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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Pete Hegseth FIRES top Pentagon staffer under mysterious circumstances
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted another senior advisor amid a staffing shakeup at the Pentagon. Justin Fulcher, who started at the Defense Department as a member of Elon Musk 's Department of Government Efficiency and was promoted to senior advisor in April, left the department on Saturday, reported CBS News. His departure comes after Fulcher found himself at the center of two Pentagon controversies, according to the Washington Post. Fulcher claimed that his departure is 'perfectly amicable' and he only planned to work in the government for six months. 'Working alongside the dedicated men and women of the Department of Defense has been incredibly inspiring,' Fulcher said. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said it was 'not fair' to describe Fulcher's exit as a firing and called him a 'great guy.'
Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Atlantic International Corp. Postpones Annual General Meeting
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlantic International Corp. (Nasdaq: ATLN), a leading provider of strategic staffing, outsourced services, and workforce solutions, today announced that it has postponed its Annual General Meeting, originally scheduled for July 15, 2025, has been postponed until a date to be determined later this year. About Atlantic International Corp. Atlantic International Corp. (Nasdaq: ATLN) is a publicly traded global platform of outsourced services and workforce solutions. Through its subsidiaries, including Lyneer Staffing Solutions, Atlantic provides tailored staffing, recruiting, and strategic outsourcing solutions across a wide range of industries and verticals. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and customer success, Atlantic continues to expand its global footprint while driving value for clients, employees, and shareholders.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Springfield hospital nurses ratify 3-year deal
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center registered nurses represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association ratified a new contract they say will aid in retention and staffing. The deal, announced Monday by the union, included a 5% raise in the first year, followed by 3.25% increases in years two and three. There is also a redesigned wage scale that shortens the time to the top step from 35 years to 21 years, while increasing the number of wage steps from 15 to 18. Top of scale pay will rise from $61.12 to $71.49 by the end of the agreement. The hospital also agreed to longevity bonuses of $2,000 for nurses with 30 years of service and $3,000 for those with 35 years. The contract also has increased pay differentials, that include increases in on-call and overnight pay to $10 an hour. The contract has competitive wages and working conditions that will retain nurses and aid in recruiting, union spokesman Joe Markman said. There are 385 nurses in the Mercy bargaining unit. And they'd complained of 6,000 missed meal breaks in just 10 months because of short staffing, and violations of intensive care unit staffing laws that placed patients at risk. Nurses also called attention to the erosion of maternity care and emergency services linked to corporate cost-cutting. 'This agreement sends a clear message about the importance of Trinity Health investing in Mercy nurses and the future of our hospital,' said Dee Doyle, co-chair of the MNA bargaining committee. The new contract follows 10 months of negotiations and 25 bargaining sessions. The agreement takes effect immediately and will run through 2028. Mercy, in a statement, said it is glad to move forward. 'At Mercy Medical Center, we are grateful to our nurses, and all colleagues, who work together to provide a safe, high quality care environment for our patients,' the hospital said in a statement. 'This contract, which provides fair and sustainable compensation for our nurses, is the positive result of realistic discussions aimed at meeting their needs, as well as the needs of our organization.' Stories by Jim Kinney Actor, advocate, author Ed Begley Jr. to speak about his 'wild man' days at Springfield event In West Springfield, 33 Westfield St. building is sold for $827K Hasbro's tariff response? In part it is to increase toy production in this WMass town Read the original article on MassLive. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Robert Funk Sr., Express Employment co-founder, OKC philanthropist, dead at 85
Robert A. Funk Sr., co-founder and executive chairman of Express Employment International, passed away Tuesday at Express Ranches, his longtime home in Yukon. He was 85. Funk's passing was less than three months after the death of company co-founder William H. Stoller. Together, the pair bought a bankrupt employment agency, Acme, and built it into the franchiser of Express Employment Professionals, the company's flagship brand and the fourth-largest staffing firm in the United States. The staffing firm, started in 1983, is also the 13th-largest globally, according to Staffing Industry Analysts, and operates in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Funk's son, Bob Funk Jr., was appointed company CEO and chairman in May. 'My father was a trailblazing entrepreneur who loved the American West and lived true to its values of honesty, respect, ruggedness, self-reliance, loyalty and hard work,' Funk Jr. said in a statement given to The Oklahoman. 