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Thousands of Amazon workers from California to New York remain on strike as the Teamsters try to pressure the retail giant into allowing them to join contract negotiations. Workers at seven facilities have been striking over the company’s refusal to recognize the union and its contract negotiation needs. The Teamsters only represent ten thousand of the million and a half Amazon employees and Amazon says this strike will not disrupt holiday deliveries. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Madison

Amazon warehouse workers are striking this week, pushing for higher wages and improved benefits and safety conditions. A local Teamster president said the strike will last “as long as it takes” but Amazon tells customers last-minute holiday orders will not be impacted. In Washington, the Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point—in line with expectations. Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled that the inflation data guides future rate cut decisions…but is the battle to rein in rising prices over

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Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included: Hamilton - Thursday 19 December, 2.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff A Christmas Carol (Ish) - Friday 20 December, 7.30pm,

Explore the beauty and sensational story behind a stolen Leonardo Da Vinci the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS). They have an online, sociable art session exploring 'Madonna Of The Yarnwinder' on the 18th December 2024, from 2 to 3.30pm Amelia spoke to Meg Faragher from the NGS Learning and Engagement team to learn more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line:

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