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National Education Union: Sutton Trust on Private Tutoring
LONDON, England, Feb. 21 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026:
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Sutton Trust on private tutoring
NEU Comment on research looking at the likelihood of children from disadvantaged backgrounds having access to private tuition
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Commenting on research looking at the likelihood of children from disadvantaged backgrounds having access to private tuition in comparison to more affluent peers, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"These findings are a stark reminder of the funding pressures facing schools. Schools
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LONDON, England, Feb. 21 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026:
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Sutton Trust on private tutoring
NEU Comment on research looking at the likelihood of children from disadvantaged backgrounds having access to private tuition
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Commenting on research looking at the likelihood of children from disadvantaged backgrounds having access to private tuition in comparison to more affluent peers, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"These findings are a stark reminder of the funding pressures facing schools. Schoolsare running on empty and have been forced to cut back vital support for disadvantaged pupils.
"Tutoring should help level the playing field, yet the government's decision to scrap the National Tutoring Programme in 2024 pulled the rug from under schools. Almost 60% have since reduced their tutoring offer, widening the gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers and further concentrating tutoring among the most affluent.
"The NEU welcomes the government's intention to address unequal access to tutoring, but the evidence for AI tutoring simply isn't there at the moment.
"Without proper resourcing, regulation and human intervention, AI tutoring risks further deepening divides, particularly as wealthier families turn to human tutors to avoid AI based learning. AI tutoring should support, not replace, face-to-face teaching, and must be grounded in independent research, safety and professional oversight.
"Technology is not a panacea for improving outcomes for disadvantaged children. The Government must also tackle the root causes by reducing child poverty and breaking the cycle that holds so many pupils back."
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Original text here: https://neu.org.uk/latest/press-releases/sutton-trust-private-tutoring?_locale=en
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PSA Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Agreement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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PSA Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Agreement
PSA Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), reached a tentative agreement with PSA Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines. The three year agreement includes an immediate 10% wage increase, pay for boarding that adds an additional 15-16% compensation on average, retro pay, additional wage scale raises, scheduling improvements, increased flexibility and other improvements.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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PSA Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Agreement
PSA Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), reached a tentative agreement with PSA Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines. The three year agreement includes an immediate 10% wage increase, pay for boarding that adds an additional 15-16% compensation on average, retro pay, additional wage scale raises, scheduling improvements, increased flexibility and other improvements.
"PSA Flight Attendants save lives every day and serve as the face of American Eagle in ever increasingly difficult conditions," said Lee Wilkes, AFA PSA President. "This tentative agreement starts to recognize what we do every single flight to get people to their destination safely. We fought extremely hard to set a new industry standard for contract duration. The more often we negotiate, the more chances we have to improve our lives. We look forward to locking this in and pushing forward on our careers with more in our pockets and more of our time reflected in our paychecks."
Over the life of the three year contract, Flight Attendants will experience a thirty to fifty percent increase in compensation, with a higher value on time at work overall. The tentative agreement will be sent out to Flight Attendants for a ratification vote. The vote closes and will be counted on March 6, 2026.
"PSA Flight Attendants need these improvements and we fought hard to get them in their hands for a ratification vote," said Sara Nelson, AFA International President. "Although it was extremely difficult bargaining with PSA, American CEO Robert Isom demonstrated his longstanding commitment to recognize the work of frontline employees who make it possible for American to fly. We appreciate his direct engagement to make this agreement possible. That stands in stark contrast to other carriers who are succeeding on the backs of their underpaid workers. It is also extremely notable that American agreed to a shorter term contract that ensures workers can continue to bargain for their fair share of the profits they help create."
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The Association of Flight Attendants is the Flight Attendant union. AFA has been the leader in advancing the Flight Attendant profession for over 80 years. Serving as the voice for Flight Attendants in the workplace, in the aviation industry, in the media and on Capitol Hill, AFA has transformed the Flight Attendant profession by raising wages, benefits, working conditions, and public awareness about the role of aviation's first responders. Over 55,000 Flight Attendants come together to form AFA, part of the 500,000-member strong Communications Workers of America (CWA), AFL-CIO. Visit us at afacwa.org.
