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The SAG-AFTRA Strike Is Over!

Rylee Satcho, Reporter
November 13, 2023

Some of our favorite shows are heading back into production! That is right, the SAG-AFTRA Strike is over! The SAG-AFTRA Strike started July 14th, 2023, and halted the film and television industry, stopping tons of different movies and TV shows from being filmed. Actors stopped...

Allegheny General Hospital Nurses’ Union Authorizes Strike

Hannah Shiflett
October 19, 2023

A union for Allegheny General Hospital nurses has been authorized to strike as of October 18. The strike comes after nurses working on low pay and staff shortages. Hundreds of nurses are expected to strike as they demand better pay and having Allegheny Health Network address...

McKeesport Area Teachers Union Authorizes A Strike

Isabella Timpano
October 7, 2023

Thursday, October 5th, the McKeesport Area teacher's union voted unanimously to strike. This decision was made after the school board voted down a contract that was originally agreed upon by both sides. If the contract had been agreed on, it would mean a 3%-6.5% raise over the...

Duquense Light Workers Vote to Authorize A Strike

Amere Keasley
September 28, 2023

The IBEW is a union representing Duquesne Light Company and the union staged a vote Tuesday night to authorize a strike. Once the employee contract ends for employees who are a part of the IBEW, the 711-14 vote will authorize a strike for the Duquesne Light company. Even though...

United Autoworkers Union Goes On Strike

Amere Keasley
September 15, 2023

As midnight hit, the United Auto Workers went on strike against the big three automakers. Thirteen thousand auto workers walked off the job due to failed contract negotiations that would guarantee higher wages, benefits, and job protection for employees whom the big three companies...