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TEAMSTERS PILOTS AT OMNI AIR VOTE OVERWHELMINGLY TO AUTHORIZE A STRIKE

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Air International (Omni Air) pilots who are represented by the Airline Professionals Association-Teamsters Local 1224 voted to authorize a strike, with 100 percent of participating members voting in favor of the action. Today's strike authorization allows Teamsters Local 1224's leadership to call a strike on behalf of the pilot group, if necessary and when legally permitted under the Railway Labor Act (RLA).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Air International (Omni Air) pilots who are represented by the Airline Professionals Association-Teamsters Local 1224 voted to authorize a strike, with 100 percent of participating members voting in favor of the action.
  • "This overwhelming vote should be a clear wake up call to Omni's management team that enough is enough," said Captain Paul Rodell, a member of the Omni Air Pilots Executive Council.
  • Omni Air pilots have been in negotiations for an amended collective bargaining agreement for nearly three years.
  • Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATSG) acquired Omni Air in 2018 and operates two other airlines, ABX Air, Inc. and Air Transport International, Inc.
    Omni Air's 350 pilots are represented by the Airline Professionals Association, Teamsters Local 1224, which represents pilots and flight crew members from five airlines operating across the country.

Southwest Pilots to Open First-Ever Regional Strike Center

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) is taking its first official step toward a strike by opening a Regional Strike Center in Dallas, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) is taking its first official step toward a strike by opening a Regional Strike Center in Dallas, Texas.
  • This is the first time in Southwest Airlines history that a workgroup has gotten this far in the process of a strike.
  • SWAPA will open the strike headquarters to prove its operational capability and readiness.
  • "The Regional Strike Centers are being opened because our pilots have shown that they are ready to take the RLA process all the way to its conclusion.

SWAPA Announces Picket of Southwest Spirit Party in Denver

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) will be conducting an informational picket outside of the Southwest Airlines' Spirit Party at McGregor Square on Wednesday, September 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. local time.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) will be conducting an informational picket outside of the Southwest Airlines' Spirit Party at McGregor Square on Wednesday, September 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. local time.
  • SWAPA has been attempting to bargain in good faith with Southwest Airlines since September of 2020, even filing for federal mediation in September of 2022, and have yet to secure a contract.
  • Southwest is the last major carrier to reach an agreement in principle and are losing pilots to other carriers daily.
  • "Southwest 'Culture' has become little more than a punchline when it comes to how employees are treated at our airline.

SWAPA Announces Nationwide Picket

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) will be conducting its first-ever multi-base informational picket on Thursday, August 31 at noon local time at Baltimore Washington, Los Angeles International, Hartsfield Jackson International (Atlanta), Houston Hobby, and Chicago Midway airports.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) will be conducting its first-ever multi-base informational picket on Thursday, August 31 at noon local time at Baltimore Washington, Los Angeles International, Hartsfield Jackson International (Atlanta), Houston Hobby, and Chicago Midway airports.
  • SWAPA has been attempting to bargain in good faith with Southwest Airlines for more than three years, even filing for federal mediation in September of 2022.
  • They are the last major airline without an agreement in principle and have lost hundreds of pilots to other carriers already this year.
  • We are willing to take the RLA process all the way to its conclusion to ensure that our airline and our pilots have secure futures," said SWAPA President Captain Casey Murray.

SWAPA Announces Picket of Southwest Spirit Party in Chicago

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) will be conducting an informational picket outside of Southwest Airlines' Spirit Party at Gallagher Way on Monday, August 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CT.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) will be conducting an informational picket outside of Southwest Airlines' Spirit Party at Gallagher Way on Monday, August 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CT.
    SWAPA has been attempting to bargain in good faith with Southwest Airlines for more than three years, even filing for federal mediation in September of 2022, and have yet to secure a contract.
  • They are the last major carrier to reach an agreement in principle and are losing pilots to other carriers daily.
  • "We cannot continue to sit by while other carriers secure contracts and lure potential aviators away from Southwest Airlines."
  • After securing a 99% vote in favor of a strike back in May, the pilots of Southwest Airlines are ready to strike upon release from the National Mediation Board.