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Original text here: https://afacwa.org/psa-tentative-agreement-2026/
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National Nurses United endorses Dr. Aisha Wahab for California's 14th District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Dr. Aisha Wahab for California's 14th District
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National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest nurses union, today announced its endorsement of Dr. Aisha Wahab for California's 14th Congressional District. As a California State Senator, Dr. Wahab brought her experience in public health and social work to fight for a single-payer health care system. Nurses are ready to work with Dr. Wahab to deliver on a progressive agenda that will improve
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Dr. Aisha Wahab for California's 14th District
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National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest nurses union, today announced its endorsement of Dr. Aisha Wahab for California's 14th Congressional District. As a California State Senator, Dr. Wahab brought her experience in public health and social work to fight for a single-payer health care system. Nurses are ready to work with Dr. Wahab to deliver on a progressive agenda that will improvethe lives of our patients, immigrant neighbors, and all working people.
"During her time in the California legislature, Dr. Aisha Wahab fought for affordable and safe housing, health care for all, and a progressive tax system that ensures billionaires pay their fair share," said NNU President Mary Turner, RN. "We need leaders like Dr. Wahab in Congress who are ready to stand up to this administration to keep our immigrant neighbors safe and push for a health care system that will truly guarantee coverage for all, like Medicare for All. Dr. Wahab's background in public health and history of standing on the side of nurses and patients will make her a strong advocate in Congress."
"Health care is a human right," said Dr. Wahab. "Nurses were there for my family in our most critical moments, and I'll stand with them in Congress to put people before profits. I'll build on my Senate record of capping insulin costs, protecting Medi-Cal, and universal healthcare."
NNU represents more than 225,000 nurses nationwide and supports candidates who are committed to nurses' values, including safe patient staffing in all hospitals across the country, protecting the rights of workers to organize, and guaranteeing health care to everyone through Medicare for All. In a recent Gallup poll, nurses were voted the most trusted profession in the United States for the 24th consecutive year. NNU looks forward to helping elect Dr. Wahab and working closely with her in Congress on the important issues that affect registered nurses, our patients, and our communities.
National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members nationwide. NNU affiliates include California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, DC Nurses Association, Michigan Nurses Association, Minnesota Nurses Association, and New York State Nurses Association.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/nnu-endorses-dr-aisha-wahab-for-californias-14th-district
NCUA staff provide updates on agency priorities in 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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NCUA staff provide updates on agency priorities in 2026
The NCUA focused on its 2026 Supervisory Priorities with NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman kicking off the agency webinar Thursday. Hauptman noted that the priorities are to help right-size regulations to support financial inclusion, especially by easing unnecessary burden on small credit unions.
He pointed to the Deregulation Project as part of that effort and noted the priorities reflect the current risk environment and will adjust
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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NCUA staff provide updates on agency priorities in 2026
The NCUA focused on its 2026 Supervisory Priorities with NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman kicking off the agency webinar Thursday. Hauptman noted that the priorities are to help right-size regulations to support financial inclusion, especially by easing unnecessary burden on small credit unions.
He pointed to the Deregulation Project as part of that effort and noted the priorities reflect the current risk environment and will adjustas conditions change.
NCUA staff provided information, updates, and more during the webinar. Highlights include:
* The agency is rolling out 2025 exam flexibility changes. Many eligible credit unions can move to longer exam cycles, but not all received one in 2025 because exams were already scheduled;
* As of Jan. 1, 2026, NCUA reduced the standard document request list for risk-focused exams. Examiners will tailor requests, use a single point of contact, and coordinate up front on how documents are provided;
* NCUA encourages exam entrance meetings, raising disagreements during the exam rather than after the report is final, and clarified that "supplementary facts" or recommendations that are not documents of resolution or findings are not required corrective actions; and
* Staff stressed the need for strong controls, monitoring, and member education to address growing risks around real-time payments, fintech partnerships, and rising fraud trends like social engineering.
NCUA staff also reiterated prior actions to eliminate the use of reputation risk in exams, remove risk ratings from materials, and pursue a "no regulation by enforcement" approach that emphasizes clear written rules rather than unwritten expectations.
Responding to a question on GENIUS Act and stablecoins, staff said the agency is developing evaluation standards and expectations for mitigating risks associated with stablecoin issuance and will provide more information closer to finalizing its proposed rule.
Watch the full webinar below:
https://youtu.be/bhIbG_Few_s
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Original text here: https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/ncua-staff-provide-updates-agency-priorities-2026
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. James Walkinshaw for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [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. James Walkinshaw for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Walkinshaw stands with federal employees and working families
WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Rep. James Walkinshaw for reelection to the U.S. House representing Virginia's 11 th Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is Aug. 4, and the general election is Nov.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [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. James Walkinshaw for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Walkinshaw stands with federal employees and working families
WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Rep. James Walkinshaw for reelection to the U.S. House representing Virginia's 11 th Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is Aug. 4, and the general election is Nov.3.
