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Alamo Center Pioneers the Future of Legal Education with 100% Online Court Ordered Classes

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Technology, Courts, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Public Policy, Government, Internet, Other Education, Continuing, Training, State, Local, Education, Learning, Treatment, DWI

Alamo Center , formerly known as Alamo Center Education and Treatment, is thrilled to announce a strategic rebranding and a significant shift to a fully online education platform.

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  • Alamo Center , formerly known as Alamo Center Education and Treatment, is thrilled to announce a strategic rebranding and a significant shift to a fully online education platform.
  • Founded in 1995 as the first provider of offender education in Bexar County, Alamo Center has grown into the leading source for online court ordered classes in Texas .
  • After discontinuing its outpatient treatment, Alamo Center is now dedicated exclusively to providing top-tier, online instructor-led education approved by Governor Abbott.
  • Alamo Center is dedicated to staying at the forefront of court educational requirements and technological advancements to provide the most effective learning experiences.

Forced overtime, pensions and benefits at WM leads to strike

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Friday, May 3, 2024
Child, Mechanics, Retirement, Exercise, Private sector, Ageing, Local, Recycling, Garbage, Parent, Privacy, WM, Pension, Child care, Social justice

STONEY CREEK, ON, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor members working at Waste Management Canada Corp. (WM) began strike action on May 2, 2024.

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  • STONEY CREEK, ON, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor members working at Waste Management Canada Corp. (WM) began strike action on May 2, 2024.
  • Major issues with the employer include forced overtime and lack of work-life-balance.
  • "They should be able to go to work without being forced to work extra hours outside their shifts.
  • The 60 Unifor members at Local 4268 work as WM drivers, mechanics, and technicians, servicing commercial businesses in Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Niagara, Brantford, and surrounding regions.

Karora Resources Announces Conference Call / Webcast Details for First Quarter 2024 Results

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
KRR, TSX, Local, Corporation, Webcast, News, Pass, Eastern Time Zone, Internet service provider

TORONTO, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Karora Resources Inc. (TSX: KRR) ("Karora" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce senior management will host a conference call / webcast on May 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the Corporation's first quarter 2024 results.

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  • TORONTO, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Karora Resources Inc. (TSX: KRR) ("Karora" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce senior management will host a conference call / webcast on May 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the Corporation's first quarter 2024 results.
  • The access information is provided below.
  • Karora plans to issue a news release containing the first quarter 2024 results before markets open in Toronto on Monday, May 13, 2024.
  • A recording of the conference call will be available for replay through the webcast link, or for a one-week period beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on May 13, 2024, through the following dial in numbers:
    North American callers please dial: 1-888-390-0541; Pass Code: 520835 #
    Local and international callers please dial: 416-764-8677; Pass Code: 520835 #

SUNDAY: COSTCO TEAMSTERS TO RALLY IN VIRGINIA

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Rights, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local, ILA, Pension fund

NORFOLK, Va., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rank-and-file Costco Teamsters, General President Sean M. O'Brien, and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman will rally in Norfolk, Va., on Sunday, May 5, to commemorate the landmark victory in the city and champion union-wide effort to organize Costco workers nationwide.

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  • On Dec. 20, 2023, nearly 250 Costco workers in Norfolk voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 822, marking the first group of workers at the wholesaler to unionize in more than 20 years.
  • Teamsters from across the country will be in attendance to show their support for Local 822 members currently in negotiations with Costco for a first contract.
  • The national master agreement with Costco impacts more than 18,000 Teamsters across the country and expires January 31, 2025.
  • Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien
    Longshoreman's Hall (ILA 1248), 3300 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia 23502
    Costco Teamsters in union gear, chanting while holding signs that read, "Costco: Do the Right Thing" and "Teamsters Solidarity"

SUNNYSIDE CANNABIS WORKERS IN RIVER NORTH JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Local, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, News, Cresco Labs

CHICAGO, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Sunnyside, a subsidiary of Cresco Labs, in River North have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 777.

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  • CHICAGO, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Sunnyside, a subsidiary of Cresco Labs, in River North have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 777.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome another Cresco location to Teamsters Local 777," said Jim Glimco, President of Local 777.
  • "Dispensary workers are seeing their counterparts at other locations organize with the Teamsters and they want to secure the benefits of a union contract for themselves.
  • We look forward to helping these workers get their first contract and continuing to organize workers in the cannabis industry across Illinois."

