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Job Corps Selects Fiber Broadband Association’s OpTIC Path™ Technician Training Program

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Technology, Congressional News, Views, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Web3, IOT (Internet of Things), Other Education, Other Technology, Training, State, Local, Telecommunications, Other Policy Issues, Networks, Education, Internet, Human Resources, Labor, FBA, Optical fiber, Workforce, Optical path length, Student, Corps, Path, School, Job Corps, Partnership, Optics, Nursing, Research

The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced that its Optical Telecom Installer Certification ( OpTIC Path™ ) program has been approved as the primary Fiber Optic Technician Credential for Job Corps .

Key Points: 
  • The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced that its Optical Telecom Installer Certification ( OpTIC Path™ ) program has been approved as the primary Fiber Optic Technician Credential for Job Corps .
  • Piloting the program at its Oneonta, N.Y. campus first, the partnership would significantly broaden the availability of the OpTIC Path program across the nation as more Job Corps campuses adopt it.
  • Job Corps is the nation’s largest free residential career training and education program for income-eligible adults ages 16 through 24.
  • “We look forward to launching OpTIC Path and helping train the next generation of fiber broadband technicians.”
    FBA created the OpTIC Path program in 2021 to develop a trusted training credential and strengthen the fiber broadband workforce.

Child care advocates and Toronto City Councillors to hold press conference

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Public Policy, Government, General Health, Health, Children, Family, Baby, Maternity, Labor, Consumer, CUPE, Storey, Second, Toronto City Hall, Committee, Child care, Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, Town hall

Toronto Community for Better Child Care, Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care, CUPE 2484 Toronto Child Care Workers, City Councillors.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto Community for Better Child Care, Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care, CUPE 2484 Toronto Child Care Workers, City Councillors.
  • Now we need to focus on solutions,” said Carolyn Ferns, Policy Coordinator for the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care.
  • “It costs more to build child care spaces in Toronto.
  • Those hurdles can’t stop us from increasing the supply of quality, public and non-profit child care services that families deserve.

Pioneering Change: Metaimpact™ launches a digital platform with leading corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies to confront the world’s biggest problems

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Climate Change, Labor, Public Policy, Government, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Energy, Healthcare Reform, Hospitals, Small Business, Green Technology, General Health, Sustainability, Socially Responsible Investing, Environment, Other Technology, Social Activism, Software, Health, Networks, Environmental Policy, Internet, Environmental Health, Data Management, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Technology, Communications, Consulting, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Professional Services, Europe-Georgia Institute, Organization, Social Problems, Social change, Georgia Tech, Wellstar Health System, JPMorgan Chase, Multimedia, Ecosystem, Intelligence, Digital, Black and Brown!, Partnership, Housing, Management, Renewable energy, Health system, Collaboratory, Catalysis

Organizations worldwide are dedicated to confronting big problems, but any kind of technology to support the systems-level change required to solve these problems has been wholly lacking.

Key Points: 
  • Organizations worldwide are dedicated to confronting big problems, but any kind of technology to support the systems-level change required to solve these problems has been wholly lacking.
  • With Metaimpact, these organizations can build purpose-driven, digital impact networks where contributing stakeholders can act on shared goals and monitor performance with a shared system of measurement.
  • “We are proud to play a role in driving meaningful change across so many areas of need,” said Scott McCorkle, CEO of Metaimpact.
  • Metaimpact provides the digital framework needed to visualize what it will take to get there and connect all stakeholders to align on, manage, and measure solutions.”

Strategic Organizing Center Nominates Three Candidates to Starbucks Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Courts, Public Policy, Government, Retail, Advocacy Group Opinion, Labor, Food, Beverage

The Strategic Organizing Center (the “SOC”), a shareholder of Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) (“Starbucks” or the “Company”), today announced it has nominated three director candidates – Maria Echaveste, Hon.

Key Points: 
  • The Strategic Organizing Center (the “SOC”), a shareholder of Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) (“Starbucks” or the “Company”), today announced it has nominated three director candidates – Maria Echaveste, Hon.
  • Joshua Gotbaum and Wilma Liebman – for election to the Starbucks Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).
  • These cases involving Starbucks represent a full third of all injunctions sought by the NLRB against any employer during this time period.
  • Ms. Echaveste is a former senior White House official and corporate attorney with significant international relations and public company board experience that we believe would be extremely additive to Starbucks’ Board.

Le Merigot Santa Monica Announces Settlement with UNITE HERE Local 11

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Monday, November 20, 2023
Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Legal, Labor, Lodging, Travel, Tourism, Restaurant, HERE, Rest, Airport, Laundry, UNITE, Family, Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Lease

UNITE HERE Local 11 and Le Merigot Santa Monica reached a tentative agreement after months of negotiations, making it the first hotel in Santa Monica to do so during a citywide hotel sector labor dispute that has been marked by contentious strikes and picket lines.

Key Points: 
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 and Le Merigot Santa Monica reached a tentative agreement after months of negotiations, making it the first hotel in Santa Monica to do so during a citywide hotel sector labor dispute that has been marked by contentious strikes and picket lines.
  • Le Merigot Santa Monica is the fifth hotel in the broader Los Angeles area to sign an agreement in this round of contract negotiations.
  • “We value our staff tremendously, which this agreement reflects,” said Jessica Rincon, General Manager, Le Merigot Santa Monica.
  • We look forward to providing the level of service that our discerning clientele expects.”
    “We are pleased to announce our settlement at Le Merigot Marriott Santa Monica,” said Kurt Petersen, Co-President of UNITE HERE Local 11.

