Economists Upping Their Forecasts for 2012
05/17/12 - Teamsters local 570
May 17, 2012 | The U.S. economy will grow faster than expected this year, despite the headwinds of higher gas prices and Europe's financial crisis, according to USA Today's quarterly survey of economists. |
Georgia Apprentice Programs
05/17/12 - Apprentice Programs of Georgia
The Georgia Apprentice Programs which are sponsored by the different Building Construction Trade Unions are located in various locations throughout the State. Click on a link below to find locations near you. |
Economists Upping Their Forecasts for 2012
05/17/12 - Teamsters Local 355
May 17, 2012 | The U.S. economy will grow faster than expected this year, despite the headwinds of higher gas prices and Europe's financial crisis, according to USA Today's quarterly survey of economists. |
UPD BOARD MEETING MAY '12
05/17/12 - Greater Salt Lake Unified Police Federation
Folks,
I attended UPD Board meeting today/Thursday May 16th. I was on the agenda to address the following:
I expressed the appreciation of the Federation in now representing sworn UPD officers. I told the board that The Sheriff is waiting on direction from the board about what that representation should look like. |
Vest $$ extended and other national legislation
05/17/12 - Greater Salt Lake Unified Police Federation
From Don Campbell
President Unified Police Federation
FYI--good news: Senate Committee quickly approved extending Bullet Proof Vest program through 2017. Even though it only says $15 million for the next two years, draft budgets for House and Senate have provided much higher funding--the $15 is only a baseline. |
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 179 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT LESLEY TUTON PARTICIPATES IN Y-ME RACE FOR CANCER
05/17/12 - Teamsters Local 179
Teamsters Local 179 administrative assistant Lesley Tuton participated in the Y-Me Race at Your Pace on Sunday, May 13th in Chicago's Grant Park and raised over $1,300.00, surpassing her goal. She joined 30,000 walkers and runners to raise money for breast cancer.
The Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization is the nation's oldest breast cancer organization. |
Protect Our Jobs Signature Blitz
05/17/12 - UAW local 602
Volunteers with the Protect Our Jobs (POJ) coalition will be out in force and conducting a petition signature blitz on Saturday, May 19, 2012 between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. The blitz will target at least the following six areas; Mt. Clemens, Taylor, Detroit, Flint, Lansing and Saginaw. |
Proposed Bylaws Changes
05/17/12 - UAW local 602
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Scott Walker Promised $500K Donor He Would Divide and Conquer Unions
05/17/12 - Teamsters Local 455
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has long denied that he has a secret strategy to destroy public-sector unions as part of a long-term plan to make Wisconsin a "right to work" state where unions are dramatically weakened. For more info click link below....
http://www.thenation. |
The Annual Picnic Date has been set
05/17/12 - IUEC Local 10
It is time to mark you calendars for another sensational picnic at Gilbert Run Park, 13140 Charles Street (Rt.6), Charlotte Hall, MD on Saturday September 8, 2012. Great entertainment, food, fun and fellowship is scheduled from noon to 5 pm. Order forms must be in by August 17, 2012. |
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5/18/12 HOTLINE: WFSE/AFSCME sues state for violating free speech rights
05/17/12 - Washington Federation of State Employees, AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO
5/18/12
This is a special update of the Federation Hotline.
WFSE/AFSCME SUES ETHICS COMMISSION FOR INFRINGING ON MEMBERS’ FREEDOM OF SPEECH
The Federation this week has sued the state Executive Ethics Board, which had targeted two members for appearing in Federation-sponsored TV commercials in early 2011. |
Economists Upping Their Forecasts for 2012
05/17/12 - Teamsters Local 992
May 17, 2012 | The U.S. economy will grow faster than expected this year, despite the headwinds of higher gas prices and Europe's financial crisis, according to USA Today's quarterly survey of economists. |
PBA LOCAL # 105 EXECUTIVE BOARD 2012 NOMINEES
05/17/12 - PBA local 105
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AMR Wins Ruling in Fight With Agents Before Union Vote (Update 1)
05/17/12 - TWU Local 513
By David McLaughlin - May 16, 2012 3:42 PM CTWed May 16 20:42:35 GMT 2012
AMR Corp. (AAMRQ)’s American Airlines, seeking to reduce labor costs while in bankruptcy, defeated an effort by some employees to block wage and benefit cuts as they consider joining a union.
