Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dockworkers May Have the Negotiating Advantage in Their Strike Against US Ports

Dockworkers May Have the Negotiating Advantage in Their Strike Against US Ports

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Some 45,000 dockworkers at 36 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas are on strike for the first time in decades. And experts say the workers may wield the upper hand in their standoff with port operators over wages and the use of automation. Organized labor enjoys rising public support and has achieved…MORE

The Grace Period for Student Loan Payments is Over

The Grace Period for Student Loan Payments is Over

NEW YORK (AP) — The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers came to an end on Sept. 30. The “on-ramp” period helped borrowers who are struggling to make payments avoid the risk of going default and hurting their credit score. With the on-ramp period and and a separate program known as Fresh Start ending…MORE