Unions and Amtrak reach tentative contract

A union coalition comprised of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), Transportation Communications Union (TCU), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) has tentatively agreed on new contract terms with Amtrak covering nearly 3,500 workers.

Vigil focuses on justice for security officers

A faith vigil in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the Holiday Inn Metrodome brought attention to the plight of security officers at Hannon Security Services, who face racial discrimination and a lack of access to affordable health care.