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NEU Comment on Schools White Paper

LONDON, England, Feb. 24 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement on Feb. 23, 2026:

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NEU comment on Schools White Paper

Commenting on the publication of the Schools White Paper which includes reforms for schools and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:

"The National Education Union welcomes the government's ambition to reshape the SEND landscape to ensure it works for all children. All children must have ready access to special needs support from their school without ... Show Full Article LONDON, England, Feb. 24 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * NEU comment on Schools White Paper Commenting on the publication of the Schools White Paper which includes reforms for schools and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said: "The National Education Union welcomes the government's ambition to reshape the SEND landscape to ensure it works for all children. All children must have ready access to special needs support from their school withouta long bureaucratic process and mainstream schools will have more access to specialist services.

"The NEU has been calling for funding for more resources for inclusion in mainstream schools, so we welcome the announcement of the Inclusion Grant. However, it is too small. It only equates to a part-time teaching assistant for the average primary school and two teaching assistants for average secondary schools. This is not enough to make schools more inclusive.

"The Experts at Hand specialists will need capacity and resource but will provide schools with the additional support and advice that we have long been calling for.

"The NEU is pleased that the government intends to tackle the profiteering by independent special schools who have been charging exorbitant fees for poor quality provision and draining resources from the system.

"It is essential that local authorities retain the statutory responsibilities around SEND and SEND funding allocation in partnerships with all their local schools. We are pleased to see the recognition from Bridget Phillipson that it is collaboration not competition that fuels school improvement. It is the time for reform of multi-academy trusts. We want to see the White Paper introduce the ability for a school to leave a trust. We want action on MAT CEO pay. We want action to ensure good employment practice in MATs, to address the shocking teacher turnover.

"We are glad that the government has listened to the NEU and increased the level of maternity pay. It is a vital step in the right direction to bring teachers' maternity rights closer to the rest of the public sector. We need also to see a whole raft of other measures to improve the working conditions of the profession that recognises the fact that 75 per cent of teachers are women.

"For these reforms to be successful the government must work with the profession and schools. They must listen to parents' concerns, and they must make sure that there are enough resources available. Schools are running on empty. The government must not put more expectations on schools without real additional resources - and the funding currently announced is not enough."

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Original text here: https://neu.org.uk/latest/press-releases/neu-comment-schools-white-paper?_locale=en

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European Trade Union Institute: 1st Meeting of the European Network on OSH and Climate Change

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 24 -- The European Trade Union Institute issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2026:

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1st Meeting of the European Network on OSH and Climate Change

On 12 and 13 February 2026, the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) organised the first Meeting of Experts on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Climate Change in Barcelona. The event brought together trade union representatives, researchers, enforcement authorities, and European and international organisations to address one of the most pressing consequences of climate change for the world of work: the protection ... Show Full Article BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 24 -- The European Trade Union Institute issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * 1st Meeting of the European Network on OSH and Climate Change On 12 and 13 February 2026, the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) organised the first Meeting of Experts on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Climate Change in Barcelona. The event brought together trade union representatives, researchers, enforcement authorities, and European and international organisations to address one of the most pressing consequences of climate change for the world of work: the protectionof workers' health and safety.

The first day was dedicated to occupational heat. As heatwaves become more frequent and intense across Europe, workers in many sectors are facing increasing exposure to heat stress, with serious implications for health, safety and productivity. Participants discussed the latest scientific evidence on heat at work, sector-specific experiences - including intervention studies in construction - and the role of labour inspectorates in enforcing protective measures. The debate also examined developments at international and EU level, including discussions within the ILO, current and future initiatives at EU-OSHA, and trade union proposals for a European regulatory framework on occupational heat. A participatory session allowed experts to map existing strategies and reflect collectively on the building blocks for a stronger and more coherent EU approach.

The second day broadened the focus beyond heat to other occupational risks linked to climate change, particularly adverse and extreme weather events. Discussions explored how those events and other climate-related hazards are reshaping risk profiles across sectors, and what this means for prevention, enforcement, and worker participation. Contributions highlighted the role of labour inspectorates, the importance of EU framework agreements and collective bargaining, and the need to integrate climate-related risks more systematically into OSH systems. An interactive workshop enabled participants to identify existing protection tools and share good practices from different national contexts, assessing their potential transferability across Europe.

Beyond the substantive debates, the meeting marked an important step in building a shared European community of practice. The Network has already succeeded in bringing together trade unionists and experts from different territories to work collectively on a common challenge. Participants expressed a clear commitment to continue collaborating in the coming years to strengthen the protection of workers affected by the consequences of climate change. The priorities identified for the Network reflect both urgency and ambition: advancing dedicated protection on heat at work; addressing the specific situation of workers who are particularly vulnerable to climate impacts; tackling the growing dimension of job insecurity associated with climate change and the green transition; and exploring how new technologies can be harnessed to better protect workers' health and safety.

The meeting also marked the official launch of the European Network on OSH and Climate Change. The network aims to create a permanent space for exchange between trade unionists and experts to discuss emerging challenges, share experiences, and strengthen preventive strategies. By fostering collaboration across countries and sectors, the initiative seeks to ensure that occupational safety and health is fully integrated into climate policies and that the green transition delivers not only environmental sustainability, but also safe and healthy working conditions for all.

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Original text here: https://www.etui.org/news/1st-meeting-european-network-osh-and-climate-change

White House meeting addresses stablecoins and regulatory relief parity

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:

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White House meeting addresses stablecoins and regulatory relief parity

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Bringing credit union priorities directly to the White House, America's Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson and Head of Regulatory Advocacy James Akin met with White House Office of Public Liaison Director Jim Goyer Friday. Goyer also serves as deputy assistant to the president and is responsible for coordinating outreach between the administration and external groups.

