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Teamsters said they oppose a proposed merger between grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons following discussions with the two companies.In October, the two large chains said they plan to merge. In a statement, Kroger sa
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stanley cup y, especially for their private-label brands.But Teamsters said they are concerned about their members job security. The union says it represents 22,000 members across both companies stores, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants nationwide. Kroger and Albertsons management likes to talk the talk on job security when they re sitting in front of Congress, but talk means little when it comes to protecting our members, said Teamsters General President Sean M. O Brien. We expected better from these two longtime Teamster employers. Clearly, they are more interested in guaranteeing big payouts for management. Kroger said it expects the merger to be completed by early 2024. In the m Iunr 2 police departments face online criticism after unveiling Black History Month vehicles
WASHINGTON, D.C. 鈥?Kristen Clarke officially became the first Black woman to lead the Department of Justices Civil Rights Division on Tuesday.The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Clarke as the assistant attorney general for civil rights by a vote of 51-48, with Sen. Susan Collins being the only Republican to vote in favor.The GOP was critical of Clarke because of past statements shes made on issues like policing, voting rights, and religious liberty, USA Today reports. Some in the party question whether she can enforce civil rights in a nonpartisan way.With her mother by her side, Clarke was sworn into her role by Vice President Kamala Harris, whos t
af1 he first Black woman in her role as well.The Civil Rights Division is tasked with upholding the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of society.Created as a result of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, the division enforces federal statutes prohibit
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