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union concerns

Austin's Workforce in the Spotlight: What's Next for City Employees?

January 16, 2026

In Austin, city employees are worried about their jobs. Why? Because the city manager, T. C. Broadnax, might think there are too many workers. Carol Guthrie, a union leader, shared this concern after hearing about a meeting where Broadnax reportedly said the city has 1, 500 to 2, 000 extra employees

health

FDA's Shaky Future: How Job Cuts Could Affect Food and Drug Safety

April 18, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing significant changes. The agency has laid off numerous employees who played crucial roles in supporting safety inspections. These roles included organizing complex international trips, testing food samples, and communicating urgent safety recalls to th

education

CPS Pauses School Closures: Union Wants More

October 7, 2024

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has decided to put a hold on school closings and sharing buildings until the end of the 2026-27 school year. They hope this will give students some stability. However, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) isn't so sure about CPS's plans. The union has a list of schools that