Tag: essential services
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BC Public Service Workers Move to Mediation After 7 Weeks of Pickets
Striking BC Public Service Workers Enter Mediation After seven weeks of disrupted services and mounting pressure on both sides, the union representing public sector workers in British Columbia has agreed to mediation. The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) said it will enter into a formal mediation process with the provincial government in an effort to…
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US Government Shutdown: Which Services Stay Open and Why
Overview: Why a shutdown happens and what it means A US government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass a timely funding bill or a lasting budget agreement. Without funding authorities in place, many federal operations run under a funding lapse. The result can pause non‑essential services while essential functions, like national security and public…
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US Government Shutdown: What Still Runs, What Closes
Overview The United States is facing a formal government shutdown after Congress failed to pass a funding package, marking the first time in nearly seven years that funding has lapsed. With political wrangling over a budget package tied to health care and other priorities, the lapse in funding means non‑essential federal operations pause while essential…
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Beeline Introduces Whitelist for Essential Apps
Beeline’s New Whitelist: Ensuring Access to Essential Services In a bid to enhance customer experience and ensure uninterrupted access to essential digital services, Beeline has introduced a whitelist of applications and websites. This innovative solution allows users to access vital services even during temporary mobile internet restrictions imposed by regulatory authorities for security reasons. Understanding…