News by subject: AVO

Reacting to the U.S. government's invitation to the State of Israel to join the Visa Waiver Program, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder said: "I applaud and commend President Biden, Secretary Blinken, Secretary Mayorkas and the entire...

The Teamsters have filed comments with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that call on the agency to deny a request by General Motors in conjunction with its autonomous vehicle subsidiary Cruise. The company is seeking an...

The Teamsters Union commends the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs for passing S. 2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act, earlier today....

Neptune Flood, the largest provider of flood insurance in the United States, will be open for business and continuing to write policies in 48 states plus Washington DC if the US Federal Government shuts down on September 30, 2023, halting the issuing...

With the sudden resignations of Kate McNaughton and John Hirsch ? two Hastings and Prince Edward (HPE) counties Board of Health members ? the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is calling for the immediate resignations of Board Chair Jan O'Neill and...

More than 30 Canadian associations representing presenters, mainly show programmers and festival organizers, are joining forces to speak out against the situation at Canadian Heritage, whereby the two major programs that benefit their members are no...

The National Small Business Association (NSBA) is urging lawmakers to avoid the political theatrics behind a government shutdown which could spell disaster for America's smallest businesses. Millions of small businesses do business directly with the...

The National Federation of the Blind, the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind Americans, has published its official comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (RIN 1190-AA79) that was issued last month by the United States...

Culturelle® Probiotics, a global leader in the probiotics industry, will use National Women's Health Day (Sept. 27) to launch Close the Gap, an initiative aimed at addressing gender inequities in healthcare. The multi-year campaign will focus on...

Honor the Gift, a coalition representing organ transplant patients across the nation, along with other allied leaders across the transplant field, respond to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) press release stating that "neither CMS...

The Toronto Hospitality Employees Union (THEU-CSN) denounces the growing number of unfair labour practices and anti-union maneuvers being perpetrated against it and its members by the Fairmont Royal York. In one of several complaints filed with the...

On September 26, China's State Council Information Office released a white paper titled "A Global Community of Shared Future: China's Proposals and Actions." Against the backdrop of the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping's proposal of building...

Eric Hoplin, President and CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), the voice of the $8.2 trillion wholesale distribution industry, that employs over 6 million U.S. workers, released the following statement on the UAW Strike:...

The Teamsters applaud the Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general today for suing Amazon.com, Inc. The lawsuit details how Amazon engages in abusive business practices to illegally maintain its powerful position in the market at the...

Insurance Commissioner Lara's behind-closed-doors deal will allow the insurance industry to raise home insurance premiums for the 8.7 million Californians who insure their homes. But it does not guarantee that people who need coverage will be able to...

Updated research from the National Apartment Association (NAA) reveals that nationally, on average 93 cents of every rent dollar cover essential operational expenses and support local communities. In addition to national data, NAA's research now...

Over the past decade, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), following the guiding principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, has grown into a global platform where countries participating in it work together to promote...

In the territory of the Serbian capital of Belgrade, the Danube River represents the heart of summer happenings. Making its mark on cultures and civilizations, the Danube River is fundamental for Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) and its...

Ahead of International Music Day on October 1, Lou Ragagnin, President & CEO of Re:Sound, alongside its members, Canadian artists and industry leaders, are calling on lawmakers in Ottawa to take urgent action to update the Copyright Act to meet the...

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) is actively working to better protect consumers and build public confidence in the mortgage brokering sector....

A one-day strike by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) ? Merrimack Valley registered nurses and nurse practitioners appears likely to begin at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27 because DFCI executives have refused to make reasonable compromises...

From Fiji to Lesotho and to Rwanda, Chinese technology of Juncao, which uses grass instead of wood to cultivate edible fungi, has been helping solve a significant challenge ? the production of edible fungi had to rely on felling trees. Just as...

With the September 30 federal funding deadline approaching, Meals on Wheels America ? the leadership organization supporting the network of more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger...

4Front Ventures Corp. ("4Front" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, announced that it has partnered with The Weldon Project, a...

