Terminal one. Union workers began walking a picket line that is set to expand tomorrow. These are custodians, electricians painters and plumbers. They kicked off this 24 hour labor action, that will not only target the airport, but also the port. Frank, and julie, its no coincidence why they are choosing now to walk off the job. This is after all, one of the busiest travel days of the year at Oakland Airport. While plenty of people are getting away for thanksgiving, Airport Union officials hope they get their message loud and clear. What our members want is for the port to come back to the table and sit town with this realistically, and fairly. Reporter it represents about 220 maintenance, and custodial workers. The port has been completely transparent in our negotiations. Reporter the port says it faces serious financial challenges, including 1. 3 billion in outstanding debt. It is now asking employees to start contributing to their retirement. Weve been offering 100 employer paid, be
The full senate for final consideration. Steve liesman reported last week senator rand paul said he was thinking of putting a hold on yellens nomination unless a voet vote was loud on his proposal for more transparency on the fed. Beyond the fed, there are some other economic happenings. Namely, at 8 30 eastern time, we have two reports delayed by the Government Shutdown. First, we go the Consumer Price index. We also get retail sales. At 9 00, we have the s p caseshiller home price index. At 10 00, we get business inventories and Consumer Confidence. As fort corporate news, pfizer, etna, archer daniels, nokia and jet blue. By the way, stocks are coming off a flat session to start this week. The futures this morning, after all of that, youll see at least right now that the futures are indicated slightly higher. The dow futures up by about 23 points. S p futures up by about 2. 3 points. And, joe, ill send it over to you. Another uptake . Eight out of nine for the s p, i think, and the d
5. She helped lead the search online. We flooded social media. We are hash tag findgrandmaluba. Theyre still in disbelief for the number of people who looked for grandma luba. We have so many people who were involved. Reporter luba came here in 1989 to escape russian oppression. Her story is unique. But now her family faces a situation many can relate to. They need to find someone or someplace to take care of her. We need something specialized, russian, jewish, something that she can feel comfortable in. Reporter theyre committed to it because the family made a promise. Made a promise to the search and rescue team that they will not need to search for her so we need to arrange for that first. Luba hasnt talked much about her ordeal but the few words she has said really sum it up well. You can hear her heartfelt voice when she says please dont let me get lost again. Ann notrarangelo, kpix 5. Only on 5, the owner of a 30yearold oakland business says cal trans is running him out of town.
Just a minute ago we saw lifeguards and fire trucks go zipping down the highway here at ocean beach. It was about 1 13 this afternoon when this past incident happened. It was the call of a swimmer in distress. The lifeguard went in for a rescue. He was on a surfboard and got caught up in a current. He had to paddle out about a quarter of a mile, bail off to the beach to get out of the rip current. Heres the what battalion chief has to say. Dont get the water. Its extremely aggressive. At one time this was considered the most dangerous beach in the world. This is not a place to be out here for recreational swimming. Enjoy the beach and sun. Stay out of the water. That swim mer was rescued by surfers out here at ocean beach. The swimmer is fine. The lifeguard also fine but exhausted from trying to fight the rip current trying to get out of the rip current. Thats what theyre dealing without here today at ocean beach. Very tempting to get in the water. Its a gorgeous day, warm, sunny, but
Welcome back to msnbcs special coverage of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Im chuck todd from nbc news. Were minutes away from the continuation of the hearings as senators will return from lunch break. With 22 days from election it has been partisan and fiery hearing. Focusing on what it could mean for health care. President trump weighed in on social media hinting republicans should fasttrack the meetings and go to a vote. Were going to hear from a number of senators delivering their Opening Statement, then well hear for the first time the Opening Statement from judge barrett herself. Ive got my panel back with me. I want took start with chuck rosenberg. Chuck, i think youre the one person i didnt get to. Let me get into specifics here, which is how would you question Amy Coney Barrett to find out how she might rule on the aca . Is it a specific precedent youre looking for . What would you be looking for on that front . Actually im really glad you as