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NY fires 2,000 corrections officers, says strike is over

Wednesday, March 12 by Pat McDonald

New York State has fired 2,000 correctional officers who refused to return to work and said they cannot be hired for state positions going forward.The state declared the strike over, but there were still some officers on the picket line for the 23rd day... Read More.

New York State, corrections officers union strike deal, some officers not satisfied

Monday, March 10 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Department of Corrections and the union announced a deal has been reached on Saturday, but some corrections officers are not happy with the agreement.According to WENY-TV, corrections officers continued their strike on Sunday and called the deal a slap in... Read More.

Corrections officers continue strike despite threats of termination

Tuesday, March 4 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Corrections Officers strike entered its 15th day on Monday, despite threats from the state that they would be fired if they didn’t return to work.The officers were told that if returned to work by this past Saturday they would avoid punishment,... Read More.

Texas DPS tactical strike teams deployed to assist with Trump deportation efforts

Tuesday, January 28 by The Center Square

Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to deploy tactical strike teams to support the Trump administration’s border security and homeland security operations... Read More.

STRIKE: Amazon workers launch historic strike just before Christmas

Thursday, December 19 by The Center Square

The Teamsters Union announced an Amazon workers strike beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday as Amazon is in overdrive in shipping and delivery for Christmas. ... Read More.

Wednesday debate, vote in Senate could save F-15E Strike Eagles

Tuesday, December 17 by The Center Square

Efforts to push back retirement of the F-15E Strike Eagles and save more than 500 jobs at a U.S. Air Force base in North Carolina could be ready... Read More.

Thousands of Amazon workers on strike during Black Friday, Cyber Monday

Friday, November 29 by The Center Square

Thousands of Amazon workers in the U.S. and abroad are striking from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. ... Read More.

Pentagon, Lockheed Martin reach handshake deal on new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters

Tuesday, November 26 by Pat McDonald

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a handshake agreement for two more lots of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.The initial agreement will cover production of lots 18 and 19 of the stealth fighter’s air vehicle, Lockheed and the F-35 Joint Program Office said in... Read More.

Northeast leaders vow to limit disruptions from port strike

Tuesday, October 1 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Northeast leaders are urging negotiators to reach a deal to resolve the dispute that has shut down cargo ports from Maine to Texas, warning... Read More.