🌱 Patch AM: How a national Airgas labor fight now involves Ferndale workers

Morning Ferndale! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a national Airgas labor fight now involves Ferndale workers

Also on today's calendar: Tequila Dinner Featuring El Mayor and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Snow showers, with a high of 27 and low of 20 degrees.
• Tuesday: A little afternoon snow, temps: high: 26, low: 23.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, snow showers; chilly, with a high of 27 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Teamsters file nationwide unfair labor practice charges against Airgas (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Teamsters at Airgas facilities, including Local 283 in Ferndale, are part of a nationwide labor dispute now escalating into federal unfair labor practice charges. The union alleges Airgas has retaliated against workers with terminations, suspensions, lockouts, and threats across multiple states, and is asking federal regulators to force the company back to fair bargaining.
   

📸 Around Ferndale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ferndale

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Tuesday December 30

• Tequila Dinner Featuring El Mayor
  Mezcal Mexican Bar & Kitchen , 201 E 9 Mile Rd , Ferndale
  5:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• New Year's Day
  Leo Mahany / Harold Meininger Senior Community Center , 3500 Marais Avenue , Royal Oak

Saturday January 3

• Farmers Market
  Royal Oak Farmers Market , 316 E 11 Mile Road , Royal Oak
  7:00 am

Sunday January 4

• Antiques & Collectibles Market
  Royal Oak Farmers Market , 316 E 11 Mile Road , Royal Oak
  8:00 am

Tuesday January 6

• ROYAL Networking
  Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce , 200 S. Washington Ave. , Royal Oak
  8:00 am

Wednesday January 7

• Ribbon Cutting The Great Dane Pub
  The Great Dane Pub , 112 S. Main St. , Royal Oak
  12:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Freshman Basketball (A) vs Clawson
  Clawson High School , 101 John M Ave , Clawson
  4:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Basketball (A) vs Clawson
  Clawson High School , 101 John M Ave , Clawson
  7:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Coffee Connection @ Detroit School of Rock & Pop Music
  Detroit School of Rock & Pop Music , 1109 S. Washington Ave. , Royal Oak
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• Quizzo Trivia
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce , 30955 Woodward Ave. , Royal Oak
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Powerhouse Gym
  Powerhouse Gym , 16231 Woodward Ave , Highland Park
  9:30 am
• Toddler Tuesdays
  Madison Heights Public Library , 240 W 13 Mile Rd , Madison Heights
  10:30 am
• Bishop Foley Ventures vs Madison Eagles
  Bishop Foley High School , 32000 N Campbell Rd , Madison Heights
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• MDOT reports a cleared disabled vehicle on NB I-75 at US-24/Dixie Hwy.
  3:21PM on Dec 27: A vehicle fire on northbound I-75 near US-24/Dixie Highway is blocking the right lane and right shoulder. (Nextdoor )
• Hello!
  Looking for magazines for collaging new years goals. TIA!(: (Nextdoor 9Crest)

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Ferndale. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Inbound (Stocking), Starbucks (T3270) in Oak Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ferndale here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Ferndale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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