Where Does Nationals Player Bryce Harper Get His Work Ethic? His Ironworker Dad, That's Where May 1, 2013 Jackie Tortora | Other News Washington Nationals wunderkind outfielder Bryce Harper works hard.Where does he get that work ethic? His father, a union ironworker from Las Vegas, who installs rebar on construction sites in sometimes extreme conditions. Check out this clip from ESPN's "Bryce Begins." The entire special aired Tuesday night. Read more and comment »
Chicago Teachers Are Unified and Unionized at UNO May 2, 2013 Mike Hall | Organizing/Bargaining The teachers and staff in one of Chicago’s largest charter school networks overwhelmingly voted to join the Chicago Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff (Chicago ACTS), an AFT affiliate. The more than 400 educators work at the 13 schools, with about 6,500 students, that are operated by the United Neighborhood Organization (UNO). Read more and comment »
