Kathi Mitchell News Today

The Inflation Reduction Act has brought tangible improvements to Pennsylvanians lives. Health care premiums are declining, monthly insulin costs are now capped, vaccinations are provided free of charge and out-of-pocket expenses are decreasing. More than 80,000 Pennsylvanians on Medicare Parts B and D now pay a maximum of $35 per month for insulin. ...

The power of unions in America is growing as members are less hesitant to strike for fair workplace policies and livable wages. One unions collective bargaining process led to the creation of a historic seven-year contract in Indiana. The American Federation of Government Employees Local 618 represents transportation security officers at five Indiana airports. ...

The United Auto Workers union continues the fight to add workers at two Alabama Mercedes-Benz plants in Vance and Woodstock to its union rolls. Despite losing the union election by a narrow margin this month, the UAW has accused the automaker of misconduct and is seeking a new election. The union has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging the company illegally intimidated workers into voting against the union. ...

Workers at an Oregon hospital are celebrating their recent vote in favor of unionizing. More than 260 Legacy Mount Hood health-care workers voted to join SEIU Local 49. The union represents other Legacy health-care workers in the Portland area, including at Emanuel, Randall Childrens and Good Samaritan hospitals. ...

The Hamblen County School Board voted to submit a resolution to the state to allow the district to have the ability to retain third and fourth graders at its meeting

Opelika, Ala.: First, this is no time for chest-thumping and championing the U.S. judicial system. It’s a moment awash with infamy. The brazenness and belligerence of J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao contributed to George Floyd’s murder.