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Another Houston Starbucks unionizes: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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State and federal environmental agencies in conflict over renewal permits for ITC (July 20, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The company responsible for a major chemical fire in 2019 is seeking an operating permit for a Pasadena facility. We learn why the state and the federal government have different opinions on the matter.
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Supreme Court Deals Blow To Government Unions
Posted on · The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday 5-4 that states may not force public employees to pay agency fees to unions of which they are not a member.
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Supreme Court Hears Fiery Arguments In Case That Could Gut Public Sector Unions
Posted on · Conservative justices could overrule a 40-year-old decision allowing states to compel union fee payments. But all eyes are on Justice Neil Gorsuch, who was uncharacteristically silent in court Monday
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The Challenges of Union Life
Posted on · Recently, Bryan Sky-Eagle abruptly resigned from his role heading up the firefighterâs union here in Houston, expressing fear for his safety, saying heâd been threatened by his own fellow firefighters. In light of the resignation, we discuss the challenges inherent in leading the rank and file in a union with Ron Turner, a Professor of […]