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TEAMSTERS BLAST YELLOW CORP.'S BASELESS LAWSUIT

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union categorically denies the baseless allegations made by Yellow Corporation in its frivolous lawsuit filed today.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union categorically denies the baseless allegations made by Yellow Corporation in its frivolous lawsuit filed today.
  • "Yellow Corp.'s claims of breach of contract by the Teamsters are unfounded and without merit," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • The Teamsters have diligently adhered to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) signed with Yellow Corp., fully honoring its contractual commitments and obligations.
  • The lawsuit by Yellow Corp. is a blatant attempt to undermine the rights of workers and discredit the Teamsters.

Amerijet International Airlines reaches agreement with their Pilots represented by ALPA

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Friday, June 23, 2023

MIAMI, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, pilots at Amerijet, represented by the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA), voted in favor of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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  • MIAMI, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, pilots at Amerijet, represented by the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA), voted in favor of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
  • The vote comes after Amerijet's leadership team and ALPA agreed to the terms, which include new pay rates and work rules that would increase schedule flexibility.
  • "I want to thank the negotiating teams and ALPA for their efforts in reaching this agreement that recognizes our pilots' contributions," said Amerijet's CEO, Tim Strauss.
  • "The union agreement will provide job security for our pilots and allows us to focus on the future with our vision to be the go-to-world-class cargo carrier of choice."

Over 2,500 SEIU Local 2 Janitors Ratify Historic Deal in Vancouver and Beyond

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over 2,500 SEIU Local 2 janitors ratified a historical two-year deal.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over 2,500 SEIU Local 2 janitors ratified a historical two-year deal.
  • Agnes Estimo works with Best Service Pros at Metrotown and is on the Justice for Janitors Vancouver Branch Local Executive.
  • She was also part of the bargaining committee and understands the enthusiasm with which cleaners have received the Agreement.
  • “Happy to support the SEIU Local 2 membership at the Justice for Janitors Picnic in Central Park today!” said Mayor of Burnaby Hurley through Twitter on Monday.

G+D and Netcetera 3-D Secure Server Certified by eftpos Australia

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Global payments security company Netcetera announced today that its 3DS Server has received certification from eftpos, Australia’s go-to payment system for domestic debit and e-commerce transactions.

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  • Global payments security company Netcetera announced today that its 3DS Server has received certification from eftpos, Australia’s go-to payment system for domestic debit and e-commerce transactions.
  • All merchants working with Netcetera, who is represented by their strategic partner G+D in Australia, can have their eftpos transactions authenticated by Netcetera’s 3DS secure suite, enabling faster, cheaper and more secure transaction processing for Australia’s fast-growing e-commerce market.
  • In 2021, eftpos handled two billion transactions on 50 million cards between more than one million point of sale (POS) devices and online transactions.
  • We offer clients industry-leading uptimes and security for transaction processing and look forward to partnering with eftpos to grow our business in Australia.

Minute Media Unveils ‘Here to Stay: It’s Not Just a Year, It’s a Movement’ Campaign Ahead of 2023 Women's World Cup

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The ‘Here to Stay’ campaign will come to life through a combination of out-of-home activations in key cities, an increased social content cadence and impactful editorial features.

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  • The ‘Here to Stay’ campaign will come to life through a combination of out-of-home activations in key cities, an increased social content cadence and impactful editorial features.
  • “There’s been some rumblings that 2023 is the ‘year of the woman’ in sports.
  • “For the last ten years we’ve devoted our platforms to covering women’s sports - especially football - the same way we cover men.
  • Since its inception, The Players’ Tribune (TPT) has worked with female athletes to tell their stories through their own perspective.

Industrial Control Systems Modernization Is on the Rise as Utilities Sector Adopts Digitalization, Explains Info-Tech Research Group

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

The firm's research shows that conducting a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) can help the utilities industry support the justification of industrial control systems modernization.

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  • The firm's research shows that conducting a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) can help the utilities industry support the justification of industrial control systems modernization.
  • TORONTO, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - In the era of automation and industrial digitalization, the modernization of industrial control systems (ICS) is on the rise in the utilities industry.
  • To address these issues and support the utilities industry in its digital transformation journey, Info-Tech Research Group has released a new research blueprint titled Industrial Control System Modernization: Unlock the Value of Automation in Utilities .
  • To gain more insights on the research findings and ICS modernization, download the complete Industrial Control System Modernization: Unlock the Value of Automation in Utilities blueprint.