'He played a pivotal role in shaping the vision and growth of Express Employment Professionals. For more than four decades, he remained committed to putting people to work and offering hope through employment.' Funk's contributions to the staffing industry were widely recognized, including his induction into the American Staffing Association Hall of Fame in 2023, the Staffing 100 Hall of Fame by Staffing Industry Review in 2017, and the International Franchise Association Hall of Fame in 2010. Funk served as chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City from 2006 to 2007. In 2007, he also held the role of chairman of the Conference of Chairmen for the Federal Reserve Bank System. More: William Stoller, co-founder of Oklahoma-based Express Employment International, dies at 74 Funk also served a term as chairman of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and his philanthropy included millions in scholarships and contributions to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma Youth Expo and charities throughout Oklahoma. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Funk was a successful cattleman, renowned globally for his Angus cattle operations. Teamed with his friend, Jarold Callahan, who passed away late last year, Express Ranches became the world's largest producer of registered Angus cattle. His love for the land, respect for the animals and commitment to his colleagues were all part of his multifaceted character. Funk's legacy in keeping western culture alive also included starting and maintaining a herd of Clydesdale horses that became a top tourist draw for his ranches in Yukon. Funk, who was rarely seen without his trademark cowboy hat, was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2017 and into the Hall of Great Westerners in 2023 by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Funk is credited with re-energizing the Oklahoma Youth Expo, making it the nation's largest annual junior livestock show, with over 7,000 participants across Oklahoma. Tyler Norvel, executive director of Oklahoma Youth Expo, said Funk's dedication to the annual show was 'profound and transformative.' 'His passion for empowering young Oklahomans from every county in our state was unparalleled and life-changing,' Norvel said. 'Through their hard work, care and commitment, these young individuals displayed their livestock each year — a testament to their resilience and determination and a reflection of Bob's belief in their potential. Witnessing over 7,500 4-H and FFA members come together every spring filled Bob with immense happiness.' Larry Nichols, co-founder and former executive chair of Devon Energy, praised Funk's legacy in supporting education in Oklahoma. 'He was not only a prominent Oklahoma City businessperson but also a visionary who transformed the city through his tireless work and unwavering dedication,' Nichols said. 'His advocacy for CareerTech and contribution to the state's education system will always be remembered and admired.' Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt noted Funk's legacy not only included bringing jobs and credibility to Oklahoma City, but also included building a foundation in sports for the city. 'As our city celebrates an NBA championship and the 2028 Olympics, it's important to know that people like Bob kept those fires burning for a long time,' Holt said. 'At one point two decades ago, Bob owned both of our two minor league sports that we had at the time in baseball and hockey. And at that time he was the primary promoter behind almost every special sporting event that came to town. Bob was one of the important leaders along the way who very much believed that our city could be what it is now.' This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Bob Funk, co-founder of Express Employment and OKC philanthropist, dies
CBS News
15-07-2025
- General
- CBS News
State inspectors found violations in 2023 at Fall River assisted living facility where 9 died in fire
When the deadly fire broke out Sunday night at Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts, the assisted living facility had 70 residents, but how many staff members were working? Paul Lanzikos is with the advocacy group Dignity Alliance, and tells the I-Team, "it's probably the lowest staffing point of the week and folks are in their beds, that's when folks need the most assistance. How well trained and capable were the staff that were on duty?" Assisted living residences are allowed to come up with their own plans for staffing, the state only requires it be reasonable to address the needs of residents. In the case of Gabriel House, the last time the state inspected the facility was in October of 2023. At that time, inspectors found violations related to staffing and emergency preparedness. The residence submitted a corrective action plan and was allowed to operate without any additional inspection until 2025. Debbie Johnson works at Gabriel House as a nursing assistant, and said the home was dirty and poorly staffed. "This place was horrible," Johnson said. "Everybody else you talk to is going to sugarcoat this, but there's no sugarcoating whatsoever. I cannot say one good thing about that place. Not one." Earlier Tuesday, the Executive Office of Aging and Independence held a special commission meeting on assisted living residences, which have few requirements and unlike nursing homes have little to no state oversight. Leaving Dignity Alliance with questions about how prepared Gabriel House was for emergencies. "How frequently have fire drills occurred? Evacuation drills? What has been the training for staff? What's been the staffing ratios close to 11 o'clock on a Sunday evening? We'd like to see all those requirements significantly increased," Lanzikos said. "Training, staffing and inspection." The I-Team also found little transparency around assisted living residences. The Executive Office of Aging and does not post any records or inspection reports online.