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TWU News Release - Voting Results
05/17/12 - TWU Local 513
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General Membership Meeting Changes
05/17/12 - IBEW Local 1250
Due to conflicts in schedules, the IBEW Fishing Tournament and the Fourth of July Holiday, the next two regular general membership meetings are being rescheduled. The meetings will take place as follows:
The June 6th meeting will take place on May 30th at 7:30 pm.
A fish fry and wild game feed will follow this meeting.
The July 4th meeting will take place on July 11th at 7:30 pm. |
Observations From an Industry Expert
05/17/12 - TWU Local 568
By William Swelbar--
US Airways - American
$130 here - million I mean. $100 million there. Couple hundred here and there. A chunk of the company for you. A less than desirable chunk for me. Hey PBGC, what do you need so we can carry a pension liability on our balance sheet going forward. |
Congressman Issa Having Trouble Getting GOP Support for His Postal Reform Bill
05/17/12 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO
Congressman Issa Having Trouble Getting GOP Support for His Postal Reform Bill
Congressman Darrell Issa and Congressman Dennis Ross has said H.R. 2309 is the only bill that will save the Postal Service. But it looks like no else is buying that story: From National Journal via PostCom. |
WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT RATIFICATION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS SUNDAY!
05/17/12 - Teamsters Local 179
A contract ratification meeting for is scheduled for this Sunday, May 20th at 8:00 a.m. for Local 179 members employed with Waste Management.
The meeting will take place at the Local 179 membership hall. Please attend this important meeting to vote on your contract!
You can download a copy of the meeting notice below. |
USPS Announces ‘Modified Consolidation Plan’ Implementation to Begin This Summer, No Specifics Provided
05/17/12 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO
USPS Announces ‘Modified Consolidation Plan’
Implementation to Begin This Summer, No Specifics Provided
The USPS notified the APWU [PDF] on May 16 that it has developed a modified network consolidation plan and, “Now that the moratorium has expired, consolidation activities will begin this summer. |
Romney"s Campaign Promise
05/17/12 - IBEW Local 332
I will end Project labor Agreements. His Promise. Day One as President
http://www.c-span. |
Casino trip Postponed until July 28th
05/17/12 - ATU local 1001
Brothers and Sisters,
Unfortunately, there were too many conflicting events for this weekend and we are postponing the Casino trip until July 28th. Mark your calendars!
If you purchased your tickets already, please contact S. Kunstler 303-710-7110.
Thank you for your support. |
Casino trip Postponed until July 28th
05/17/12 - ATU local 1001
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Gather signatures for Michigan Collective Bargaining Amendment
05/17/12 - UAW Local 4911
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IBEW LOCAL 6 MEMBERS BENEVOLENT FUND POKER NIGHT
05/17/12 - IBEW Local 6
5:00 PM SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd, 2012
LOCAL 6 UNION HALL @ 55 FILLMORE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
“The Members’ Benevolent Fund is in place to assist our members who have experienced catastrophic illness or injury. The Fund is a tax exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. |
URGENT: US House to Vote on PLAs Today!
05/17/12 - IBEW Local 6
May 17, 2012
Dear State and Local Building Trades Leaders:
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote later today on an amendment by Representative Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD) that would effectively undercut President Obama's Executive Order and prevent federal agencies from utilizing project labor agreements (PLAs).
The amendment is being offered to H.R. |
On the Job Safety all around the USA
05/17/12 - International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 2
Subject: Fwd: U. S. Courthouse San Diego Ca. Brothers: Please read the e-mail below from Brother Belio regarding lead issue and test swabs. Great information to pass on to the members. Good work by the members and Brother Belio!!! Note: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/lead/ Fraternally,James K. Bender IIIUEC Regional Director From: Frank Belio Jr.Sent: 5/16/2012 9:44:20 P. |
Eastern Washington Brotherhood Golf Classic
05/16/12 - IBEW Local 191
IBEW Local Union #191, EASTERN WASHINGTON GOLF CLASSIC,
Saturday, August 11th, 2012 at the HIGHLANDER GOLF CLUB,
2920 8th Street Southeast, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
www.highlandergolfclub.com
Tee off at 8:00 am SHOTGUN START, Four man Scramble,
$300.00 Per team |
YRC FREIGHT MEMBER’S SON RECIPIENT OF AREA SCHOLARSHIPS
05/16/12 - Teamsters Local 71
Congratulations to Thomas Carota who is the son of 23 year YRC Freight Teamster Member Gary Carota in being the recipient of area college scholarships recently.