Best Theratronics workers go on strike after company's 0% offer

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Best, Mechanics, Private sector, Certification, Cyclotron, Local, Social justice, Hospital, Unifor

KANATA, ON, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Members of Unifor Local 1541 who work at Best Theratronics – a company in Kanata, Ont.

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  • KANATA, ON, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Members of Unifor Local 1541 who work at Best Theratronics – a company in Kanata, Ont.
  • "Strike action is not something we take lightly, and we will stand by our members until Best Theratronics gets back to the table with a fair offer in hand."
  • Local 1541's 44 members work as machinists, maintenance workers, machining process specialists, electrical inspectors, mechanics, and lead pourers amongst other positions.
  • Best Theratronics develops and manufactures external beam therapy units, self-contained blood irradiators, and cyclotrons for hospitals, medical and research facilities.

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Health, Family, Local, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, San Francisco Bay Area

COTATI, Calif., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 665. The 33 new members protect the health and welfare of residents in Marin and Sonoma counties from mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases.

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  • COTATI, Calif., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 665.
  • "Congratulations to the newest members of the Teamsters Local 665 family," said Mike Yates, President of Local 665 in San Francisco.
  • "Residents across Marin and Sonoma counties benefit from the important work done by these public health officials to keep our communities safe.
  • Teamsters Local 665 represents 5,000 working members in nine counties in many diverse industries in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Wawa Marks Official Entrance into Alabama with First Store Grand Opening in Fairhope

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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FAIRHOPE, Ala., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wawa, Inc. today announced a significant milestone in the Company’s history – the grand opening of its first Wawa store in the state of Alabama!

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  • FAIRHOPE, Ala., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wawa, Inc. today announced a significant milestone in the Company’s history – the grand opening of its first Wawa store in the state of Alabama!
  • Located in Baldwin County, at 18968 Greeno Road in Fairhope, this location is the first of three Wawa stores slated to open in the South Alabama market before the end of summer.
  • In addition, The Wawa Foundation will also announce a grant to USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital to support child life programs.
  • The event included the Fairhope High School musical ensemble, followed by the introduction of the store team and the first official “Wawa Parade through the Ages,” which visually highlighted key milestones in Wawa history.

Governor DeWine, JobsOhio Announce Completion of JobsOhio Network with Addition of Lake to River Region

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Ecosystem, Investment, News, State, Team, Partnership, Combined statistical area, Youngstown State University, Local, Economic development, Ohio River, Workforce, Growth, Canal

(YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio), April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and JobsOhio announced today the addition of a new JobsOhio network region, Lake to River Economic Development.

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  • (YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio), April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and JobsOhio announced today the addition of a new JobsOhio network region, Lake to River Economic Development.
  • “Today we are pleased to celebrate this progress by completing the JobsOhio network with the addition of the Lake to River Economic Development region."
  • The addition of the Lake to River region completes the JobsOhio network.
  • "The opportunity to be part of the JobsOhio network is welcome news for our region,” said Lake to River Board President Chuck George.

Carahsoft and Arcadus Partner to Bring Digital Twins and 3D Spatial Data Solutions to Government Agencies

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
IBM PS/ValuePoint, Real estate, Public sector, Information technology, Government agency, State, School, NASA, Risk management, Partnership, Carahsoft, Federal, Mitigation, National Association, Smartphone, Public, Local, Trust (social science), Environment, Organization, Police

Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Arcadus’ Master Government Aggregator®, making Arcadus’ digital twin solutions available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners, and NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V, Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 (ITES-SW2), National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint and OMNIA Partners contracts.

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  • Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Arcadus’ Master Government Aggregator®, making Arcadus’ digital twin solutions available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners, and NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V, Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 (ITES-SW2), National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint and OMNIA Partners contracts.
  • “Through our partnership with Carahsoft, we are excited to provide Government agencies and regulated industries with access to advanced solutions for easily creating 3D digital replicas of any space,” said Javan Clark, Founder and CEO at Arcadus.
  • What organizations can do with these digital twins is truly game-changing, and we’re looking forward to partnering with Carahsoft, an organization with proven capability to bring innovative solutions to Government agency and regulated industry customers.”
    Arcadus offers digital solutions tailored for Public Sector organizations across the entire facility lifecycle.
  • “Through our partnership with Arcadus, Carahsoft and our reseller partners look forward to providing streamlined access to advanced tools for the creation of digital twins of outdoor and indoor spaces,” said Lacey Wean, Director of Geospatial Solutions at Carahsoft.