Minnesota window washers agree to new contract
Minnesota window washers in the Twin Cities have called off their strike. The new contract includes a pay raise and the introduction of an apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship program will take several weeks to complete, and will ensure window washers know and take proper safety measures. This program will help to prevent accidents and deaths…
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Minnesota window washers agree to new contract
Minnesota window washers in the Twin Cities have called off their strike. The new contract includes a pay raise and the introduction of an apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship program will…
A fisherman is using art to prevent illegal fishing
Paolo Fanciulli, an Italian fisherman, is working to prevent an illegal fishing practice called bottom trawling. This practice damages fragile ecosystems by dragging nets along the ocean floor. Fanciulli decided…
The clown with all the dogs
A famous rodeo clown named Bert Davis uses dogs in his act. He decided to include dogs in his performances in order to stand out from the rest. Davis and…
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