Rep. Walkinshaw has stood with federal employees and working families consistently since being elected to Congress in September 2025 to fill the seat previously held by Rep. Gerry Connolly. From championing fair pay raises and shutdown protections to founding the bipartisan and bicameral Federal Workforce Caucus, Walkinshaw has demonstrated a clear understanding of the importance of a strong, nonpartisan civil service and the need to protect federal workers from political attacks and instability.
"AFGE is proud to support a leader who understands the vital role federal workers play in serving our nation and who will continue defending their rights, pay, and dignity in Congress," AFGE District 14 National Vice President Ottis Johnson Jr. and District 4 NVP Christine Surrette said in a joint statement.
Walkinshaw served as Rep. Connolly's chief of staff for 10 years before being elected to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, where he secured school funding, expanded solar energy, advanced gun safety reforms, and championed collective bargaining for employees. He also led the Regional Transportation Planning Board and the Virginia Railway Express Operations Board, improving regional transit.
More than 147,000 federal employees live in Virginia - caring for veterans, supporting the military, and getting Social Security recipients 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 nearly more than 43,000 federal employees in District 4, which includes Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia; and more than 70,000 federal employees in District 14, which includes metropolitan D.C. and Europe.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/36a44e3d28be4c139d481664ed9b9718.aspx
Consumers choose credit unions for affordability, security, opportunity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Consumers choose credit unions for affordability, security, opportunity
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As Americans increasingly choose to conduct financial business with lower cost, more accountable institutions, credit unions continue to meet their needs. That's why credit unions outperform banks in multiple financial metrics, wrote America's Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson in The CU Daily, backed up with recent data directly from consumers.
"Three-quarters of Americans view credit unions positively,
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Consumers choose credit unions for affordability, security, opportunity
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As Americans increasingly choose to conduct financial business with lower cost, more accountable institutions, credit unions continue to meet their needs. That's why credit unions outperform banks in multiple financial metrics, wrote America's Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson in The CU Daily, backed up with recent data directly from consumers.
"Three-quarters of Americans view credit unions positively,17 points above national banks, according to the polls," pointed out Simpson. "This statistic, along with their community commitment, is why credit unions opened a net 673 branches around the country from 2012 to 2024. More than 20,000 bank branches closed during the same period."
Additional results show 93% of consumers believe their credit union cares about the local community and 94% favor allowing credit unions to expand into more communities.
"Americans are not confused about what works. They are choosing credit unions because they offer a proven path to affordability, security, and opportunity," Simpson wrote.
America's Credit Unions and leagues are working with Congress and the administration to emphasize credit unions' ability to help people succeed. This outreach is vital for consumers, added Simpson. "Expanding awareness of and access to credit unions is one of the most direct ways policymakers can help people achieve the financial freedom and long-term prosperity they have earned."
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Original text here: https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/consumers-choose-credit-unions-affordability-security-opportunity
America's Credit Unions set to testify at fraud hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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America's Credit Unions set to testify at fraud hearing
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House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Chairman Andy Barr, R-Ky., has invited America's Credit Unions to testify at the subcommittee's hearing focused on fighting fraud March 5. The hearing coincides with the Governmental Affairs Conference, the largest credit union advocacy event of the year where thousands of credit union advocates will be on Capitol Hill engaging directly with policymakers on priority
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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America's Credit Unions set to testify at fraud hearing
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House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Chairman Andy Barr, R-Ky., has invited America's Credit Unions to testify at the subcommittee's hearing focused on fighting fraud March 5. The hearing coincides with the Governmental Affairs Conference, the largest credit union advocacy event of the year where thousands of credit union advocates will be on Capitol Hill engaging directly with policymakers on priorityissues, including fraud.
A credit union representative will testify on behalf of the association and its members to share how the credit union industry works to protect members from fraud and provide policy recommendations.
Fraud is surging and it costs American consumers billions of dollars each year. A collaborative approach to address fraud across all sectors is needed to protect credit unions and the consumers they serve against increased data security threats and attacks. America's Credit Unions consistently advocates for lawmakers and regulators to provide clear, tailored guidance, regulatory changes, and legislation that allows financial institutions to combat financial fraud.
America's Credit Unions serves as the credit union industry's leading voice in Washington, D.C., with research confirming that status and policymakers recognizing the organization as one of the most influential trade associations for prioritizing issues that credit unions care about most.
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Original text here: https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/americas-credit-unions-set-testify-fraud-hearing
