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Biden’s Iran envoy placed on unpaid leave pending a review of his handling of classified documents
1 year, 5 months ago

Biden’s Iran envoy placed on unpaid leave pending a review of his handling of classified documents

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s special envoy for Iran has been placed on unpaid leave and had his security clearance suspended pending a review of allegations he may have mishandled classified information, U.S. officials said Thursday. Two State Department officials said the agency’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security was leading the inquiry, which revolves around Malley’s handling of classified documents. The …

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The road to the Women’s World Cup: Unpaid leave, amateur players and economy flights
1 year, 6 months ago

The road to the Women’s World Cup: Unpaid leave, amateur players and economy flights

New York Times  

Only 40 per cent of those who played in qualifying for this summer’s Women’s World Cup or at the 2022 European Championship view themselves as professional footballers and 29 per cent played in those matches for free, according to a report by FIFPro, the trade union representing the interests of more than 65,000 professional footballers worldwide. “Some of our girls …

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What to know about Katie Porter’s housing situation at UC Irvine
2 years, 3 months ago

What to know about Katie Porter’s housing situation at UC Irvine

LA Times  

Rep. Katie Porter, shown at a July news conference in Orange, is on unpaid leave from the UC Irvine law school. Democratic Rep. Katie Porter bought a home in the faculty community in 2011, when she began teaching at UC Irvine’s law school. She should have given up this taxpayer-subsidized housing benefit four years ago when she was elected.” Porter’s …

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Redland City Council Mayor Karen Williams takes 'period of unpaid leave' after drink driving charge
2 years, 5 months ago

Redland City Council Mayor Karen Williams takes 'period of unpaid leave' after drink driving charge

ABC  

A south-east Queensland Mayor charged with drink driving says she will temporarily step aside from her duties while her matter is before the courts. Key points: The south-east Queensland mayor was charged on Saturday morning over a June 23 crash Police allege her blood alcohol concentration came back at 0.177, more than three times the limit Ms Williams says she …

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For many COVID-19 vaccine opponents, no jab means no job
2 years, 10 months ago

For many COVID-19 vaccine opponents, no jab means no job

LA Times  

For eight years, Mike Miller has patrolled the grounds of the Snake River Correctional Institution, a medium-security prison in east Oregon. “The vaccines probably do work for a lot of people,” said Miller, 38, a self-described born-again Christian who rejects the shots because cell lines derived from fetuses aborted decades ago were used in their development. “It’s ridiculous, as I …

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Court rules United Airlines can put workers with vaccine exemptions on unpaid leave
3 years, 1 month ago

Court rules United Airlines can put workers with vaccine exemptions on unpaid leave

NPR  

Court rules United Airlines can put workers with vaccine exemptions on unpaid leave Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Justin Sullivan/Getty Images A federal court in Texas has handed United Airlines a win, for now. A group of United employees sued the airline over its policy that puts unvaccinated workers on unpaid leave if they have been granted …

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NYC braces for fewer cops, firefighters and ambulances - and more trash as vaccine mandate looms
3 years, 1 month ago

NYC braces for fewer cops, firefighters and ambulances - and more trash as vaccine mandate looms

Daily Mail  

New York City is facing a crime spike, shortages of emergency workers and piles of trash on the streets as Monday's COVID vaccine deadline for city workers looms. Thousands of emergency and sanitation workers are still not vaccinated ahead of the New York City's vaccine deadline on Friday, at 5 p.m. Mayor Bill de Blasio's edict has triggered furious protests, …

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FDNY union tells members to show up for work and defy mayor's Friday deadline to get vaccinated
3 years, 1 month ago

FDNY union tells members to show up for work and defy mayor's Friday deadline to get vaccinated

Daily Mail  

The head of New York City's firefighter union is telling members to go to work whether they're inoculated or not after Friday's vaccine deadline, as the police union continues to fight the rule in court. The NYPD, NYFD and the city sanitation department have warned New Yorkers to brace for slow emergency response times, nearly 40 percent of the city's …

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United Airlines must delay its vaccine mandate for workers seeking an exemption
3 years, 2 months ago

United Airlines must delay its vaccine mandate for workers seeking an exemption

NPR  

United Airlines must delay its vaccine mandate for workers seeking an exemption Enlarge this image toggle caption Nam Y. Huh/AP Nam Y. Huh/AP A federal judge in Texas ordered United Airlines to temporarily halt its plan to put unvaccinated employees on unpaid leave if they have requested an exemption from the company's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. But for the small portion …

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United Airlines workers with religious objections to the Covid vaccine will be placed on unpaid leave
3 years, 3 months ago

United Airlines workers with religious objections to the Covid vaccine will be placed on unpaid leave

CNN  

New York CNN Business — United Airlines told employees that they will be placed on indefinite unpaid leave if they refuse to get a Covid vaccine for religious reasons. “Given our focus on safety and the steep increases in Covid infections, hospitalizations and deaths, all employees whose request is approved will be placed on temporary, unpaid personal leave on October …

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New York teachers: Arbitrator rules in favor of UFT in dispute with city over vaccination requirements, union says
3 years, 3 months ago

New York teachers: Arbitrator rules in favor of UFT in dispute with city over vaccination requirements, union says

CNN  

CNN — New York City teachers who refuse to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and have documented medical or religious exemptions must be offered non-classroom assignments, the United Federation of Teachers said Friday, citing an independent arbitrator’s decision. “Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our staff, who show up in countless ways for New York …

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