Matt Hollis has been named National President of TCU/IAM, representing 25,000 American rail workers. His appointment signals a new era for one of America’s historic labor unions.
Thirty students graduated from Collegiate Leadership Tampa Bay’s Class of 2026 during a ceremony on April 10. The program offers mentorships and business exposure to university students in partnership with local organizations.
The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $600,000 into community college energy programs across North Carolina amid rising demand for skilled workers driven by population growth. Grants target hands-on technical training through schools like Piedmont Community College while supporting broader regional initiatives.
Leaders from one of North America’s largest industrial unions joined striking workers in Kansas City calling for renewed contract talks with Olin Winchester amid an ongoing labor dispute affecting a major supplier of U.S. military ammunition.
Stephanie Conners has been named as the first recipient of a new national healthcare leadership award from TIAA Institute. The honor recognizes her role at BayCare Health System leading major growth initiatives focused on patient care innovation.
Duke Energy will hold its annual shareholders meeting virtually on May 7 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. President and CEO Harry Sideris will review the company’s performance and ongoing modernization efforts. Shareholders can participate remotely, vote on proposals, and ask questions during the session.
Duke Energy will donate $1,000 for every Tampa Bay Rays win during the upcoming baseball season as part of its effort to help Floridians pay their utility bills. Last year’s campaign resulted in an $82,000 donation benefiting thousands of local households.
A BayCare patient shared how gastric sleeve surgery helped him lose weight after years of struggle. The procedure enabled him not only to improve daily life but also compete in local triathlons.
The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) criticized plans from the Trump administration to restructure the U.S. Forest Service by moving its headquarters to Utah and closing regional offices. Union leaders say such changes could disrupt essential services for forests across America.
Duke Energy Indiana reports its self-healing technology prevented thousands of outages for customers in storm-prone months. Nearly half its customer base now benefits from these automatic systems designed to restore power quickly.