Georgia Power seeks PSC approval for nearly 10 gigawatts in new power projects
Georgia Power has submitted a request to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking certification for approximately 9,900 megawatts (MW) of new energy resources.
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U.S. Census Bureau releases new Business Trends and Outlook Survey data
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), which tracks business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis.
IAM Union Rail Division responds to proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger
The IAM Union Rail Division has announced that it is monitoring the proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific.
IAM District 19 reaches tentative deal with Union Pacific Railroad covering freight rail workers
IAM District 19 has announced a tentative agreement with Union Pacific Railroad that covers about 1,300 freight rail workers.
IAM headquarters hosts fundraiser cookout benefiting Guide Dogs of America
IAM Union Headquarters employees in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, held a summer barbecue luncheon organized by the IAM General Secretary-Treasurer’s Office to raise funds for Guide Dogs of America | Tender…
IAM District 837 rejects Boeing defense contract; strike possible after cooling-off period
More than 3,200 members of IAM District 837 at Boeing sites in St. Louis, St. Charles, Missouri, and Mascoutah, Illinois, have voted to reject the latest contract proposal from Boeing…
IAM Local 639 secures four-year contract with Bombardier in Wichita
Nearly 500 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 639 in Wichita, Kansas have ratified a new four-year labor agreement with Bombardier.
IAM District 776 dedicates hall atrium to retired president Robert Martinez Jr
IAM District 776 in Fort Worth has dedicated its union hall atrium to honor retired International President Robert Martinez Jr., who stepped down in January 2024 after more than four…
Georgia opens innovation lab focused on AI testing for public sector
Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) on July 16 for the official opening of Horizons, Georgia’s Innovation Lab, in downtown Atlanta.
Census Bureau releases first operational outline for 2030 population count
The U.S. Census Bureau has released the initial version of its operational plan for the 2030 Census, presenting an overview of the steps and activities required to conduct a comprehensive…
Atrium Health names inaugural holder of new endowed chair for sarcoma research
A $2 million endowment fund has been established at Atrium Health Foundation through contributions from The Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research.