Industrial relations

California Labor and Workforce Development Agency and 61 Community-Based Organizations Across California to Launch Worker Week of Action

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Monday, March 7, 2022

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) today announced the upcoming Worker Week of Action as part of their California COVID-19 Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP).

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) today announced the upcoming Worker Week of Action as part of their California COVID-19 Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP).
  • "As part of our Safer at Work campaign to reach workers most at-risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, LWDA has funded over 60 organizations in key regions of California," said Natalie Palugyai, Secretary of the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency.
  • Set to take place from March 7 to March 13, the Worker Week of Action will target seven regions with a higher concentration of at-risk workers.
  • The Worker Week of Action will commence on Monday, March 7 with a roundtable event in Sacramento featuring Labor Secretary Natalie Palugyai, DIR Director Katie Hagen, Labor Commissioner Lilia Garcia-Brower, and California Labor Federation organizing director Aly Young.

Tevogen Bio™ Appoints Prominent Industry Leader Susan Podlogar to the Company’s Corporate Advisory Board

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Tevogen Bio , a clinical stage biotechnology company specializing in developing cell and gene therapies in oncology, neurology, and virology, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Susan Podlogar to its Corporate Advisory Board.

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  • Tevogen Bio , a clinical stage biotechnology company specializing in developing cell and gene therapies in oncology, neurology, and virology, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Susan Podlogar to its Corporate Advisory Board.
  • Podlogar is currently MetLife's Chief Human Resources Officer, an Executive Vice President and member of MetLifes Executive Leadership Team .
  • Susan Podlogar is a brilliant strategist, and an innovative industry leader with decades of experience in the biopharma sector and we are privileged to have her joining our Corporate Advisory Board, said Tevogen CEO Ryan Saadi , M.D., M.P.H.
  • Susan brings with her extensive experience in working with Board of Directors, CEOs, senior leadership teams, and institutional investors.

The TASC Group Announces the Second Recipient of Its Annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarship at The City College of New York

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

The TASC Group is pleased to officially announce Emiliano Garcia as the scholarship recipient for this year.

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  • The TASC Group is pleased to officially announce Emiliano Garcia as the scholarship recipient for this year.
  • During his internship, Emiliano hopes to explore and address various causes, including the climate crisis, human rights and domestic violence.
  • "We're so delighted to finally announce Emiliano as the recipient of The TASC Group's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarship at CCNY," said Rida Bint Fozi, Managing Director of The TASC Group.
  • At City College, more than 16,000 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in eight schools and divisions, driven by significant funded research, creativity and scholarship.

Aspen Institute’s 2022 Job Quality Fellows Advocating for Economy that Values Workers

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

This cohort of Fellows includes leaders with varied perspectives and backgrounds from across the country who will focus on the intersection between workforce development, worker organizing, and advocacy to advance workers interests and boost job quality.

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  • This cohort of Fellows includes leaders with varied perspectives and backgrounds from across the country who will focus on the intersection between workforce development, worker organizing, and advocacy to advance workers interests and boost job quality.
  • Factors that influence job quality include wages, benefits, opportunities to learn, working conditions that are safe and free from discrimination or harassment, and more.
  • Low job quality not only harms workers and their families, but also the US economy, society, and aspirations as a country.
  • As characterized by previous Fellows, a quality job is one in which individuals work is valued and respected and meaningfully contributes to the goals of the organization.

William Ferri Joins Cantor Fitzgerald to Lead Expansion of Asset Management Platform

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

NEWYORK, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. ("Cantor Fitzgerald"), aleadingglobalfinancialservicesfirm, todayannouncedthatindustry veteran and longtime UBS executive William ("Bill") FerrihasjoinedthefirmasGlobalHeadofAssetManagementto lead the expansion of the platform.