Newmont Urges Union at Peñasquito Mine in Mexico to Abide by Labor Agreement

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM,TSX:NGT) announced today it has suspended operations at the Company’s Peñasquito mine in Mexico while refuting claims by the National Union of Mine and Metal Workers of the Mexican Republic (“the Union”) regarding violating legal regulations and labor agreements.

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  • Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM,TSX:NGT) announced today it has suspended operations at the Company’s Peñasquito mine in Mexico while refuting claims by the National Union of Mine and Metal Workers of the Mexican Republic (“the Union”) regarding violating legal regulations and labor agreements.
  • The Company urged the Union to abide by the mutually agreed Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”) negotiated and signed by both parties in June of 2022.
  • In response to the strike notice, Minera Peñasquito has suspended operations in a safe and orderly manner.
  • Minera Peñasquito is the largest employer in Zacatecas, Mexico with a direct workforce of more than 5,000.

Coastal Bridge Advisors Promotes Jeff Kalapos to Chief Investment Officer

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Monday, June 5, 2023

WESTPORT, Conn., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal Bridge Advisors, a bicoastal boutique independent Registered Investment Adviser with offices in Westport, Connecticut, and Los Angeles, California, is pleased to announce that Jeff Kalapos, CFA®, CIMA®, has been promoted to the position of Chief Investment Officer (CIO), effective May 31.

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  • WESTPORT, Conn., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal Bridge Advisors , a bicoastal boutique independent Registered Investment Adviser with offices in Westport, Connecticut, and Los Angeles, California, is pleased to announce that Jeff Kalapos , CFA®, CIMA®, has been promoted to the position of Chief Investment Officer (CIO), effective May 31.
  • Before joining Coastal Bridge Advisors, Jeff spent the first two years of his career working at Merrill Lynch with Coastal Bridge's predecessors.
  • "Not only has Jeff made significant contributions to Coastal Bridge Advisors professionally, but he has also proven himself to be a wonderful person and colleague," said President Jeff Fuhrman .
  • Under his guidance, the scope and professionalism of Coastal Bridge Advisors' investment management process has experienced significant advances.

Stack Capital Holding Hopper Strikes Deal With Commonwealth Bank – Australia’s #1 Financial Institution

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

TORONTO, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stack Capital Group Inc., (TSX:STCK and TSX:STCK.WT) is pleased to announce that Hopper, Inc. (“Hopper”), an existing portfolio holding, has partnered with Commonwealth Bank (“CommBank”) (ASX:CBA), Australia’s largest financial institution, making it easier for CommBank customers to book flights, accommodation, and car rentals – both domestically and internationally – while saving money.

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  • TORONTO, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stack Capital Group Inc., (TSX:STCK and TSX:STCK.WT) is pleased to announce that Hopper, Inc. (“Hopper”), an existing portfolio holding, has partnered with Commonwealth Bank (“CommBank”) (ASX:CBA), Australia’s largest financial institution, making it easier for CommBank customers to book flights, accommodation, and car rentals – both domestically and internationally – while saving money.
  • “Another incredible partnership announcement for Hopper, this time with Commonwealth Bank, the #1 financial institution and credit card issuer in Australia.
  • Hopper continues to demonstrate the ability to syndicate its innovative travel fintech products and inventory, through Hopper Cloud, to some of the world’s leading travel platforms and financial institutions”, said Jeff Parks, CEO of Stack Capital.
  • “We look forward to more announcements of this type from Hopper in the future, which will fuel continued growth within the business.”

Consumer Data Industry Association Names Dan Smith as New President and CEO

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA), the voice of the consumer reporting industry, today announced the appointment of Dan Smith as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 12.

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  • The Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA), the voice of the consumer reporting industry, today announced the appointment of Dan Smith as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 12.
  • Smith joins CDIA from the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) where he has served as Executive Vice President, Head of Regulatory Affairs since 2020.
  • A 25-year industry veteran, Smith is regarded as a leading authority on state policymaking, as well as consumer protection laws and regulations in all areas of consumer financial services.
  • Before CBA, Smith served as Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the American Banker Association’s (ABA) Card Policy Counsel.