Embezzlement cases across unions shake labor trust and leadership
The biggest embezzlement cases in a decade involve unions from nursing to film and TV art, with the UAW facing two major scandals tied to auto industry executives. Notable prosecutions span Laborers Local 657, Boilermakers Local 154, Longshoremen Local 970, Hawaii Painters, and others, totaling multi million losses and highlighting ongoing internal and external investigations. Dennis Williams of the UAW defends the union while acknowledging damage to its image.
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UAW
Fiat Chrysler
Detroit
New Jersey
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Laborers Local 657
Washington, D.C
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Pittsburgh
International Longshoremen’s Association
Norfolk
Hawaii Painting & Decorating Contractors Association
Hawaii Painters Trade Promotion & Charity Fund
Painters District Council 50
Honolulu
Allied Novelty and Production Workers Local 223
New York
Teamsters Local 810
Prim Capital Corp
National Basketball Players Association
Dennis Williams
Free Press
Eric D. Lawrence
Local USA TODAY ad policy and contact details
The notice lists advertising policy for the USA TODAY local edition published with Gannett Newspapers. It provides contact numbers for national and regional advertising, a McLean Virginia office address, and notes that USA TODAY may edit classify reject or cancel advertising. Reprint requests are directed to GannettReprints.com or 212-221-9595.
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Jones Branch Dr
McLean
Gannett
USA Today
Gannett Newspapers
GannettReprints.com
Associated Press
Montecito road closure disrupts north south traffic on 101
The Montecito slide blocks about a quarter mile of the 101, cutting 70,000 daily vehicles and forcing drivers to use Amtrak Surfliner trains or ferries. Cleanup uses 4,500 gallon vacuum trucks, hazmat crews, and blocking carts while residents seek alternate travel options and patience.
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Ventura County
Santa Barbara County
Montecito
Amtrak
Ocean
Terry Keath
Pacific Petroleum
Anne Redding
School of Justice Studies
Santa Barbara City College
Redding
Hawaii tightens alert protocol after false missile alarm
Hawaii adopts two person verification and rapid cancellation protocol after a false ballistic missile alert sparked statewide panic. Emergency officials say the 38 minute recall delay was due to an unprogrammed button, with a formal review and halted drills pending analysis. Governor Ige and Homeland Security officials vow improvements.
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Homeland Security
Kirstjen Nielsen
Hawaii
North Korea
Nielsen
Vern Miyagi
Emergency Management Agency
USA Today
Miyagi
Fox News Sunday
Tulsi Gabbard
D-Hawaii
David Ige
Ihe
Joe Logan
U.S. Pacific Command
Honolulu
Advocates to aid DREAMers with DACA renewals
CASA will start Monday to assist DREAMers with DACA renewals by handling appointment scheduling and paperwork. A California judge halted plans to end DACA, DHS will comply while appeals progress, and immigration groups warn the program faces possible changes. A bipartisan group of senators works on a compromise amid divisive immigration remarks and stalled negotiations.
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CASA
U.S
California
Trump
Department of Homeland Security
Norway
Haiti
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