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Sparked by pandemic, Delta flight attendants say they’re closing in on a historic union vote
After three failed votes in the last 20 years, Delta flight attendants are pushing hard for unionization in the wake of sweeping, difficult changes brought about…
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Georgia is near bottom in union membership rates
Georgia law takes some of the shine off solidarity for public sector workers.
What is a union?
Unions help workers fight for better pay, benefits, and working conditions. This is accomplished when workers collectively bargain for a new contract between employees and ownership. However, not…
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Relocated Forest Cove tenants report familiar problems at new apartments
After years of braving roaches and rodents, mold and litter, and all-too-frequent shootings, some Forest Cove tenants who’ve finally moved out through a city-led relocation initiative…
Stacey Abrams unveils lofty housing platform. Are her goals feasible?
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams on Wednesday revealed a roadmap of ambitious policies that she says could “tackle Georgia’s housing crisis.”
Could Atlanta take a page from Charlotte’s fair housing playbook?
Atlanta officials could learn a thing or two from a fair housing policy adopted last week by their North Carolina neighbors.
Shooting at Forest Cove underscores need to fast-track resident relocation
Yet another violent episode at the Southside’s Forest Cove Apartments has amplified the need to swiftly rehouse the condemned complex’s tenants—and spotlighted the city’s trouble finding them suitable…
