today’s news and information gleanings from here and there!

Quote for today… “This week, the Supreme Court continued its aggressive effort to favor corporations by forcing customers to raise grievances through individual arbitration rather than a class action or some other joint legal challenge.” – Extracted from this New York Times editorial: “Another Blow to Class Action.”

• Consolidation effect: “York Area United Fire & Rescue review touts collaboration, cost savings” – York Daily Record

• Judge Looks into Drinking ‘Culture’ After Pa. Apparatus Wreck: During the court case, a federal judge said he needs to know more about the fire company’s custom of firefighters drinking on duty that a member claimed. – Firehouse.com