that when workers come together to improve their conditions, anything is possible," said IATSE Special Representative Joseph Juntunen. "Local 4 and the IA stand ready to assist and represent stagehands and workers throughout the entertainment ecosystem to build a stronger future for all."
Crew member Ryan Ramirez put it plainly: "Union representation for me means I have support and protection as a working-class person. Working within an organization that earns when I earn rather than being a red line item against profitability."
This win is part of a broader surge in organizing activity across Local 4's jurisdiction, as workers throughout the live entertainment industry continue to build power on the job. Entertainment workers looking to join together to win better workplaces can head to iatse.net/join to contact an IATSE organizer.
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Original text here: https://iatse.net/brooklyn-bowl-stagehands-vote-to-join-iatse-local-4/
AFL-CIO Demands Accountability After ICE Killings of Workers in Texas, Maine
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following statement by President Liz Shuler:
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AFL-CIO Demands Accountability After ICE Killings of Workers in Texas, Maine
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement in response to the fatal U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shootings in Houston and Biddeford, Maine:
Six months after federal agents killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti, ICE continues to kill working people. In just the last week, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed on his way to work in Houston, and now Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero is dead
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WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following statement by President Liz Shuler:
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AFL-CIO Demands Accountability After ICE Killings of Workers in Texas, Maine
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement in response to the fatal U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shootings in Houston and Biddeford, Maine:
Six months after federal agents killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti, ICE continues to kill working people. In just the last week, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed on his way to work in Houston, and now Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero is deadfollowing an ICE operation in Biddeford, Maine. This cannot become the new normal. No one should have to fear that going to work or driving through their communities could become a death sentence. We grieve with the families and everyone harmed by this escalating violence.
These horrific tragedies are the predictable result of a system that has allowed federal immigration agencies to operate with too little accountability and too few safeguards to protect workers, families and communities. Congress must act immediately to establish meaningful guardrails on ICE's operations and strengthen oversight to ensure that officers--and those giving their orders--are held accountable to the law. There must be full, transparent and independent investigations into what happened in Texas and Maine, and active steps taken to prevent further needless loss of life.
The AFL-CIO will continue to stand with immigrant workers, demand accountability, and defend civil and human rights. We will fight for an economy where every worker--no matter where they were born--can work with dignity, return home safely and live free from fear. And we will continue to advocate for a long-overdue pathway to citizenship for the millions of immigrant workers who are essential to our economy, our communities and the strength of our labor movement.
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Original text here: https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-demands-accountability-after-ice-killings-workers-texas-maine
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WGA Files Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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WGA Files Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
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LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (July 14, 2026)- Today, the Writers Guild of America East and Writers Guild of America West (jointly WGA), filed suit to block the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery on the grounds that it violates federal antitrust law and would cause specific harm to writers.
"With fewer competitors, the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. entity would have both the incentive
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NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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WGA Files Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
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LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (July 14, 2026)- Today, the Writers Guild of America East and Writers Guild of America West (jointly WGA), filed suit to block the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery on the grounds that it violates federal antitrust law and would cause specific harm to writers.
"With fewer competitors, the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. entity would have both the incentiveand the ability to lower costs by suppressing writers' wages and reducing output. Writers will be paid less and have fewer employment opportunities," the WGA complaint states.
The complaint details how the merger would reduce opportunities, lower pay and worsen working conditions for writers. The elimination of a key competitor and the creation of a new dominant firm would result in reduction in the quantity and variety of theatrical films and television series as the merged company would have a greater ability to reduce output. Furthermore, the complaint asserts that merger would increase the ability for the few remaining companies to tacitly coordinate to further suppress competition for writers' work.
"If Paramount succeeds in buying Warner Bros., the merged firm will be the largest buyer of original film and television programming in the United States," said WGAW President Michele Mulroney. "This would eliminate competition in an already consolidated industry, threatening the livelihoods of entertainment workers and the creative diversity of TV and film. We applaud the dozen state Attorneys General who have stepped up to enforce our antitrust laws and are proud to file suit along side them."
Since Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery was announced, the WGA has raised awareness about this threat to State Attorney General offices and federal legislators, submitted comments to regulatory agencies and Congress, and participated in press events as part of a coalition of democracy and arts organizations.
The WGA complaint focuses on the anticompetitive effects of the merger in three markets for writing services: anticipated top grossing films, episodic television and streaming series, and overall deals.
"The Writers Guild of America will not stand idly by as Paramount attempts to violate our country's antitrust laws and deepen the contraction entertainment workers already feel," said WGAE President Tom Fontana. "This proposed combined entity would be the largest employer of writers, with tremendous power to suppress our wages, eliminate opportunities for emerging writers, cut jobs across the industry, and produce less programming, effecting the range of storytelling. This merger is not inevitable and we are fighting to stop it."
The WGA is represented in this lawsuit by Shinder Cantor Lerner LLP, Cuneo Gilbert Flannery & LaDuca, LLP, and Platkin LLP. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
Read the WGA full complaint.
See the fact sheet for more on the lawsuit.
The WGA has also publicly opposed the recent mergers of Disney-Fox, Amazon-MGM, AT&T-Time Warner, and Comcast-Time Warner Cable, among others.