Dresdner Robin Names New Landscape Architecture Practice Leader

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Rutgers University, Architecture, Berry Lane Park, CFM, Recreation, RLA, LLA, Family, Engineering, Film industry, Industrial design

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dresdner Robin, a prominent land-use consultancy firm specializing in urban and suburban design and development, announced today it has named Lauren K. Venin, LLA, RLA, CFM, as its newest director of landscape architecture. Venin, a 10-year veteran of the firm, brings more than two decades of experience to her new role as director of landscape architecture.

Key Points: 
  • As landscape architecture practice leader, Venin will be instrumental in shaping the creative direction of the practice and further elevating the level of client service.
  • Her innovative approach to design, combined with a deep understanding of environmental responsibility, positions her as the ideal leader to spearhead Dresdner Robin's landscape architecture endeavors.
  • "I am excited to embrace this new chapter as the director of landscape architecture at Dresdner Robin," expressed Venin.
  • Venin has been practicing landscape architecture for over twenty years and holds a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from Rutgers University.

SWAPA Requests Release from the National Mediation Board

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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DALLAS, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) filed a request with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to be officially released from mediation.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) filed a request with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to be officially released from mediation.
  • SWAPA and Southwest have been in negotiations for a new contract for more than three years and in federal mediation since September 2022.
  • SWAPA negotiators have become increasingly frustrated with Southwest's lack of commitment to negotiating in earnest and the pace of productivity during this negotiation cycle.
  • "If released from mediation, our Pilot group will continue down the path afforded to us through the Railway Labor Act (RLA)," said SWAPA President Casey Murray.

HelloFresh Partners with Kaplan to Provide Free GED® Prep for Hourly Workers to Earn High School Equivalency Diploma

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Education, Continuing, Primary, Secondary, Learning, RLA, Partnership, American Council, GED, Science, Language arts, Student, American Council on Education, Kaplan, Tutoring, Management, HelloFresh

HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, has announced a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

Key Points: 
  • HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, has announced a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.
  • The partnership will provide GED courses , with zero out-of-pocket cost, for all HelloFresh hourly workers who want to earn their high school-equivalency diploma.
  • Eligible employees can choose from either Kaplan’s self-paced GED course or its live online course offering, the only official live online preparation for the GED test .
  • “Kaplan is incredibly proud to work with HelloFresh and we hope that their efforts will inspire other employers to similarly invest in adult learners."

Newmine Tops Reverse Logistics Association’s Inaugural Start Up Pitch Contest

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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The Reverse Logistics Association (RLA), the global voice of the returns and reverse logistics industry, voted Newmine, the leader in returns reduction and returns intelligence technology, winner of its first ever Start Up Pitch Contest.

Key Points: 
  • The Reverse Logistics Association (RLA), the global voice of the returns and reverse logistics industry, voted Newmine, the leader in returns reduction and returns intelligence technology, winner of its first ever Start Up Pitch Contest.
  • Newmine won over five other firms that address reverse logistics challenges including self-service returns, damaged returns or policy abuse and re-processing goods at warehouse on digital returns.
  • In addition to Newmine, the contestants for the honor included Boomerang, Carolina Sisters, Pollen Returns, Returns Worldwide and Tompkins Robotics.
  • I’m proud that our effort was rewarded – it validates the Newmine team’s effort to drive innovation in the returns space,” said Navjit Bhasin, Founder & CEO of Newmine.

Liquidity Services Named the 2023 Innovation Solutions Partner Award Winner by Reverse Logistics Association

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liquidity Services (NASDAQ: LQDT), a leading global commerce company powering the circular economy, received the 2023 Innovation Solutions Partner Award from the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) during the annual RLA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 8, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liquidity Services (NASDAQ: LQDT), a leading global commerce company powering the circular economy, received the 2023 Innovation Solutions Partner Award from the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) during the annual RLA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 8, 2023.
  • “This new technology has been so successful, we are now looking at ways to put it to work for other customers.”
    The Innovation Solutions Partner award is granted to the company that demonstrates measurable improvements in efficiency and return on investment for customers, seamlessly integrates reverse logistics solutions with customers’ technology infrastructure, and exemplifies innovative use of technology.
  • The Automated Sell in Place program is a software solution that has measurably increased recovery on average by 20% while eliminating touches and reducing the retailer’s carbon footprint.
  • “Being able to bring value to our clients is what drives us to innovate every day; to be recognized by the RLA means a great deal to us.”
    Learn more about Liquidity Services’ retail solutions at LiquidityServices.com.