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Union nurses to protest at Lafayette Square, demanding: "Don't let billionaires hog our health care!"
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Dec. 1 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Union nurses to protest at Lafayette Square, demanding: "Don't let billionaires hog our health care!"
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Nurses represented by National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest nurses union, will be joined by allies including members of Congress for a protest at Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Dec. 3. After a rally with speakers, nurses and allies will march to the side of the White House where President Donald Trump's new ballroom is being constructed.
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Dec. 1 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Union nurses to protest at Lafayette Square, demanding: "Don't let billionaires hog our health care!"
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Nurses represented by National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest nurses union, will be joined by allies including members of Congress for a protest at Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Dec. 3. After a rally with speakers, nurses and allies will march to the side of the White House where President Donald Trump's new ballroom is being constructed.
Nursesand congressional leaders will be joined by labor and community allies to stand together and demand that Congress first extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies before the end of the year and then implement Medicare for All. Without action on the subsidies, ACA marketplace premiums will skyrocket in 2026 for more than 20 million people. And without action on Medicare for All, millions of patients will remain without guaranteed access to the vital care that should be provided to them as a human right.
Who: Union nurses, allies, and members of Congress including Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Ro Khanna
What: Rally and march for ACA subsidies, Medicare for All
When: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 12 p.m.
Where: Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C.
"One of the hardest parts about being a nurse in the U.S. is hearing from patients that they can't afford the treatment they need," said Mary Turner, RN and president of NNU. "Nurses go into this work to help people, but we are confronted every day with the ways our health care system is broken. Ideally, someday, we will provide health care as a human right. Right now, extending the ACA tax subsidies is critical to ensuring our existing health care system doesn't deteriorate. Longterm, Medicare for All is essential to ensuring the health of every single patient."
"This is about protecting working families from the economic devastation these increased premiums will create," added Turner. "Too many patients already struggle to get the care they need, and gouging people for insurance money only makes them more hesitant to seek out health care. We're tired of patients being worried about affording health care."
NNU represents more than 225,000 nurses nationwide and includes affiliates California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, Michigan Nurses Association, Minnesota Nurses Association, D.C. Nurses Association, and New York State Nurses Association. NNU nurses are proud advocates for Medicare for All, a single-payer health care system that would end health disparities, effectively control costs, and assure that everyone has equal access to an excellent standard of care as a human right.
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/union-nurses-to-protest-at-lafayette-square-demanding-dont-let-billionaires-hog-our-health-care
National Theatre School of Canada and Monument-National
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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National Theatre School of Canada and Monument-National
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Montreal, QC - Huge shoutout to IATSE Local 56 and the employees of the on their recent certification win!
The National Theatre School of Canada is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious theatre schools in the country and their commercial space, The Monument-National, is the oldest theatre still in operation in Quebec.
This certification not only covers the stage technicians mounting
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NEW YORK, Dec. 1 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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National Theatre School of Canada and Monument-National
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Montreal, QC - Huge shoutout to IATSE Local 56 and the employees of the on their recent certification win!
The National Theatre School of Canada is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious theatre schools in the country and their commercial space, The Monument-National, is the oldest theatre still in operation in Quebec.
This certification not only covers the stage technicians mountingprofessional shows at the Monument-National but will also provide Union representation for all of the professional technicians mentoring the next generation of talent at National Theatre School.
IATSE Local 56 is thrilled to welcome these incredibly talented technicians into the IATSE family!
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Original text here: https://iatse.net/national-theatre-school-of-canada-and-monument-national/
Highland Arts Theatre
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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Sydney, NS - The IATSE is on a roll! Major congrats to IATSE Local 680 and the workers at the on winning two certifications in the same week!
On November 17th, the Local won a certification for the Production bargaining unit as well as a certification for the Box Office and Bar Staff employees.
The, also known as the HAT, is an important arts and culture hub in Sydney, Nova Scotia, operating out of the stunning and historic
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NEW YORK, Dec. 1 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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Sydney, NS - The IATSE is on a roll! Major congrats to IATSE Local 680 and the workers at the on winning two certifications in the same week!
On November 17th, the Local won a certification for the Production bargaining unit as well as a certification for the Box Office and Bar Staff employees.
The, also known as the HAT, is an important arts and culture hub in Sydney, Nova Scotia, operating out of the stunning and historicSt. Andrew's United Church. The church was decommissioned in 2013 and found a new life when the was founded in 2014 providing a beautiful space for the vibrant and talented people of the Cape Breton region of Nova Scotia to perform for the community.
IATSE Local 680 is delighted to see the IATSE family grow with the addition of the fantastic team of the !
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Original text here: https://iatse.net/highland-arts-theatre/
New Episode of Fight Like Hell podcast: Emergency Response Team member roundtable
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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NEA: IDEA is 50 Years Old - And at Risk
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release:
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NEA: IDEA is 50 Years Old -- And at Risk
Pringle: Fifty years ago, with the passage of IDEA, America made a promise to students with disabilities and their families - that they would be able to participate fully in learning and reach their potential.
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This week, the National Education Association (NEA) commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - the landmark legislation that guarantees students with disabilities the right to a free
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release:
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NEA: IDEA is 50 Years Old -- And at Risk
Pringle: Fifty years ago, with the passage of IDEA, America made a promise to students with disabilities and their families - that they would be able to participate fully in learning and reach their potential.
By Nico Ballon
This week, the National Education Association (NEA) commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - the landmark legislation that guarantees students with disabilities the right to a freeand appropriate public education.
