Megan McCloskey

Megan McCloskey is a reporter who covers labor issues and the military for the Las Vegas Sun.

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A boom era for Nevada bankruptcy lawyers: When the economy is at its worst, their business does best; Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008; These are rich times for bankruptcy lawyers. “We don’t like to celebrate that fact,” one well-dressed attorney said this week outside Courtroom 2 of U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Revisiting public workers’ pay: Local governments are asking unions to give them unprecedented breaks; Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008; In a state that prizes small, limited government, public employees have always been the exception, insulated from the economic ups and downs of the private sector. That is, until now. For the first time in Nevada’s history, county and city governments are turning to public employee unions, strongly suggesting labor leaders reopen existing contracts and make some concessions — or face the prospect of layoffs.
Paramedics drop threat of strike, for now: Friday, Nov. 21, 2008; It looks like, for now, paramedics will be showing up for work the day after Thanksgiving.
From the sidelines, a bid to stop a strike: Private ambulance service, union at odds over expired contract; Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008; Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman urged both sides in a looming paramedic strike last week to resolve their differences and negotiate a contract for the sake of the community.
Maj. Paul Kirmis, U.S. Air Force pilot: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008; Nellis Air Force Base has the unique mission of hosting foreign militaries for combat training.
Ambulance company wants injunction to avoid strike: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008; The company that handles about 75 percent of Las Vegas’ ambulance needs has asked the National Labor Review Board for an injunction preventing its workers from striking.
Etiquette 101: Call rival after you lose: Several winners in Nevada races haven’t heard from vanquished; Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008; Election etiquette is important to voters as recognition that the democratic process stands above all. In Nevada, however, citizens are still waiting.
Election results: What took so long?: One-hour lag in results reporting delayed Titus, Breeden wins; Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008; Hours after the nation knew Barack Obama would be the next president and local supporters started the celebration at the Rio, Democrat Dina Titus was waiting upstairs for word on whether she had unseated Republican incumbent Jon Porter in the contentious race for the 3rd Congressional District.
Big election day also a work day: A look at what it's like to be in the trenches with campaign workers and an election official; Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008; Election Day meant heavy lifting and shifting emotions for campaign workers and those responsible for ensuring a fair vote. The Sun spent the day with three of them.
Taking it personally: Strong feelings about the election generate tension in relationships; Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008; After the bickering among stylists over John McCain and Barack Obama became so heated at a beauty salon, the shop was declared a politics-free zone.