Labor
Utility workers: American Water in more hot water
December 12, 2011The same highly-profitable nationwide utility that is trying to drastically raise rates on its St. Louis customers is using workers from a non-union labor law-breaking company to try to replace its Utility Worker members.
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Labor Board: Locked out workers covered by labor law
December 9, 2011In an unusual situation, the NLRB ruled, in a case involving a Bronson, Mich., auto parts maker, that locked-out workers are still "employees" of the company and covered by labor law.
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Steelworkers back renewed ‘Buy America’ push
December 9, 2011Steelworkers are strongly supporting a new "Buy America" jobs push, targeted at infrastructure projects, proposed Rep. Nick Rahall and colleagues.
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Steelworkers: Recent government moves helping on jobs
December 9, 2011According to Steelworkers President Leo Gerard, the ruling extending import curbs on steel plate from Korea, India and Indonesia will save U.S. jobs.
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Union rallies in New York call for jobs
December 9, 2011Jobs, justice and voting rights were the focus of two mass rallies in New York City.
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