Andrea Hsu
Stories
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Labor unions make a final push canvassing door to door in swing states
Many labor unions have blanketed swing states with record numbers of volunteer and paid canvassers. The persuasion phase has nearly ended. Now it's all about getting out the vote.
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The government loan program to help small businesses after disasters is out of money
The Small Business Administration's disaster loan program is out of money. While Congress is expected to replenish the funds when it reconvenes in November, small businesses have to wait for relief.
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Small business disaster loan program is out of money until new funds are approved
The SBA’s disaster loan program has run out of money, it announced on Tuesday. The agency expects to receive new funding from Congress, and will continue to accept applications in the meantime.
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Beyond books: How a public library in Ohio's Rust Belt is spurring economic growth
The public library in Toledo, Ohio, is one of a number across the U.S. that have become entrepreneurial hubs. Business-specialist librarians are helping aspiring small-business owners and nonprofits for free.
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Tens of thousands of dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts call off strike
The strike that snarled East Coast and Gulf Coast ports is suspended. The dockworkers’ union and the ocean carriers and port operators reached a tentative agreement -- ending the three-day standoff.
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Ports' strike ends, as dockworkers reach agreement on wages
The International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance, representing ocean carriers and port operators, agreed to extend the contract and continue bargaining over all other issues.
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Striking dockworkers want a complete ban on automation
Dockworkers are on strike for a third day on the East Coast and Gulf Coast. One of their demands: A complete ban on automation. Their union wants humans moving shipping containers, not machines.
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Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports are on strike for a 2nd day
Dockworkers are demanding 77% in raises, among other things. Their union says they'll remain on strike until their demands are met.
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Dockworkers are on the verge of a strike. Here's what you need to know
Some 25,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports may strike as early as October 1 if their union doesn't reach a contract deal with shipping companies and port operators.
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Time is running out to avoid a strike by 25,000 dockworkers
Dockworkers from Maine to Texas could strike on Oct. 1 if they don't reach a new labor contract with the ocean carriers and port terminal operators. Sticking points are wages and automation.
