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Longshoremen strike ends with “tentative agreement”
First published on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. The gates to the Port of Baltimore in Dundalk are no longer filled with striking longshoremen. A few trucks could be seen entering the complex. The International Longshoremen’s Association, which has been on strike since Tuesday at midnight, has reached a “tentative” agreement on…
As longshoremen strike continues, Gov. Moore and Sen. Van Hollen visit Dundalk longshoremen
First published Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. As the longshoremen’s strike against the U.S. Maritime Alliance group continues into its second day, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, both Democrats, briefly stopped by to support the workers. The International Longshoremen’s Association, which represents the longshoremen going on strike across the…
Longshoremen go on strike in Baltimore
First published Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. When midnight on Tuesday struck, the workers struck. The longshoremen, who load and unload ships, started to chant. “What’re we gonna do?” “Shut ’em down.” “How much money do we want?” “All of it!” The scenes at the Port of Baltimore’s Dundalk Marine Terminal and…
Maryland files lawsuit against Dali’s owners
First published Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. Maryland wants the money it’s spending to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge after the Dali crashed into it back. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced a lawsuit against the companies who own and operate the Dali, the ship that crashed into the Francis Scott…
Nebraska-based company promised $73 million to design Key Bridge rebuild
First published Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. Maryland has selected Kiewit Corp. as the company tasked with rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The cargo ship Dali crashed into the bridge on March 26 after losing power. Kiewit, based in Omaha, Nebraska, will start reconstruction next year, according to a press release…
Sarah McBride ‘not running to be the trans representative in Congress’
First published Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in the Washington Blade. Sarah McBride is running for Delaware’s sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. If you ask her what the most important issues are for voters, she’ll tick off several things: The cost of education, prescription drugs, housing, fear of gun violence, fear of the…