CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015. More than 1,200 registered nurses who work at Cook County hospitals and clinics have, after many months of effort, won a tentative new collective bargaining agreement with county officials that they say addresses many patient care concerns and provides needed economic improvements. RNs must still ratify the[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler Applauds the Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Marriage Equality
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015. Statement by AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler on the Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of same-sex marriages: Today’s Supreme Court decision marks a truly historic day in America. While there is still work to do to secure economic and social justice for LGBT Americans, the court’s ruling[Read More…]
SEIU’s Henry: Marriage Equality Ruling Advances Justice
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015. In response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v.Hodges, SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry issued the following statement: “Justice and equality are at cornerstones of our union and of the labor movement, but more than that, they are at the heart of the American promise.[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on SCOTUS Decision on Marriage Equality
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015 “The City of Chicago applauds and celebrates today’s historic decision by the United States Supreme Court. By ruling that every American has a right to marry whomever they love regardless of where they live, today marks one of the great civil rights victories of our time. It[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Chicago Teachers’ Union Negotiations
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015 “We are encouraged that both sides finally acknowledge that CPS is in a fiscal crisis and lacks the resources to provide additional compensation, and that is a step in the right direction. We urge CTU leadership to come back to the bargaining table. After years of[Read More…]
Subaru Recalls 72,000 Vehicles, June 26, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2015 SUMMARY: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured[Read More…]
Mitsubishi Recalls 74,836 Eclipse, June 26, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2015 SUMMARY: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit,[Read More…]
Mitsubishi Recalls 459,618 Vehicles, June 26, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2015 SUMMARY: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21,[Read More…]
Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Little Digger Toy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015 Little Digger Recall Summary Name of product: Little Digger Toy Hazard: The red paint on the Little Digger toy frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Northern Tool + Equipment toll free at (888) 518-0339[Read More…]
Tops with Elastic Draw Cords Recalled by Lululemon Athletica Due to Injury Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015 Carry and Go Hoodie Recall Summary Name of product: lululemon women’s top Hazard: When the elastic draw cord with a hard tip in the hood or around the neck area is pulled or caught on something and released, it can snap back, impact the face area[Read More…]
