UPS Teamsters Reach Tentative Deal To End 15 Day Strike
The Teamsters union and United Parcel Service reached a tentative five year contract to end a 15 day nationwide strike. The agreement, forged under Labor Secretary Alexis Herman and presidential urging, includes a higher base wage for part time workers but drops a proposed pension change. UPS moves about 12 million bundles daily, representing roughly 5 percent of GDP.
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Children as resources amid abuse says psychologist
Dr Elizabeth OHare a Springhaven therapist notes about 60 percent of her clients are children and that abuse occurs before birth and in many forms Physical sexual and psychological. Mary Twiford of Starting Points says stressors drive abuse more than income and parental background also impacts risk.
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CPS Abuse Hotlines and Crisis Services Listing
A compact listing of crisis and abuse hotlines including CPS contact numbers 304 325 9500 and 1 800 422 4453. It also references S.A.F.E 7233, S84 7820 and Farewell’s Family Crisis Services at 540 988 5583 for immediate support.
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Abuse harms children and cripples their futures
Domestic violence’s impact on kids can be long lasting. Mary Twiford of Starting Points says “Every bump does something mentally to them,” while Dr. Elizabeth O’Hare notes abused children may learn aggression, fear emotions, and struggle with expressing anger or frustration.
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Pension fund could invest in stocks under new WV plan
Local investors say a Modern Investment Management Amendment to diversify the West Virginia Consolidated Pension Fund beyond bonds could aid 190 000 retirees including teachers and troopers if professionally managed for the long term. Experts warn on state money in the stock market but favor established blue chip issues.
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Women Sign On at VMI Ending 1839 All-Male Rule
A 17 year old Beth Ann Hogan from Junction City Oregon joined Virginia Military Institute as women enter for first time. About 30 women and 430 men registered for classes while barbers shaved hair to sets lengths. Cadets say women’s arrival relieves tension though uniforms and harassment training were part of the adjustment.
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