Monthly Archives: September 2021
September 2021 Best of the Web
We all tell stories. When we believe them strongly enough, they can become self-fulfilling prophecies… for better or worse. So it is wise to be aware of the stories we latch onto and those we ignore. Stories are the theme
Tell Congress to Require Medicare to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices
Congress is on the verge of passing Medicare drug price negotiation. You can sign our petition to tell your members that they must lower drug prices NOW! The post Tell Congress to Require Medicare to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices appeared
Nabisco Strike Ends: BCTGM Members Overwhelmingly Accept New Contract
Alliance members have been strong supporters of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) workers at Nabisco/Mondelez plants throughout the United States as they fought the company’s plans to move production to Mexico and slash earned retirement
Survey Says Most Private Insurance Plans Won’t Waive COVID-19 Cost-sharing
At the urging of the federal government, insurance companies waived cost-sharing for COVID-19 patients in 2020. However as the pandemic continues, a majority of companies have opted to discontinue this practice, meaning that COVID-19 patients with ‘long-haul’ cases are responsible
FDA, CDC Back Pfizer COVID-19 Boosters for Seniors, High-Risk Americans
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) vaccine advisory committee endorsed the use of a Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 booster shot for people 65 years old and older and those who may be at risk of developing
Alliance Fighting for Lower Drug Prices as Debate Heats up in Congress
Alliance members in key congressional districts continued their efforts this week to persuade four moderate House Democrats who voted in Committee against allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices. House members Stephanie Murphy (FL), Scott Peters (CA), Kathleen Rice (NY),
Kaplan and Rosengren, Fed Presidents Under Fire for Trades, Will Step Down
Robert S. Kaplan will exit his role as head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas next month. Eric S. Rosengren, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, is also retiring earlier than planned.
Petrol supply: Army put on standby to ease fuel crisis
Military drivers will be trained up as a precaution, after days of long queues and pump closures.
Homeworking helps careers, say majority of women
Just over half of women think working from home will help advance their careers, says a survey for the BBC.