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Wednesday, October 31, 2012  A slowed, darkened New York City begins to stir to life even as security concerns linger

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The Flint Board of Education has recalled 140 staff members thanks to a boost in federal money under Title I.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  More Flint teachers were called back to work after getting layoff notices last month. A district spokesman said 35 pink slips were rescinded at Wednesday night's school board meeting.

Friday, December 02, 2011  After months of arguments and negotiations, CMU and the faculty have reached a tentative deal.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  In a statement about the rejected offer, Laura Frey, CMU Faculty Association President, reports, “the administrative team rejected the FA’s new proposal, which accepted almost every demand the administration had put forth, including salary and health care freezes for one year.  This was offered by the FA in spite of CMU having over a quarter of a billion dollars in unrestricted surplus assets.”

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Read "fact finder" Benny Goldman’s report detailing the disagreements and possible resolutions regarding bargaining, tenure, promotion policies, salaries, health benefits, and retirement plans between CMU and the faculty here.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  On final day of bus tour, Obama, first lady to tout jobs measures for unemployed veterans

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  Central Michigan University President George E. Ross and Executive Vice President/Provost E. Gary Shapiro are planning to deliver a State of the University address Wednesday.

Friday, August 26, 2011  An Isabella County judge has extended the injunction against the CMU Faculty Association.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  The state has appointed a "fact finder" to help reach an agreement in the Central Michigan University faculty strike issue.

Monday, July 11, 2011  Each of the 84 called back Flint teachers received notices in the mail with information on which school they'll be placed in for the upcoming school year.