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A New York Times report says that Walmart played a larger role than the retailer indicated in the garment factory fire that killed more than 100 workers in Savar, Bangladesh last month. According to the publication, Walmart is primarily responsible for blocking past efforts to improve Bangladesh factory safety. “Two officials who attended a meeting
Read moreSusan A. Palmer District 751 Secretary-Treasurer Susan A. Palmer has been named to a five-year term as commissioner of the King County (WA) Housing Authority (KCHA). As one of five commissioners serving the county that includes Seattle, Palmer will help provide strategic direction and guidance for the housing authority. “Having enough affordable housing units is
Read morePension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) payees, ages 55 or older, and their families can receive help with health insurance costs through the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC). The HCTC is a federal tax credit available on a monthly basis, or on a yearly basis when filing for federal income taxes. The credit pays 72.5 percent
Read moreWatching hunting and fishing shows is great, but being part of one is even better. And the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance is looking for a hardworking IAM sportsman or woman for a Kansas predator hunt on its union-dedicated TV series, Brotherhood Outdoors, at the end of January. Winner of a 2012 Sportsmen Choice Award, Brotherhood Outdoors
Read moreWith the “fiscal cliff” looming, the Union of Unemployed (UCubed) released a new holiday video urging the Senate to say “nay” to any sort of UC during debt talks. UC is short for Unanimous Consent Agreement – and is the reason why so many bad bills become law. The agreement requires all 100 Senators’ support
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