Drought Conditions in 48 States
All but two of the 50 United States have been experiencing drought conditions in late October and early November. 87% of the nation is experiencing “abnormally dry” conditions. This drought has been occurring despite and during the same weeks as Hurricane Helene dumped enormous amounts of rain over the Appalachian mountains, and despite recent heavy […]
Boeing Workers Win Substantial Wage Increases, But Big Challenges Lie Ahead
After seven weeks on strike, the thirty-three thousand Boeing machinists, members of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) voted to accept a new 4-year contract on November 3rd by a margin of 59% to 41%. The new contract raises wages by 38% by 2028, a 50% increase over what the company offered at the beginning […]