Simpson and Akin reiterated America's ... Show Full Article

WGA East Members at Hearst Magazines Ratify Second Union Contract

NEW YORK, Feb. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:

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WGA East Members at Hearst Magazines Ratify Second Union Contract

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NEW YORK, NY (February 23, 2026) - Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at Hearst Magazines and management reached a deal on their second three-year collective bargaining agreement. The contract was overwhelmingly ratified with 98% approval by the 410-member bargaining unit.

The contract establishes 2%-3% raises, the 2026 raise applying retroactively to January 1, 2026, and increases salary minimums ... Show Full Article NEW YORK, Feb. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * WGA East Members at Hearst Magazines Ratify Second Union Contract * NEW YORK, NY (February 23, 2026) - Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at Hearst Magazines and management reached a deal on their second three-year collective bargaining agreement. The contract was overwhelmingly ratified with 98% approval by the 410-member bargaining unit. The contract establishes 2%-3% raises, the 2026 raise applying retroactively to January 1, 2026, and increases salary minimumsin the lowest tier by 11.8% to $62,400 in every location. Other highlights include improved severance protections, and improved 401(k) and retirement benefits, with the company providing a 100% match on the first 3% of employee 401(k) contributions. The new contract expires April 29, 2029, establishing a more favorable bargaining timeline.

The Hearst Magazines Union bargaining committee said, "We made many important gains-better raises, higher wage floors, and an improved 401k match-for members of our unit with this contract. We also know there is still a great deal of work to be done to make Hearst Magazines a place we can all be proud of. We hope this ratification sends a clear message to management that we are only getting stronger and more cohesive as time goes on, and that we will always fight for a more equitable workplace."

Sara David, VP of the WGAE's Online Media Sector said, "Hearst management consistently underestimated the solidarity of the Hearst Magazines Union. While this contract is a step forward, our members are clear-eyed that there is still more to fight for: meaningful AI protections, flexible remote work policies, and wages that reflect their contributions to the $13.5 billion in profits Hearst boasted last year. We are proud of this membership, and Hearst should understand that this ratification is not complacency -it's a starting point for the next negotiations."

The tentative agreement was reached on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Hearst won union recognition in July 2020 and ratified its first collective bargaining agreement in May 2023 following escalations including multiple Unfair Labor Practice charges, worker-led walkouts and a rally at Hearst Tower. This hard-fought second contract was won after facing similar resistance from Hearst management. Members delivered a strike pledge signed by 85% of the unit, participated in walkouts and rallies across Manhattan, NY, and at Hearst offices in Los Angeles, CA, Easton, PA, Ann Arbor, MI and Birmingham, AL, and agreed to bargain past the contract's January 31, 2026 expiration date.

The Hearst Magazines Union includes Hearst Magazine publications A utoweek, Best Products, Bicycling, Car and Driver, Cosmopolitan, Country Living, Delish, ELLE, ELLE Decor, Esquire, Food Network Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar, HGTV Magazine, HOT ROD, House Beautiful, Men's Health, MotorTrend, Oprah Daily, The Pioneer Woman, Popular Mechanics, Prevention, Road & Track, Runner's World, Seventeen, Town & Country, Veranda, Woman's Day, and Women's Health.

In addition to Hearst Magazines, the WGA East's Online Media Sector includes Bustle Digital Group, Civic News Group, Committee to Protect Journalists, Fast Company & Inc., Financial Times Specialist, Future PLC, Gizmodo Media USA, Jalopnik at Static Media, HuffPost, Jewish Currents, NowThis, Onion Inc., Salon, Slate, Talking Points Memo, The Intercept, The Root, Vox Media and VICE.

ABOUT THE WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA EAST

The Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO, is a labor union of more than 7,500 members working in film, television, news, podcasts and online media. The Guild negotiates and administers contracts that protect the creative and economic rights of its members; conducts programs, seminars and events on issues of interest to writers; and presents writers' views to various bodies of government. For more information on the Writers Guild of America East, visit wgaeast.org.

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Original text here: https://www.wgaeast.org/wga-east-members-at-hearst-magazines-ratify-second-union-contract/

GDP growth falls below expectations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:

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GDP growth falls below expectations

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Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 (October, November, and December), according to the advance estimate released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 4.4%.

"Real GDP growth fell below expectations in the fourth quarter, but much of the shortfall resulted from the government shutdown. The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimated that ... Show Full Article

Credit unions face rising fraud threats

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:

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Credit unions face rising fraud threats

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The rise in artificial intelligence (AI) and other tools can enable scammers with little technical expertise, heightening the risk faced by credit union members. The America's Credit Unions blog is highlighting ways credit unions can combat fraud and bolster cybersecurity in 2026.

These threats include fraud using:

* AI-powered deepfakes to create fake audio and videos;

* Synthetic identity fraud where criminals fabricate new identities ... Show Full Article

CDFI Fund extends small business disclosure effective date

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:

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CDFI Fund extends small business disclosure effective date

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The effective date for a new Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund small business disclosure policy is now pushed back two years to fall of 2028. The U.S. Department of Treasury announced Friday it was extending the start date to begin implementing small business loan product disclosures to borrowers for CDFI Certification Applicants and currently Certified CDFIs from Oct. 1, 2026, to Oct. 1, 2028.

Credit ... Show Full Article

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