"Fifty years ago, with the passage of IDEA, America made a promise to students with disabilities and their families - that they would be able to participate fully in learning and reach their potential," said NEA President Becky Pringle.
In the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education (ED), it has cut more than 1,400 employees and proposed that IDEA be managed by the Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, which has no experience protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
"Now more than ever, as the Trump administration attempts to dismantle the Department of Education and erode the hard-won rights of public school students, we must recommit to building schools where inclusion and equity aren't just words but the values that guide everything we do," continued Pringle. "Students with disabilities need education experts. They need people who understand and are trained to help guide, accommodate, and empower them through education. Believing education experts at ED can be replaced with medical experts at HHS is yet another misunderstanding of what our students need and deserve by our woefully underqualified Secretary of Education."
Before IDEA was signed into law by President Gerald Ford on November 29, 1975, many students with disabilities were institutionalized, isolated from their peers, and denied access to public education. Countless students were placed in facilities away from their families with little to no opportunity to learn.
Fifty years ago, Congress changed that by requiring schools to provide equal access to education for all students with disabilities and by offering federal assistance to support necessary accommodations. IDEA also provides safeguards for families and parents of students with disabilities. These legal protections hold schools accountable to administer special education supports and allow parents a clear pathway to grieve when rights are violated. IDEA has transformed what it means to grow up with a disability in America, opening doors to further education, employment, and independence.
"Every student - no matter where they live or whether they have a disability - deserves the opportunity to learn and grow in their neighborhood public school," said Pringle. "They deserve a school with the resources to meet their individual needs."
Today, 95% of students with disabilities attend public schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, 7.5 million students received special education services through public schools - about 15% of all public school students.
"IDEA exists because of families and advocates raising their voices together to affirm that all children deserve an education," Pringle said. "Today, on the 50th anniversary of this landmark legislation, let us once again join our voices to protect the promise of IDEA."
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The National Education Association is the nation's largest labor union, representing nearly 3 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators, students preparing to become teachers, health care workers, and public employees. Learn more at www.nea.org.
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Original text here: https://www.nea.org/about-nea/media-center/press-releases/nea-idea-50-years-old-and-risk
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CWA Statement on Shooting of National Guard Members in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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CWA Statement on the Shooting of National Guard Members in Washington, D.C.
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The following statement is from CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. and CWA District 2-13 Vice President Mike Davis
Our hearts are heavy today after the senseless attack on Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Army Spec. Sarah Beckstrom, members of the West Virginia National Guard, who were shot yesterday in Washington D.C.
Staff Sgt. Wolfe is a member of our CWA family from Local 2222
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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CWA Statement on the Shooting of National Guard Members in Washington, D.C.
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The following statement is from CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. and CWA District 2-13 Vice President Mike Davis
Our hearts are heavy today after the senseless attack on Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Army Spec. Sarah Beckstrom, members of the West Virginia National Guard, who were shot yesterday in Washington D.C.
Staff Sgt. Wolfe is a member of our CWA family from Local 2222in Martinsburg, W.Va. and a lineman with Frontier Communications.
We condemn this act of violence and are praying for their recovery. As we gather with our loved ones for Thanksgiving, our thoughts are with their family and friends and everyone affected by this tragedy.
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Original text here: https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/cwa-statement-shooting-national-guard-members-washington-dc
Budget Offers Nothing to an Education System Running on Empty
LONDON, England, Nov. 27 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:
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Budget offers nothing to an education system running on empty
Commenting on the Chancellor's speech, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"Education is running on empty. Members tell me daily the effect that years of real-term funding cuts is having on their working lives - and the education of the children they teach. Today's Budget has done nothing to improve this.
"Educators believed Labour would at least start to fix the problems schools and colleges are
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LONDON, England, Nov. 27 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:
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Budget offers nothing to an education system running on empty
Commenting on the Chancellor's speech, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"Education is running on empty. Members tell me daily the effect that years of real-term funding cuts is having on their working lives - and the education of the children they teach. Today's Budget has done nothing to improve this.
"Educators believed Labour would at least start to fix the problems schools and colleges arefacing. Instead, we have a government continuing to underfund education.
"Roofs continue to leak, children continue to learn in their coats because heating is too expensive, and teachers continue to dip into their pockets to buy basic learning resources for their students. Staff are trying their best to hold things together, but they are swimming against the tide.
"Lack of funding is already choking the system. But the government's recommendation on pay for the next three years - a below-inflation, unfunded rise on top of 15 years of pay cuts - will only worsen the crisis.
"The Chancellor says there is no return to austerity, but pay cuts against inflation means this will feel very much like Austerity 2.0 to teachers and other educators. The OBR has adjusted its inflation and wage growth forecast up, meaning the government's proposals to the School Teachers' Review Body are even more out of step with what is needed.
"It is welcome that the government has at last listened to the overwhelming calls for an end to the two-child benefit limit. Abolishing this cruel policy is a significant step which will support hundreds of thousands of children and families. There is work still to do if we are to alleviate and reduce the scourge of child poverty. Free school meals for all is surely the next step.
"The National Education Union will not accept the continued underfunding of our schools. We will not accept another pay cut. Our national executive will meet this Saturday to decide next steps. We must convince this government to change course - even if that means balloting for strike action. We must - and we will - save our schools."
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Original text here: https://neu.org.uk/latest/press-releases/budget-offers-nothing-education-system-running-empty
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