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politics1 year ago

"Portugal's Election Shake-Up: Far-Right Surge and Major Issues Explained"

Portugal is set to hold an early general election with the center-left Socialist Party and center-right Social Democratic Party expected to dominate, while a radical right populist party, Chega, gains traction. Major issues include corruption scandals involving top officials, a housing crisis with soaring prices and rents, and low wages. The leading candidates are Socialist leader Pedro Nuno Santos, Social Democratic Party leader Luis Montenegro, and Chega leader Andre Ventura.

via The Associated Press|
#corruption#election#housing-crisis
labor-and-education2 years ago

"NYC School Bus Drivers' Strike Threat Looms Over First Day of School"

School bus drivers across the United States are going on strike due to low pay and staff shortages. Every state has reported a major shortage of drivers, with factors such as low pay, Covid-19 challenges, and inconvenient hours contributing to the problem. In New York City, negotiations are ongoing to avert a strike, while strikes have already occurred in Coventry and Meriden, Connecticut, and Lakota, Ohio. The drivers are demanding fair wages, benefits, and improved working conditions.

via The Guardian US|
#contract-negotiations#labor-and-education#low-pay
law-enforcement2 years ago

Police Exodus: Minnesota City Left Defenseless as Officers Resign in Droves

The small town of Goodhue, Minnesota, is set to be without a police force after the chief and several officers resigned. The resignations were approved by the Goodhue City Council during a meeting initially intended to discuss pay increases. The chief cited low pay and lack of incentives as reasons for the exodus. The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office will take over calls and investigations, but the lack of a local police force has left residents feeling unnerved. The mayor expressed confidence that they will rebuild the police department in the future.

via ABC News|
#goodhue#law-enforcement#low-pay
law-enforcement2 years ago

Mass Resignation: Goodhue, Minnesota Police Department Quits En Masse Due to Salary Dispute

The entire police department in Goodhue, Minnesota has resigned, citing low pay as the reason. Police Chief Josh Smith and six other employees resigned, leaving the town without local law enforcement. The council plans to seek assistance from the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office in the interim. Despite a recent pay increase, officers in Goodhue were still paid lower than comparable communities, leading to recruitment and retention challenges. The council aims to rebuild the police force rather than permanently contracting with the sheriff's office. This resignation highlights the ongoing struggle of small Minnesota towns to meet public safety demands amid budget constraints and officer shortages.

via USA TODAY|
#goodhue#law-enforcement#low-pay
education2 years ago

LAUSD School Strike Continues to Disrupt Education

The three-day strike by teachers' assistants, custodians, and other support staff in Los Angeles has highlighted the paltry pay of support staff that serves as the backbone of schools nationwide. School support staffers earn, on average, about $25,000 a year in Los Angeles, barely enough to get by in one of the most expensive cities in America. The strike has been led by the district's lowest-paid workers, who are demanding better wages and increased staffing. The fight for higher wages has been brewing in other school systems as well.

via The Associated Press|
#education#los-angeles#low-pay