The Public Policy Forum today released a new report on bolstering Canada's health security that makes the case that Canada needs to take advantage of the interregnum between health security emergencies to urgently improve our preparedness....

Members of Teamsters Local 731 at Waste Management, Inc. (WMI) in Chicago have voted by an overwhelming 2-1 margin for a strong new contract. The five-year agreement is being hailed as the richest ever negotiated by the 450-worker group and contains...

Amazon workers at KSBD, the company's regional air hub in Southern California, delivered a petition today demanding a pay increase, safer working conditions, and the right to a witness at meetings with management. Outside the facility, striking...

Following a meeting to discuss model legislation developed by Independent Women's Voice (IWV) to reinforce the definition of sex-based words used in Mississippi law and to help protect women-only spaces from legal attack, Mississippi Governor Tate...

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) strongly supports the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) proposed rule strengthening and codifying the equitable housing finance plans submitted by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's...

As health care leaders across Ontario and Canada continue to grapple with health system challenges, evidence continues to accumulate that one of the most important components to transforming our health system for sustainability is access to...

If you've seen a news headline recently, or ventured online at all, you'll know that artificial intelligence is here to stay. It's...

Saturday, September 30, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) will host a border press conference in McAllen, TX, with 100 state legislators and sheriffs from 28 states to address the havoc illegal immigration is wreaking on...

In the news release, Public-sector contract talks - Tens of thousands demonstrate in Montréal to defend public services, issued 23-Sep-2023 by Alliance du personnel professionnel et technique de la santé et des services sociaux (APTS) over PR...

The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), in response to the release of DHS data indicating that August border encounters reached an all-time high:...

Teamsters, thousands of labor allies, California elected officials, and public safety officials rallied and marched to the State Capitol on Tuesday to demand Gov. Gavin Newsom sign California Assembly Bill 316 (AB 316). The Teamster-backed bill,...

This is a game changer! The National Kidney Foundation was honored to join President Biden at today's signing ceremony for the OPTN...

Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the online harassment of Sabrina Schnur, a reporter for the Las Vegas Review Journal....

Today, President Joe Biden announced the creation of a new federal office to combat gun violence in America. Stopping gun violence is a top priority for America's mayors, who welcome this action. In response, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno...

The Government of Canada should not miss the opportunity to position Canada as a leader when it comes to smoking harm reduction, one of Canada's leading tobacco and nicotine companies said today. With Parliament resuming, Mindaugas Trumpaitis,...

Alongside the United Nations General Assembly, key stakeholders from the global private and public sector gathered at UN Women's HeForShe Summit to reinforce commitments, share innovative solutions, and...

Leaders from the Tahltan Central Government ("TCG"), Iskut Band, and Tahltan Band are acknowledging the results of a recent decision by the Province of British Columbia (the "Province") to reject the issuance of a Mineral Exploration Permit for a...

Unifor is calling on the federal government and industry stakeholders to support changes to improve conditions for road transport drivers and make roads safer for all drivers....

Today's announcement by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara that he would allow insurance companies to use secret algorithms to set rates for homeowners' coverage for wildfire and to add reinsurance costs to premiums will lead to higher insurance...

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak, the National Métis Women's representative organization dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of Métis women, is calling on all levels of government to take swift and supportive action in support of families...

Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club and Gil Kline, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the appearance of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich at Moscow City Court on...

Today, at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's (CBCF) 52nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) National Town Hall event, entertainer and business mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs applauded the academics, legislators and activists speaking at the event...

Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the online harassment of Sabrina Schnur, a veteran reporter for the Las Vegas Review...

New York Geothermal Energy Organization NY-GEO, a not-for-profit trade association, representing the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry in New York State, celebrates the New York Governor for signing A6949/S6604 during Climate Week.  This law...

Dandelion Energy, the nation's leading residential geothermal company, celebrated New York Governor Kathy Hochul signing a law to reform geothermal drilling regulations during Climate Week. "We are thrilled that Governor Hochul has signed this bill...