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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Politics Rundown: Los Angeles teachers’ union plans to strike

LAUSD union announces teachers' strike will begin on March 21.
California tackles homelessness with additional state funding and President Joe Biden announces insulin price reduction.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2023

On March 15, the Service Employees International Union, a union that represents thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District, announced that workers will be on strike for three days beginning March 21. According to Associated Press News, the United Teachers Los Angeles expressed its...

Softball overpowers the Nighthawks

Freshman infielder Colby McClinton takes a swing.
Biola's softball breaks in their new season with a triumphant game.
Chloe Simmons, Design Editor February 6, 2023

Biola’s softball team begins their new season with a victorious home game against Northwest Nazarene. The Eagles won 3-2 against the stacked Nighthawks team, setting the tone for a successful season.  PITCH PERFECT It was the second year in a row that the softball team began their season with a...

Biden hails railroad deal as ‘important win’

Biden hails railroad deal as 'important win'
Rail unions move to finalize a plan to avoid delayed services.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2022

Just a day after the nation received news of delayed rail services due to anticipated strikes, President Joe Biden announced the deal that eased tensions. The negotiations took place in a 20-hour consecutive timeframe.  Rail workers were planning to go on strike on Sept. 16 after failing to reach...

Strike out on rail union negotiation will delay rail services

Strike out on rail union negotiation will delay rail services
Passengers should expect slow services beginning Sept. 16.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2022

Freight trains all around the United States will come to a halt on Sept. 16 for a union strike. This movement will affect goods and resources transportation as well as commuters utilizing Metrolink and Amtrak transportation. This strike will be the first nationwide rail strike in 30 years.  STRIKING...

Averted Hollywood strike comes days before Biola’s “Dear 2020: A Process”

Averted Hollywood strike comes days before Biola’s “Dear 2020: A Process”
The film industry fought for better work conditions and increased pay after a year of uncertainty due to COVID-19.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 18, 2021

On Oct. 13, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees planned to strike on Monday—unless a new deal was reached to deliver better conditions to theatrical and television employees. Hollywood worker bees have been bargaining with producers for months, requesting better working hours,...

Striking teachers union neglects the rights of students

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If education is your calling, public unions are not your advocate.
Jackson Reese, Freelance Writer January 19, 2019

While the government shutdown has stolen recent headlines, education-minded students should be aware of a separate crisis in our own backyard: the Los Angeles public school system. Nearly half a million students were left stranded a week ago when over 30,000 unionized teachers walked out on their classrooms....