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Idaho Starbucks joins union movement – East Idaho News
TWIN FALLS (KIVI) — An Idaho Starbucks positioned out of Twin Falls is becoming a member of the union motion that has been taking the corporate by storm.
Employees on the Starbucks Cafe at 1951 Bridgeview Boulevard introduced their intention to type a union, in keeping with a information launch sent by Starbucks Workers United on Saturday.
Bridgeview Blvd companions in Twin Falls, Idaho are asserting their intention to unionize! pic.twitter.com/77ABNb0nNJ
— SBWorkersUnited (@SBWorkersUnited) April 23, 2022
The information launch says workers plan on submitting a proper petition for a union election with the Nationwide Labor Relations Board “within the close to future.” They’re becoming a member of the Starbucks Employees United motion, which at present contains over 175 Starbucks areas throughout 28 states.
“We’re forming this union not out of spite, however out of respect for all baristas throughout the nation,” acknowledged a letter despatched to Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, signed by the Twin Falls staff, on Thursday. “Our companions at retailer #22434 have invested nice quantities of time and power into guaranteeing our retailer runs easily and successfully. We imagine that in an effort to uphold this, we should have livable wages, job safety, and above all else to have our voices heard on this firm. We imagine the corporate’s cash could be finest spent not union-busting, however put again into your companions. Companions are the inspiration of this firm, and needs to be handled as such.”
If profitable, the Twin Falls location might develop into the primary unionized Starbucks espresso store within the state of Idaho.
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Does Boise, Idaho Want Valet-Only Parking Downtown?
You’ve put a little money aside all week for your “going out to eat fund,” and you’re ready to hit the town and grab some grub.
But did you bring some extra money to pay for valet parking in downtown Boise?
SCROLL TO READ: Does Boise, Idaho Want Valet-Only Parking Downtown?
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The Return of Terrible Parking in Southern Idaho
Honestly, some of these we can’t wrap our heads around how they happened!
Gallery Credit: Credit N8
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Yes, there are currently a few businesses and locations in downtown Boise, Idaho that provide you with valet parking upon request. Don’t want to have to walk all the way from the parking garage? Too hot out? Is it raining? Just valet!
But, would you use the service if it were required to park in Boise?
We can’t imagine the absolute engineering nightmare it’d be trying to convert every single Boise business and parking lot to valet-only. While valet is usually around to handle traffic jams and avoid congestion in parking lots, would requiring each and every structure, business, and destination in Boise make for a more enjoyable experience while visiting downtown?
Would you support Boise going to valet-only policy downtown?
Also, yes you are expected to tip your valet driver. Per ValetConnections.com:
A general rule of thumb? Between $3 and $5 per car, or you could go with a small percentage of the overall parking fee. You’ll need to also consider the level of service provided.
Meaning, if valet becomes a required service in Boise, you can expect to shell out a few extra dollars every single time you go out, even if you don’t want to use the valet service.
Maybe it’s not the best idea.
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Airports with Most Expensive Parking Fees in Texas
If you’re going on a trip soon just know these Texas airports have the highest fees when it comes to parking your vehicle.
Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins
Idaho
Idaho Falls Bruins and Malad Dragons take home first place in Pocatello Wood Bat Classic – Local News 8
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – This week Halliwell Park hosted the 2024 Pocatello Wood Bat Classic.
Over the course of four days, four teams qualified on Saturday for the tournament championship in both the gold and silver bracket.
In the gold bracket, the Idaho Falls Bruins took home the championship by defeating their cross-town foe the Idaho Falls Knights 10-3.
In the silver bracket, the Malad Dragons were dominant with eight runs in the third inning to win the silver championship over Rock Springs (WY) 8-3.
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Idaho Granted Injunction in Nation’s First Title IX Lawsuit to Protect Women’s Opportunities in Education
BOISE – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana has sided with Attorney General Raúl Labrador and the attorneys general from Louisiana, Montana, and Mississippi, issuing a preliminary injunction against the new Title IX rules pushed by President Biden’s Department of Education. The new rules misinterpret Title IX’s ban on sex discrimination and would now require schools to allow students access to bathrooms and locker rooms inconsistent with their sex. The new rules were scheduled to take effect August 1st.
This preliminary injunction applies to the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, and Idaho and prevents the new rules from going into effect pending further review by the district court.
“I am grateful for this first-in-the-nation injunction on the Title IX rules, and that Idaho girls and women will be protected,” said Attorney General Labrador. “The new definition of discrimination that includes gender identity would have a profound impact on the advancements Title IX has made for girls and women in our society. With a single act, the Biden Administration threatened decades of progress and opportunities for females and jeopardized their rights to safety and access within our education system. This is a tremendous victory, and we are confident we will continue to prevail in court.”
Judge Terry Doughty issued the injunction Thursday, siding with plaintiff states, agreeing that the rules are unlawful. In his ruling, Judge Doughty confirmed that the plaintiffs are likely to succeed in showing the rules violate Title IX, the First Amendment, and the Spending Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
These illegal new rules would apply burdensome requirements on nearly every school, college, and university in Idaho and across the nation. This would have deprived women and girls of the equal educational opportunities they struggled for decades to secure, and cost states billions of dollars to implement. The new rules would also violate First Amendment rights for students and teachers and could prompt Idaho school districts to lose Title IX funding, and likely face numerous lawsuits.
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