The dispute involves pay and benefit issues, such as the loss of premium health care, holiday and vacation pay and reduced retirement benefits.
Allison Busemeyer
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Russian film crew in orbit to make 1st movie in space
Before Russia took the lead, NASA had talked to actor Tom Cruise about making a movie in orbit.
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U.N. agency warns of global water crisis amid climate change
The report recommends better warning systems for flood- and drought-prone areas.
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Stocks rise, led by tech companies, banks
Meanwhile, U.S. oil prices increase 1.7% to $78.93 per barrel.
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Report says 330,000 children victims of France’s Catholic Church sex abuse
The figure includes acts committed by some 3,000 priests and an unknown number of others over 70 years.
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Outage highlights how vital Facebook has become worldwide
The social network blames an internal error related to a ‘configuration change’ but gives no details.
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Refugee admissions hit record low, despite Biden’s reversal
Advocates say the number reflects the damage done by the Trump administration.
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New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
The outbreak grows to over 1,300 cases the country of 5 million, which has reported just 27 virus deaths.
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EU regulator OKs Pfizer vaccine booster for 18 and older
The agency also supports giving a third dose of the Pfizer or the Moderna vaccine to people with severely weakened immune systems at least 28 days after their second shot.
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Facebook chose profit over public safety, whistleblower says
The social network prematurely turned off safeguards designed to thwart misinformation and rabble rousing in a moneymaking move that contributed to the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, she alleges.