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Wells Fargo workers at two US branches of bank launch efforts to unionize

TheGuardian

Employees in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Bethel, Alaska, make rare move to organize staff in financial industry Workers at two Wells Fargo bank branches are planning to launch unionization efforts on Monday in a rare move to organize staff at a financial services company.

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Airports Expand Range Of Digital Identity Technology

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Alaska Airlines sold entire three-seat rows for the price of a single seat during a 48-hour sale in August and September. And cutting back is one of many measures airlines are using to attract customers and stay alive until a vaccine emerges in wide usage to bring the pandemic period to an end. What American Airlines Is Adding.

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Why Alaska, Idaho credit unions are growing when others aren't

American Banker

Data from the National Credit Union Administration shows the two states are bucking the trend of slowdowns in membership and lending. ]].

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Does Virgin America Sale Help Or Hinder Discount US Airfare?

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Alaska is more of a friendly aunt.”. Seeking Alpha explained that while any mention of airline mergers might justifiably conjure up images of antitrust suits and price collusions, the Alaska-Virgin consolidation doesn’t smack of anything illegal. While this is enough to push Alaska, now at a total of 6.5

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What Grubhub, Uber Can Teach CUs About Loyalty And Rewards

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Mazie Hirono of Hawaii and Dan Sullivan of Alaska entered the bill into consideration earlier this month, and several CU organizations — including the Hawaii and Alaska Credit Union Leagues as well as the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) — have so far praised it. percent of assets.

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Oculus Buys The Eye Tribe For Its Eye-Tracking Tech

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million grant from The Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation. In essence, it creates a focal point that moves as the person’s eyes move, noted the report. The Eye Tribe has raised $3 million in venture funding from Startup Bootcamp and received a $2.3

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Apprehension Lingers Around COVID Vaccine

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Two medical workers in Alaska did report a more serious allergic reaction to the vaccine, but both reactions were quickly brought under control and the healthcare workers that had them still positive on taking the vaccine itself. The National Institutes of Health is notably trying. And, from a logistical standpoint, so far, so good.

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