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"Europe in the Crosshairs" - New Strider Report Details How China Systematically Recruits and Leverages Talent and Intellectual Property of Europe's Top Semiconductor Companies to Increase Domestic Capabilities

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strider Technologies, Inc. today released a new report detailing the People's Republic of China's (PRC) recruitment of leading scientists, technologists, and executives from European companies to develop advanced semiconductors domestically in China. These activities are part of the PRC's strategic initiative to modernize its military and become the global technology leader.

Key Points: 
  • These activities are part of the PRC's strategic initiative to modernize its military and become the global technology leader.
  • "Our data demonstrates that European technology companies, especially semiconductor firms, have been, and will continue to be, in the crosshairs of a geopolitical battle for intellectual property and talent.
  • PRC economic statecraft actors leverage government-backed talent programs, overseas alumni associations, and industry events to encourage overseas experts to relocate.
  • Strider's global investment data shows that over the past 20 years more than 200 instances of PRC organizations, including several state-owned enterprises, investing in European semiconductor companies.

"Europe in the Crosshairs" - New Strider Report Details How China Systematically Recruits and Leverages Talent and Intellectual Property of Europe's Top Semiconductor Companies to Increase Domestic Capabilities

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 19, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strider Technologies, Inc. today released a new report detailing the People's Republic of China's (PRC) recruitment of leading scientists, technologists, and executives from European companies to develop advanced semiconductors domestically in China. These activities are part of the PRC's strategic initiative to modernize its military and become the global technology leader.

Key Points: 
  • These activities are part of the PRC's strategic initiative to modernize its military and become the global technology leader.
  • "Our data demonstrates that European technology companies, especially semiconductor firms, have been, and will continue to be, in the crosshairs of a geopolitical battle for intellectual property and talent.
  • PRC economic statecraft actors leverage government-backed talent programs, overseas alumni associations, and industry events to encourage overseas experts to relocate.
  • Strider's global investment data shows that over the past 20 years more than 200 instances of PRC organizations, including several state-owned enterprises, investing in European semiconductor companies.

Somatus to Present Methods for Overcoming Social Determinants of Health at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Conference

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Somatus, the nation's leading and largest value-based kidney care company, will deliver a presentation entitled "A United Front – Serving the Underserved Together" at the National Kidney (NKF) Foundation Spring Clinical Conference April 11-15, 2023. The presentation will detail the methods and successes of Somatus' patient-centric care model in the treatment of patients living with kidney disease.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Somatus , the nation's leading and largest value-based kidney care company, will deliver a presentation entitled "A United Front – Serving the Underserved Together" at the National Kidney (NKF) Foundation Spring Clinical Conference April 11-15, 2023.
  • The presentation will detail the methods and successes of Somatus' patient-centric care model in the treatment of patients living with kidney disease.
  • Joining Dr. Mikhael will be fellow Somatus colleagues Patrick Covington, RN, Director, Provider Engagement; Jenna Mossner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Darryl Reece, Patient Health Advocate.
  • "Our presentation truly captures the impact of Somatus' patient-first, precise, and customized care approach for patients with kidney disease," said Dr. Joe Kimura, Chief Medical Officer at Somatus.

Tanzania-South Africa: deep ties evoke Africa’s sacrifices for freedom

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

As the South African presidency noted, ties between the two nations date back to Tanzania’s solidarity with the anti-apartheid struggle.

Key Points: 
  • As the South African presidency noted, ties between the two nations date back to Tanzania’s solidarity with the anti-apartheid struggle.
  • This history is an important reminder of the anti-colonial and pan-African bonds underpinning international solidarity with southern African liberation struggles.
  • It’s also a reminder of the sacrifices many African countries made to realise continental freedom.

Liberation struggle bonds

    • Tanzania’s support for South Africa’s liberation struggle needs to be understood as part of its broader opposition to colonialism, and commitment to the achievement of independence in the entire African continent.
    • Nelson Mandela addressed the conference with the aim of arranging support for the armed struggle in South Africa.
    • It was the first external structure set up by the two liberation movements.
    • Its capital was chosen as the operational base of the OAU’s Liberation Committee.
    • Also stationed there were the armies of other southern African liberation movements – ZAPU, Frelimo, SWAPO and the MPLA.

Hitches in the relationship

    • In spite of Tanzania’s support for the liberation movements, their relationship was not without its contradictions or moments of ambivalence.
    • In 1965, for example, the ANC had to move its headquarters from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, a small upcountry town far from international connections.
    • The Tanzanian government had decided that only four members of each liberation movement would be allowed to maintain an office in the capital.

Lived spaces of solidarity

    • But Tanzania remained a significant place of settlement for South African exiles.
    • In the late 1970s and 1980s, additional land donations from the Tanzanian government enabled the ANC to open a school and a vocational centre near Morogoro.
    • Its other aim was to counter the effects of Bantu education, a segregated and inferior education system for black South Africans.
    • These became unique spaces of lived solidarity between the ANC and its international supporters.

Willig, Williams & Davidson Wins Unprecedented Victory in Teamsters Local 710 UPS PVD Arbitration

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an historic and long-awaited decision, arbitrator Gil Vernon has ruled in favor of Teamsters Local 710 in its 2017 protest against UPS's use of Personal Vehicle Drivers (PVDs) without first bargaining over their wages and other terms and conditions of employment. Lead counsel for the union was John Bielski of Willig, Williams & Davidson.

Key Points: 
  • In 2017, UPS informed Local 710 that it intended to use PVDs in the upcoming peak season.
  • In addition to the requirement to bargain over PVDs, the arbitrator also ordered UPS to provide Local 710 with comprehensive information on PVD hires.
  • Teamsters Local 710 represents more than 6,500 UPS members at 46 locations throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa.
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    About Willig, Williams & Davidson Willig, Williams & Davidson ( http://www.wwdlaw.com ) is one of the largest and most respected union-side labor law firms in the United States.

Angel City Football Club Partners with Payscale to Help Level the Playing Field and Work Toward a More Equitable Future in the Workplace

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

As the clubs official compensation management partner, Payscale will work with ACFCs leadership team to provide essential tools, data and resources to level the playing field and support equitable compensation.

Key Points: 
  • As the clubs official compensation management partner, Payscale will work with ACFCs leadership team to provide essential tools, data and resources to level the playing field and support equitable compensation.
  • Our brand values align seamlessly, and we are excited to join forces, said Adrianna Burrows, CMO of Payscale.
  • There is no better time than our annual Compference to announce our partnership and united front dedicated to making a difference and paying people fairly.
  • To learn how companies like The Washington Post, Perry Ellis International, United Healthcare,andAngel City Football Clubrely on Payscale to attract and retain top talent, engage employees, and plan their future workforce, visit www.payscale.com .

Operation United Front: DeliverFund announces 102 arrests and 47 victims rescued from Missouri-led multi-state human trafficking operation

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Operation United Front resulted in 102 arrests and the rescue of 47 victims and sex workers, including 2 minor victims.

Key Points: 
  • Operation United Front resulted in 102 arrests and the rescue of 47 victims and sex workers, including 2 minor victims.
  • DeliverFund provided support to a first-of-its-kind operation that resulted in 102 arrests and the rescue of 47 victims.
  • Missouri's victim-centric operation resulted in 2 arrests, 4 victims rescued, and 11 victims who were provided needed services.
  • Victim-centric operations are critical because for too long, human trafficking victims have been viewed as criminals and further traumatized by the criminal justice system.