Magnit Leaders Named Among SIA’s 2023 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing

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Monday, November 20, 2023
Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Consumer, Women, Human Resources, Labor, Consulting, Bayada Home Health Care, IWM, Woman, SIA, Face, Workforce, Ecosystem, Environment, Smith, Growth, Female, Trendsetter, Knowledge, Education, Management, Magnit

Magnit ™ is proud to announce that two of its executives have been named to Staffing Industry Analyst’s (SIA’s) 2023 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list , further exemplifying the company’s commitment to advancing female leaders and the evolution of work.

Key Points: 
  • Magnit ™ is proud to announce that two of its executives have been named to Staffing Industry Analyst’s (SIA’s) 2023 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list , further exemplifying the company’s commitment to advancing female leaders and the evolution of work.
  • In addition to earning a spot on SIA’s Women in Staffing list, Smith was included in the organization’s 2023 Staffing 100 Europe list .
  • Now in its ninth year, SIA’s annual Women in Staffing list recognizes women from across the globe for their outstanding efforts and achievements in the staffing industry.
  • A huge congratulations to this year’s Global Power 150 Women in Staffing.”
    To view the full list of 2023 Women in Staffing honorees, visit https://si100women.staffingindustry.com/ .

Partners at Starbucks are saying, enough is enough!

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Food, Beverage, Labor, Retail, Public Policy, Government, Other Policy Issues, Negotiation, Safety, Pension, Starbucks Red Cup, Steel, United Steelworkers, USW, Movement, Health, Alexa, Workplace, Human, Coffee, Partner, Atlantic Canada, Starbucks

Partners at the Fairway Plaza Starbucks location in Kitchener, Ont., are the newest employees to vote yes to joining the United Steelworkers union (USW).

Key Points: 
  • Partners at the Fairway Plaza Starbucks location in Kitchener, Ont., are the newest employees to vote yes to joining the United Steelworkers union (USW).
  • This results in Partners doing more with less staff, as well as undependable hours allocation.
  • While Starbucks boasts about its benefit packages, it’s difficult for Partners to qualify for benefits due to lack of working hours.
  • “Starbucks Partners are a growing number in our union and we are honoured that you chose the Steelworkers to represent you.”
    *The Red Cup holiday season is the busiest time for Starbucks and there are additional pressures on Partners.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Dick Durbin November 2023 Porker of the Month

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Advocacy Group Opinion, Other Consumer, Business, Retail, White House, Federal Government, Other Professional Services, State, Local, Public Policy, Other Policy Issues, Family, Labor, Consumer, Professional Services, Congressional News, Views, Government, Personal Finance, Other Retail, Small Business, Fraud, Month, Durbin amendment, Citizens Against Government Waste, Legislation, Travel, CAGW

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) its November 2023 Porker of the Month for trying to take away everyone's credit card benefits.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) its November 2023 Porker of the Month for trying to take away everyone's credit card benefits.
  • In 2010, Sen. Durbin led the effort to pass the Durbin Amendment, which set a limit on fees that banks charge retailers for debit card transactions.
  • Now, Sen. Durbin is at it again by proposing legislation that would expand the Durbin Amendment to credit cards.
  • For trying to take away credit card benefits and rewards, Sen. Durbin was an easy choice for this month’s Porker.”
    Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.

William Whitman Joins NCPERS Staff to Support Continued Membership Growth, Build Strategic Alliances

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
State, Local, Legal, Publishing, Human Resources, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Finance, Marketing, Labor, Banking, Communications, Accounting, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Public Policy, Government, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Organization, Pension, Member, International Food Information Council, Public pensions in Greece, Conference, Retirement, Growth, National Conference, Counsel

The National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems ( NCPERS ) has named William Whitman as its Director of Membership and Strategic Alliances.

Key Points: 
  • The National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems ( NCPERS ) has named William Whitman as its Director of Membership and Strategic Alliances.
  • He will also manage existing industry alliances and work to foster new relationships in order to further NCPERS’ mission to promote and protect pensions.
  • William has an extensive track record of creating impactful services and programs for a diverse range of member communities.
  • I’m looking forward to getting to know the current members and working to expand the organization’s reach and impact,” William said.

Detroit Casino Council: Ongoing Strike at Detroit Casino Clouds Much-Anticipated Launch of ESPN BET

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Tourist Attractions, Technology, Other Sports, Sports, Labor, Other Retail, Mobile Entertainment, Specialty, Public Policy, Government, Other Entertainment, Apps, Applications, Restaurant, Bar, General Sports, Retail, Vacation, Lodging, Casino, Gaming, Destinations, Travel, Entertainment, General Entertainment, Online, FanDuel, Housekeeping, Carpentry, Engineering, DCC, Service Employees International Union, Penn Entertainment, Teamsters Local 1932, Food, UAW, Bet, ESPN, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Hollywood Casino, Pat Crawford Brown, UNITE, MGM Grand Detroit, DraftKings, BET, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, MGM Resorts International, Greektown

On Tuesday, Oct. 17, unionized casino workers at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown launched a wall-to-wall strike affecting 3,700 casino workers, including dealers, cleaning staff, food and beverage workers, valets, engineers, and more.

Key Points: 
  • On Tuesday, Oct. 17, unionized casino workers at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown launched a wall-to-wall strike affecting 3,700 casino workers, including dealers, cleaning staff, food and beverage workers, valets, engineers, and more.
  • Late last week, the Detroit Casino Council (DCC) called on the public to boycott all sports betting and online casino platforms associated with the three casinos where workers have been forced on strike: ESPN BET and Hollywood iCasino (Hollywood Casino at Greektown), FanDuel (MotorCity Casino), and BetMGM (MGM Grand Detroit).
  • Since then, Detroit casino workers have received only 3% raises, but inflation in Detroit has risen 20%.
  • These five unions represent most of the workers at the three casinos in Detroit: Hollywood Casino at Greektown, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino.