Federal Reserve ends year with third interest rate cut; impact felt across Florida
As 2025 concludes, the Federal Reserve has implemented its final interest rate cut of the year, reducing rates by 0.25 percentage points.
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State University System of Florida supports Governor DeSantis’ higher education funding plan
The State University System of Florida has expressed support for Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed Floridians First Budget, which outlines funding priorities for public universities in the state for the 2026-2027…
Florida Chamber’s Carolyn Johnson honored by News Service of Florida for government relations
Carolyn Johnson, vice president of governmental affairs at the Florida Chamber of Commerce, has been recognized by the News Service of Florida as part of its first Who’s Who in…
Minnesota machinists union locals support Toys for Tots with holiday toy donations
District 77 members in Minnesota have supported Unity One Credit Union’s annual Toys for Tots drive this holiday season.
IAM launches new holiday merchandise on upgraded online store
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has announced the launch of new merchandise on its upgraded online store, iamuniongear.org.
UNIFI Fresno airport workers vote for IAM union representation after wage concerns
Approximately 80 UNIFI employees at Fresno Yosemite International Airport have voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Air Transport Territory.
Maine Lobstering Union urges fairer treatment under USMCA at trade hearing
Maine Lobstering Union Local 207 Executive Liaison and Political Director Virginia Olsen testified before the U.S. Trade Representative, calling for action on what she described as long-standing inequities in the…
Florida Chamber Foundation reports $11 billion loss from census undercount
A recent study by the Florida Chamber Foundation has found that Florida lost over $11 billion in federal funding due to an undercount in the 2020 Census.
Fort Myers area announces holiday events schedule and updates on accommodations
Fort Myers and the surrounding areas are preparing for a busy holiday season, with numerous events, attractions, and updates announced for December and beyond.
Florida Chamber endorses Jake Johansson for Senate District 8 in 2026
Jake Johansson has received the endorsement of the Florida Chamber of Commerce for his campaign in Senate District 8 for the 2026 election.
IAM Union members at Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico reject decertification effort
IAM Union members at Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico have voted to retain their union representation, defeating a decertification effort backed by the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation.
Events scheduled across Fort Myers area for first week of December
Each week, the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) shares information about events and activities happening in Fort Myers and nearby areas.
IAM president expresses gratitude for workers in Thanksgiving message
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) issued a message to its members acknowledging the contributions of workers who make the celebration possible.