Unions See Record Low Membership Amid Mixed Growth
Government data show union membership at 10 percent of workers in 2023, about 14.4 million, a record low. Private sector membership rose to 7.4 million while the overall rate held at 6 percent. Public sector stayed at 32.5 percent with about 7 million members.
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Las Vegas
Hollywood Studios
U.S
Gallup
National Labor Relations Board
Starbucks
U.S. Supreme Court
Memphis
Tenn
Dangerous Leader mindset fuels self development in 2024
Jennifer Smith, a Cedar Rapids based personal and executive coach and podcast host, shares five steps to start personal growth. She emphasizes self awareness, choosing between internal development and external help, and embracing accountability to evolve in 2024.
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Jennifer Smith
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Business Notes highlights local promotions hires
The Gazette’s Business Notes details Cedar Rapids and Corridor updates including promotions at Hills Bank Jessica Bandy Carly Henderson Hannah Petersen andJack O Rourke, new board leadership at Junior Achievement and Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation, and Mercy Medical Center maternity designation. It notes Lindale Sears sale to Reserve Development and GreatAmerica giving totaling 1 million through employee and donor funds to local nonprofits.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Greater Cedar
Stephen Simmons
MidAmerican Energy Co
Mercy Medical Center
Wellmark
Dupaco Community Credit Union
Employ Humanity
Financial Cooperative
United States
Lindale Sears
Reserve Development
Dallas
Texas
Sears
Lindale Mall
Becky Eckley
Hometown Restyling
Wayne Winn
Hiawatha
Center Point Rd
Tom Casey
Dave Wageman
David Wilsler
Tim Casey
Brad Winn
GreatAmerica
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation
Cedar Valley Habitat For Humanity
Families Helping Families of
Iowa
No Foot Too Small
Waypoint
Marion Cares
Matthew 25
Boys and Girls Club
Horizons-A Family Service
Chelsey’s Dream Foundation
Kids First Law Center
Junior League of Cedar Rapids
Indian Creek Nature Center
Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program Coalition
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Paramount Pictures
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Jon M. McCright
Simmons Perrine Meyer Bergman PLC
April Haven
ARNP
Mercy
Gray, Stefani & Mitralsky, PLC
Matthew J. Nagle
Corinne R. Butkowski
Brucemore
Pat Deignan
Banklown
E Carroll Reasoner
University of Town
Kristin Roberts
United Way
East Central Town
Bracemore
Doug Neumann
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Lisha Coffey
Travero
Kevin Bruns
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Ryan Buresh
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman
Washington County
Matt Gent
Iowa Pork Producers Association
IPPA
Des Moines
Gent
Prairie Park
Wellman
Eudos
Jill Ackerman
Anthony Arrington
Jessica Bandy
Ray Brown
Carly Henderson
Jon Landon
David Little
Michelle Neumann
Jack O’rourke
Hannah Petersen
Marcus Ramirez
Carroll Reasoner
Craig Smith
Matthew van Maanen
Mark Willis
UnityPoint Health
Great
Ashley Fowler
Karen McCommis
Jessica Henkle
Susan Hermann
Lori Townsend
Emily Williams
Josie Berns
Kathie Manderscheid
Katie Cox
Jody Peck
Stephanie Ascher
Robin Saunders
Tina Myers
Joyce Vaassen-Karr
Shelly Kramer
Kimberly Biechler
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