Boeing machinists approved a new labor deal after a more than seven-week strike, with 59% voting in favor of the contract that includes 38% wage increases over four years. The approval is a relief for Boeing’s new CEO Kelly Ortberg, and President Joe Biden congratulated the union and company on reaching the deal, which also includes improvements in retirement benefits and workplace fairness. The machinists must return to work by Nov. 12 and will see their pay average $119,309 at the end of the contract, which also includes a 13% wage increase, increased 401(k) contributions, and a signing bonus.
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DC brothers freed after wrongful murder convictions seek presidential pardon
Two brothers, Charles and Chris Turner, who were wrongfully convicted of a 1984 murder in Washington, D.C., are seeking a presidential pardon to restore their rights. The case involved suppressed evidence, coerced testimony, and investigative errors, leading to the wrongful convictions of the Turners and six other individuals. Despite limitations in career prospects due to their felony records, the brothers remain hopeful about their futures and believe a pardon would validate their innocence and bring...
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