Title Five 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. ...

With the help of federal aid, Wisconsin is catching up to neighboring states in accelerating clean energy construction projects and the Badger State is taking things a step further by giving union workers greater access to these job opportunities. Four major utilities operating in Wisconsin recently announced a pledge to hire union workers for clean energy development tied to federal incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act. Kent Miller, president and business manager of the Wisconsin Labo...

Researchers and public policy experts convened to discuss why it is so hard to raise children in America today, especially for families with parents in the labor force. As it relates to child well-being among all states, Nevada ranks at the bottom of the list. Convergence Collaboratives blueprint for action brought together cross-partisan and cross-sector leaders to look into why workplaces and government policies havent caught up to help support working families. ...

Airport security officers in Oregon are celebrating what they say will be better working conditions, after ratifying a new collective bargaining contract. The

New York transportation safety officers will see improved working conditions thanks to a newly ratified contract. The new American Federation of Government Employees and the Transportation Safety Administration agreement creates an engaging workplace for employees. Some points in the agreement include a new grievance and arbitration process to resolve cases quicker and better leave conditions. ...

Airport security officers in Oregon are celebrating what they say will be better working conditions, after ratifying a new collective bargaining contract. The American Federation of Government Employees Council 100, representing transportation security officers, has secured a new contract - that includes what it describes as improved language on progressive discipline, new uniform rights, and better leave conditions. Samantha Dollens is the regional AFGE vice president for Oregon, representi...

Marietta City Council did not adopt a resolution regarding accepting and endorsing the recent performance audit as well as agreeing to implement the recommendat

Previously known as one of the most popular gambling destinations throughout the United States, Arkansas is a state that gamblers today tend to avoid. This boycott is due to the state’s strict and often outdated gambling laws. Opened in 1905, Oaklawn was the first venue that could be classified as a casino. It offe

The Sandwich Health Department is making ready for more-stringent Title 5 septic regulations specifically designed to best protect embayments, estuaries and watersheds.