Hollywood Crews Unite for Collective Bargaining on Health and Pension Plans

LOS ANGELES, California – Negotiations for new union contracts with Hollywood crews are set to kick off in early March, with a focus on addressing the financial strain experienced by the pension and health funds after last year’s writers and actors strikes. In an unprecedented move, all of the “below the line” guilds — including IATSE, the Teamsters, and the other “Basic Crafts” unions — will collaborate to collectively bargain on health and pension issues …

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Storm Damage in Warren County: Crews Clear Roads After Severe Weather Strike

Warren County, Ohio – Crews in Warren County have been working tirelessly overnight to clear roads of debris. The aftermath of storms that hit the area on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning left trees fallen on Mason-Morrow-Millgrove Road, bringing down power lines with them. Chainsaws buzz and workers can be seen in action on Wednesday morning as they strive to clear the area of the damage caused by the storm. Further east, near Clarksville, heavy …

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Crews Required: Biden Administration Mandates Two-Person Staffing on Largest Freight Railroads

East Palestine, Ohio – The Biden administration issued a mandate on Tuesday requiring the largest freight railroads to have a minimum of two crew members on board in an effort to enhance rail safety. This decision comes in response to the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, which spilled hazardous chemicals into the environment despite having three crew members on board. This incident has sparked renewed interest in rail safety legislation …

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