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  • NEWYORK, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. ("Cantor Fitzgerald"), aleadingglobalfinancialservicesfirm, todayannouncedthatindustry veteran and longtime UBS executive William ("Bill") FerrihasjoinedthefirmasGlobalHeadofAssetManagementto lead the expansion of the platform.
  • Mr. Ferri added, "I'm excited to leverage Cantor Fitzgerald's broad reach, its powerful relationships and intellectual capital in building on CFAM's existing foundation.
  • Bill joins Cantor Fitzgerald after a 25 year career at UBS, where he served as Head of Americas for UBS Asset Management and Group Managing Director.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is one of the 24 primary dealers authorized to transact business with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Clasen Quality Chocolate, Inc. Earns Top Safety Honor From Nevada's Safety Consultation and Training Section

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Friday, February 18, 2022

CQC - Nevada has worked with SCATS consultants to develop its employee safety program and strives toward continuous growth.

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  • CQC - Nevada has worked with SCATS consultants to develop its employee safety program and strives toward continuous growth.
  • "The SCATS team is a safety consultation resource we respect and enjoy collaborating with."
  • "Clasen Quality Chocolate is an emerging safety leader in the food manufacturing industry," said Todd Schultz, Chief Administrative Officer for SCATS.
  • Clasen Quality Chocolate (CQC) is a world-class manufacturer of chocolate and innovative coatings with facilities located in Nevada and Wisconsin.

Reynolds Expands Customer Ambassador Initiative, Adds Industry Relations Role with Focus on Third-Party Stakeholders

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

DAYTON,Ohio, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today the expansion of its Customer Ambassador initiative with the addition of a new industry relations role.

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  • DAYTON,Ohio, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today the expansion of its Customer Ambassador initiative with the addition of a new industry relations role.
  • "We recognize the important role many industry groups play for dealers and OEMs," said Vice President of Customer Relations and Chief Customer Ambassador Dave Bates.
  • "To put more substance behind our involvement with these groups, we are adding a dedicated role on our team."
  • Bates has named Shawn Leibold director of Industry Relations for Reynolds.

Checkpoint Announced as a Title Sponsor of the 2022 FMI Asset Protection & Grocery Resilience Conference in Orlando

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

THOROFARE, N.J., Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkpoint is pleased to participate with FMI - The Food Industry Association as a title sponsor of the 2022 Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience (APGR Conference).

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  • THOROFARE, N.J., Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkpoint is pleased to participate with FMI - The Food Industry Association as a title sponsor of the 2022 Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience (APGR Conference).
  • For over 20 years Checkpoint Systems has been partnering with FMI to educate the Asset Protect and Loss Prevention community on a variety of industry topics.
  • FMI will be held "live" in March, at the Loews Portofino Bay in Orlando Florida.
  • From reducing shrink and retail crime to bolstering mental health and cybersecurity, FMI's Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience Conference will provide critical insights to help you better protect your inventory, property and essential workers.

Nevada's Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Cashman Equipment - Winnemucca With Top Safety Honor

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Friday, February 11, 2022

Cashman Equipment - Winnemucca worked with SCATS consultants to develop their employee safety program and strives toward continuous growth.

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  • Cashman Equipment - Winnemucca worked with SCATS consultants to develop their employee safety program and strives toward continuous growth.
  • "We're honored to receive the SHARP designation again in our continuing commitment to employee safety," said Katherine Henkelman, Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Cashman Equipment - Winnemucca.
  • "Cashman Equipment - Winnemucca sets an incredible safety standard for its teams and community," said Todd Schultz, Chief Administrative Officer for SCATS.
  • Founded in 1931 by James "Big Jim" Cashman, Cashman Equipment is one of the highest-rated Caterpillar equipment dealers in North America.

Vista Point Advisors Announces Investment Banking Promotions

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Vista Point Advisors, a boutique investment bank based in San Francisco, today announced the promotion of five team members at the firm.

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  • Vista Point Advisors, a boutique investment bank based in San Francisco, today announced the promotion of five team members at the firm.
  • Prior to joining Vista Point Advisors in 2013 as an Associate, he worked as an Analyst at Nomura Securities and a Trader at Capital Asset Exchange.
  • Prior to joining Vista Point Advisors in 2020, he worked as a Content Manager at ObservePoint.
  • Vista Point Advisors is a boutique investment bank that focuses on advising middle-market companies in the software, internet, and tech-enabled services industries.