New York City teachers strike ends with first contract
New York City and its largest teachers union reached a new contract after nearly five years. Back pay near 8 percent plus small raises through 2018, merit pay funding, and health care savings are included while funding remains within the current budget. The deal could guide negotiations with about 150 city unions and affects the United Federation of Teachers and its 100,000 members.
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Oil train wreck sparks renewed push for tighter rules
After a CSX derailment in Lynchburg spilling Bakken crude into the James River, authorities evacuated residents but no injuries were reported. The incident adds to eight recent major crude oil train accidents in the US and Canada, prompting calls for quicker NTSB action and tougher tanker car standards.
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