THE DALLES — Oregon’s state budget woes have impacted schools already suffering from increased costs, drops in enrollment, and the ending of federal COVID-19 relief funds.
THE GORGE — An unfair labor practice complaint, financial stalemate, and discussion of campus safety marked October’s union bargaining at Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC), alongside substantial progress on the new contract.
THE GORGE — Employees at Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) are asking their administration for living wages, workload equity, and union coverage for Academic Professionals.
WASHINGTON — Debates on lowering trade barriers can turn Congress upside down for Democratic presidents promoting such legislation. Business-minded Republicans suddenly turn into allies and Democrats aligned with organized labor can become outspoken foes.
Choose your battles wisely. Personal information must be protected. This is a year of change, but to avoid interference you must work quietly behind the scenes until you are ready to present your masterpiece. Money matters will improve with proper budgeting and hard work.
Administration cautious with Egypt unrest WASHINGTON (AP) — From Egypt to Syria to Iraq and beyond, the Obama administration is determined to show it will only go so far to help save nations in chaos from themselves.
