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VCU labor union aims to improve wages, working conditions Katharine DeRosa, Staff Writer  University employees announced Monday the formation of a VCU chapter in the United Campus Workers of Virginia, a labor union that advocates for better working environments. The group organized a rally in Monroe Park and a march through campus to discuss and share the union’s goals. Contract worker and adjunct advocate Kristin Reed led the event. Nine speakers were present, including a member of the University of Virginia branch of the United Campus Workers of Virginia. “You are my union family and ...

Letter Urges Governor to Restore Budget Cuts, Deploy Revenue Shortfall Reserve Dear Governor Kemp, The proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 includes $1.2 billion in continued cuts from FY 2020 state spending to programs and services across Georgia. At a time when millions of families are experiencing greater needs due to the pandemic, this budget would underfund Georgia’s schools, services for Georgians with disabilities, anti-poverty programs, public safety and more. Georgians need more support from the state, especially after budget cuts of approximately $1.7 billion are expected to ...

UMass Issues Stay-at-Home Order for 2 Weeks Feb. 8, 6:24 a.m. The University of Massachusetts at Amherst ordered all students to "self-sequester" for two weeks. "Self-sequestration means that students must stay in their residences, both on and off campus, except to get meals, undergo twice-weekly COVID testing, or to attend medical appointments. In addition, to minimize

Michigan Community College Cancels Sports Seasons Kellogg Community College, in Michigan, on Wednesday became the fifth two-year college in the state to cease competition in several sports, given the impact of COVID-19 in its region. The college announced that it would opt out of league competition in men's and women's basketball and volleyball, joining several peers that have

Congressman john lewis now battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. the civil rights icon bravely saying he has a fighting chance. sometimes even heroes need to be rescued. we'll tell you about the lifesaving mission to help one of the famed white helmets of the syrian civil war and how one elite university is honoring honoring campus workers with portraits that present them in a brand-new light. >> this is the cbs evening news with norah o'donnell. 'reporting from the nation's capitol. >> garrett: good evening, norah is off tonight. i'm major garrett. we begin with new federal hate atime charges i...