The Techs at Sacred Heart are heading into their eleventh bargaining session on Oct. 13th, and they are demanding fairness, transparency, and respect. What does that look like? Parity with RNs on differentials and call pay, as well as competitive wages and a voice!

In the absence of federal or state guidance, AFT reached a first-of-its-kind agreement with Microsoft on safety and privacy standards for AI in classrooms—which could become an industry standard. “We want educators to have control of kids’ education, not ed tech. And that’s what this agreement is.”

A 'tidal wave' of forever chemicals are being pumped out to satisfy the AI industry, according to The Guardian. Nearly all of the 10 biggest manufacturers of Pfas are planning to increase production for use in semi-conductors and data center cooling systems.

Just get back from the grocery store, the gas pump, or pay any bills recently? Yeah. We’re angry too. It takes a minute to make sure your voice can be heard this Fall. Register to vote and let’s elect candidates who will make this economy work for us!

Vancouver stands with OFNHP members at PeaceHealth! ✊ Thank you to Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle for supporting PeaceHealth Southwest Professionals as they bargain their first union contract. These healthcare workers serve Vancouver every day. They deserve a fair contract!

A new coalition, Go Portland Go, which filed as a political action committee (PAC) with the state in April, says it is pooling resources behind “leaders who can actually run a progressive city.”