About The Writers Guild of America
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) are labor unions of writers working in motion pictures, television, news, podcasts, and online media. The Guilds negotiate and administer contracts that protect the creative and economic rights of their members; conduct programs, seminars, and events on issues of interest to writers; and present writers' views to various bodies of government. For more information on the Writers Guild of America West, visit www.wga.org. For more information on the Writers Guild of America East, visit www.wgaeast.org.
A bout Cuneo Gilbert Flannery & LaDuca, LLP
Cuneo Gilbert Flannery & LaDuca, LLP has been serving clients in complex civil litigation in practice areas ranging from antitrust law and class actions to government and legislative advocacy with a team of proven lawyers since 1988. With 35+ years of experience, CGFL believes it is the only law firm of our size equally at home on Capitol Hill, in a political debate, a state trial, or an appellate court. Learn more about the firm: www.cuneolaw.com.
About Shinder Cantor Lerner LLP
SCL is a national antitrust litigation boutique with an established track record of success litigating and advising on high-stakes bet-the-industry matters on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants nationwide. With offices in New York and Washington, Shinder Cantor Lerner focuses on antitrust law. Learn more: scl-llp.com.
About Platkin LLP
Platkin LLP is a mission-driven law firm founded by former New Jersey Attorney General (AG) Matthew Platkin and a talented team of litigators from the AG's office. From lawsuits that demand accountability at the highest levels to cases that ensure the public's safety, protect consumers, and uphold the foundations of our democracy, Platkin doesn't just win, they set legal precedents to protect the public for generations to come.
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Original text here: https://www.wgaeast.org/wga-files-lawsuit-to-block-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger/
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Sharice Davids for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Sharice Davids for Reelection to Congress
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Rep. Davids has 100% voting record on AFGE's top legislative issues
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -The American Federation of Government Employees proudly announces its endorsement of Rep. Sharice Davids for reelection to Congress representing Kansas' 3 rd Congressional District. The statewide primary is Aug. 4, and the general election is Nov. 3.
Rep. Davids has demonstrated
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WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Sharice Davids for Reelection to Congress
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Rep. Davids has 100% voting record on AFGE's top legislative issues
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -The American Federation of Government Employees proudly announces its endorsement of Rep. Sharice Davids for reelection to Congress representing Kansas' 3 rd Congressional District. The statewide primary is Aug. 4, and the general election is Nov. 3.
Rep. Davids has demonstrateda strong and consistent commitment to federal employees and working families. In 2025, she maintained a 100% voting record in support of AFGE-backed issues, standing firmly with federal workers during one of the most significant periods of attacks on their rights, including efforts to weaken collective bargaining protections.
"Representative Davids didn't just talk about supporting federal employees; she showed up when it mattered most," AFGE District 9 National Vice President Shane Reedy said. "She had a 100% voting record for AFGE members in 2025 and proved she had our backs during some of the toughest fights we've faced. Now it's our turn to have hers."
Throughout the past year, AFGE members across District 9 have worked to push back against policies that threaten the federal workforce, including efforts to undermine workplace protections, cut benefits, and erode collective bargaining rights. Representative Davids stood alongside AFGE members in these fights, advocating for fair treatment, respect, and dignity for public servants.
More than 21,800 federal employees live in Kansas -caring for veterans, supporting the military, and making sure Social Security recipients get their benefits accurately and on time.
AFGE is the largest federal employee union in the country, representing more than 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers in all functions of government. AFGE represents more than 56,000 federal employees in District 9, which includes Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/e0388d84d06b4ef294af932bb6da9343.aspx
Kilcoy Global Foods Workers Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Kilcoy Global Foods Workers Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(MUNDELEIN, Ill.) - Over 140 workers at Kilcoy Global Foods in Mundelein, Ill., have voted overwhelmingly, 127-4, to join Teamsters Local 301.
"This is a huge victory for the hardworking men and women at Kilcoy Global Foods," said Michael Haffner, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 301. "A big thank you to our organizing team led by Netza
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WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Kilcoy Global Foods Workers Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(MUNDELEIN, Ill.) - Over 140 workers at Kilcoy Global Foods in Mundelein, Ill., have voted overwhelmingly, 127-4, to join Teamsters Local 301.
"This is a huge victory for the hardworking men and women at Kilcoy Global Foods," said Michael Haffner, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 301. "A big thank you to our organizing team led by NetzaRodriguez and the workers at Kilcoy for staying together. Local 301 is ready to stand alongside our brothers and sisters as they negotiate a first contract."
Workers at the facility process and package meat and various protein products for major retailers such as Costco and Trader Joe's.
"Standing your ground against multibillion-dollar companies isn't easy," said Jesse Case, Director of the Teamsters Food Processing Division. "From Kilcoy to DFA to Nestle, we are seeing the same thing. Workers deserve respect, fair treatment, and a real voice on the job -and Teamsters will fight to secure those basic rights."
These new members are now ready to negotiate their first contract that will provide them with better wages, benefits, and workplace conditions.
"Every product that leaves this plant reflects the hard work and skill we bring to our jobs," said Clemente Trejo, a worker at the Kilcoy facility and member of Local 301. "We know that we play a significant role in feeding families across the country. We just want a contract that reflects our value and allows us to feed our children, too."
Teamsters Local 301 represents more than 1,200 workers throughout Northeast Illinois. For more information, visit teamsters301.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/07/kilcoy-global-foods-workers-join-teamsters/
