Pipe fittings connect two pipes via a third threaded piece, allowing for easy disassembly and secure joining of different metals. They also protect against galvanic corrosion and are common in plumbing systems, but may be more prone to leaks than other joint methods. A pipe fitting is a secure, semi-permanent connection between two pipes. Most […]
The Soviet Union was led by eight leaders, all members of the Communist Party, with different titles and lengths of rule. It was formed in 1922 and dissolved in 1991 when Gorbachev resigned amid a political coup, leading to the formation of independent governments and the transfer of power to the Russian government. The Soviet […]
Visitors to a Soviet-era bunker in Lithuania can experience life under communist rule in the attraction “1984. Survival Drama”. The three-hour tour includes angry guards, forced confessions, and the threat of nuclear attack. The attraction is popular with younger Lithuanians who want to understand the rigors their older compatriots faced during Soviet rule. The Cold […]
The Union of the Mediterranean was proposed by French President Nicolas Sarkozy to unite all countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Originally met with opposition, the plan has been scaled back and will now include all 27 EU nations and Mediterranean border countries. The partnership will focus on issues such as cleaning up the sea and […]
A company union, also known as a yellow union, is a localized union organized by employees within a company without affiliation to any national union. It aims to give employees a unified voice and vote on matters affecting their livelihoods, but detractors argue it can be weak in certain areas. Sometimes known as a yellow […]
An economic and monetary union involves countries sharing a single currency and cooperating on economic policies and trade barriers. The European Union is the best-known example, but there are other configurations that exist. It is possible to have an economic union without sharing a currency, and vice versa. The European Union also has the ability […]
Plumbers’ unions offer training, benefits, and a vehicle to address workplace issues. The United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters is the national union for plumbers in the US. Members receive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as pension plans. The union negotiates contracts with employers and can strike if necessary. Unions have become politically […]
A plumber’s union is an organized group of employees who pay dues to bargain collectively with their employer. The United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters (UA) is the national union for plumbers in the United States. They offer training, benefits, and negotiate contracts with companies. Members also receive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a […]
A rotary union is a device that transfers fluids and gases under high pressure. It can have straight, angled, or multiple ports, and can handle different materials simultaneously. It is often used in production lines, automobiles, and petroleum products. It is made of stainless steel and rubber, and can rotate on one axis to maintain […]
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) was founded in 1874 to combat the harmful effects of alcohol on families. It became one of the most powerful women’s groups of the 19th century and expanded its platform to include issues detrimental to the traditional family unit. The WCTU added suffrage to its platform in 1879, and […]
A currency union is when two or more countries use the same currency, either alongside their own or by changing to a central currency. There are three types of currency unions: informal, formal, and formal common political. Benefits include simplifying trade, but there are potential downsides. Also known as a currency union, a currency union […]
The Union Party was a short-lived political party in the US that ran a presidential candidate in some states in the 1936 election. It was formed by the followers of Huey Long, including Gerald LK Smith, Father Charles Coughlin, and Francis Townsend. The party offered a more radical alternative to Roosevelt’s New Deal but was […]
Civil partnerships are legally sanctioned unions between two people, often same-sex couples, that provide similar rights to marriage. Denmark was the first country to establish civil union laws in 1989, and since then, many other countries and US states have recognized same-sex couples’ right to form legal partnerships. However, not all civil union laws are […]
The Soviet Union was the largest socialist state, lasting from 1922 to 1991. It went through many changes, including territorial annexations and political control. At its peak, it included 15 republics, with Russia being the most powerful. The liberalization movements and financial control of the republics led to its dissolution in 1991, with Russia taking […]
The Constitutional Union party was a short-lived American political party created in 1860 to avoid the slavery problem and prevent the conflicts that led to the Civil War. Composed of conservative Whigs and Know-Nothings, it aimed to return to constitutional purity. The party became obsolete as Southern states seceded, and its goals hindered progress towards […]
The American Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865 and claimed the lives of 620,000 men. The Union Army drafted more than double the number of soldiers in the Confederate Army, totaling over 2 million men. The Union Army outnumbered the Confederate Army by about 2 to 1 in 1863 and had over 600,000 soldiers […]
A union mount allows all mounts to overlap, making all files accessible. The top mount has priority and read-write access, unlike most mounts. Some files may be masked if they have the same name. This makes it easier for programmers and users to edit files from multiple mounts. A union mount is a filesystem mount […]
Credit unions offer a variety of career opportunities, including customer service, security, computer systems, marketing, and finance. These roles may require different levels of education and training, and offer benefits such as retirement accounts and healthcare. Job seekers can browse job postings for available positions. Credit union careers can include positions in security, customer service, […]
Pipefitters can join a union to gain greater protections and benefits, access union jobs, and receive training and education. The United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters is a notable example. Unions also lobby for industry-wide laws and assist members in disputes with employers through collective bargaining. Membership requires paying dues and meeting professional qualifications. A […]
Marriage offers over 1,000 rights, protections, and tax benefits, while civil partnerships do not. Marriage is recognized globally, while civil partnerships are only recognized in certain areas. There are differences in taxes, legal protections, and health insurance between the two. Ending a civil partnership can also be difficult. The differences between civil partnership and marriage […]
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