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Rate shock: Skyrocketing insurance premiums straining community associations

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According to a recent article in The Orange County Register , Fannie Mae halted financing for 6,102 condominiums and single-family homes in Third Laguna Hills Mutual , a 55-and-over community in Laguna Woods Village, Calif., This could create) a different kind of financial crisis for the community.” billion in replacement insurance coverage.

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Teachers Group Looks to Expand Membership After Supreme Court Ruling

Associations Now

A June ruling loosening union-dues requirements has opened the door for the Association of American Educators to seek out new members nationwide. Supreme Court ruled that unions that represent public-sector employees such as teachers cannot collect agency fees from its members. In June, the U.S. The case, Janus v.

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Furloughed Federal Workers Get Help from Associations

Associations Now

The meeting facility, located in Virginia’s Loudoun County, is offering free meals to the furloughed federal employees who might be affected by the shutdown—something it started January 15 and expects to continue as long as the shutdown keeps going. National Conference Center. Is your organization taking steps to help out federal employees?

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The Coalition Fighting “Hair Discrimination” in the Workplace

Associations Now

Backers include trade unions such as the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees; civil liberties groups such as ACLU California; and several associations, including the California Employment Lawyers Association and the California Black Chamber of Commerce. Mitchell’s bill has gained significant support.

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With Supreme Court Case, Unions Brace for Shift in Member Outreach

Associations Now

Public-sector labor unions—whether focused on education or not—have much to lose, depending on how the Supreme Court decides on Friedrichs v. In anticipation of the decision, unions are taking a hard look at their approaches to membership. California Teachers Association , which the court heard earlier this week. In Friedrichs v.

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ACLU Campaign Introduces Californians to Their District Attorneys

Associations Now

To increase accountability and transparency, the American Civil Liberties Union of California launched a campaign to help voters learn more about their district attorneys. “ a new campaign launched on August 22 by the American Civil Liberties Union of California—is calling attention to the important role of district attorneys.

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Why NEA Wants Arne Duncan to Resign

Associations Now

A New Face Out Front With Dennis Van Roekel leaving the NEA presidency in August, the teachers union is bringing fresh blood to the role. As Politico notes, Garcia faces a tough road ahead , one that may find the union moving further from its traditional Democratic base.