unions
Out of work bricklayer tells lawmakers what “hell” is like
December 3, 2010The 13-year veteran of Bricklayers Local 1 in New York has been out of work since October. And the West Babylon, Long Island, resident, who provides for his wife, two kids and 86-year-old mother who lives...
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Machinists rally to save job security
December 1, 2010Hundreds of Machinist union members and their supporters ralled for job security Tuesday in front of the IAM Lodge 1746 plant, across from Pratt & Whitney's sprawling main production facility in East Hartford, Conn.
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Government wage freeze — a bad idea
November 30, 2010Obama announced his proposal for a two year wage freeze for all non-military government workers. The proposal is a terrible idea. It's bad for the economy and feeds into racist, anti-worker stereotypes of the "lazy" public...
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General strike in Portugal protests austerity measures
November 30, 2010A massive one-day general strike paralyzed Portugal November 24 led by major labor federations united to denounce austerity measures being imposed by the country's Socialist Party Prime Minister, Jose Socrates.
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Unions — a reason to give thanks this Thanksgiving
November 25, 2010Thanksgiving is a grand American holiday: secular, focused on family, food, friends, celebrating and giving.
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