In recognition of outstanding academic excellence the Asheboro Kiwanis selected Thomas for a $1000 dollar scholarship. |
Medic Update & Public Safety Education Schedule
05/16/12 - Oklahoma EMT Association
Click on the file below to download the current Educational Offering Schedule for the 2012 Medic Update & Public Safety Conference. Minor changes to the schedule are anticipated and this site will be updated as those changes are made. |
5/17/12 HOTLINE: General Government team wraps up more than half of new contract
05/16/12 - Washington Federation of State Employees, AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO
5/17/12
This is a special update of the Federation Hotline for May 17.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT BARGAINING TEAM WRAPS UP MORE THAN HALF THE CONTRACT
The Federation’s General Government Bargaining Team has reached tentative agreement on more than half of the next contract after just three days of bargaining. |
Wages for Young College Grads Fall
05/16/12 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO
Most recent young college graduates are a carrying a heavy debt load for their education, and they face a harder time paying it off because their wages have plummeted as well—part of a decade-long decline, according to a new Economic Snapshot from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI).
Between 2007 and 2011, the wages of young college graduates dropped by 4. |
Judge Denies Request by American Airlines Passenger Service Agents
05/16/12 - TWU Local 568
By Terry Maxon--
U.S. Bankrupty Judge Sean Lane ruled Wednesday that American Airlines passenger service agents won't be spared from American's efforts to impose cost-cutting on them, turning down their motion in court Wednesday. |
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TCSOA to host benefit for family of slained officer
05/16/12 - TCSOA
TCSOA, in conjunction with Cap City Comedy Club is hosting a comedy show and silent auction to benefit the family of slained APD Officer Jaime Padron. All proceeds will go to his family through the 100 Club. The show will be a ball of fun and laughter. Get your tickets now and support the Padron family. Tickets are going fast. Thanks to TCSOA member G. |
What Mitt Romney Thinks About Unions
05/16/12 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO
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House Budget Attacks RRB
05/16/12 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
Dear Brothers:
Our Railroad Retirement System is under attack.
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the Budget, Paul Ryan (WI-R), has suggested that cutting back on Railroad Retirement benefits would save taxpayers “$2 billion over 10 years.” This is false and establishes his ignorance on how our Railroad Retirement System functions. |
36 Ways Unions Have Improved Your Life
05/16/12 - IBEW local 453
Tue May 15, 2012 at 07:03 PM PDT
Thank a Union: 36 Ways Unions Have Improved Your Life
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This is repost of a blog I wrote in winter of last year when the protests against Governor Walker and union busting were gearing up. |
Reagan On Tax Fairness
05/16/12 - IBEW local 453
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Mitigating Social Networking Risks
05/16/12 - Horizon AFA
Mitigating Social Networking Risks
According to a 2009 study by internet security firm Proofpoint, 8 percent of companies with over 1,000 employees have fired someone for their social media actions- a figure that is double what was reported in 2008. Interestingly, however, only 20% of companies worldwide have social media policies (Manpower study). |
Murkowski and Begich Vote the Right Way on SJR 36
05/16/12 - Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific-National Office
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Park and Planning Ratification Vote Results
05/16/12 - UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO
Results of the P&P ratification are;
327 accept
33 reject
2 voided ballots
Montgomery
150 accept. 6 reject
PG
177 accept. 27 reject. 2 void
Congrats to Josh and the team. Nice job. |
STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY H.R. 4310 – National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013
05/16/12 - Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO
The Administration appreciates the House Armed Services Committee's continued support of our national defense and supports a number of the provisions in H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. |
TEAMSTERS SOUTH SOUND NEWSLETTER - NEW ISSUE!
05/16/12 - Teamsters Local 117
Check out the new issue of Teamsters South Sound, the newsletter for Local 117 members in greater Pierce County.
This issue contains articles on Local 117's effort to fight attacks on county and municipal revenue streams, the Paint Tacoma-Pierce Beautiful community service project, a 117 member running for Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer, and an organizing report. |
Gamble for Solidarity has been rescheduled
05/16/12 - CWA Local 7777
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JUST RELEASED! Into The Future Agenda - Day 1
05/16/12 - Montana State AFL-CIO
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HPOA News
05/16/12 - Henderson Police Officers' Association
Howdy Pardners,
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 the HPOA along with the HPSA and HPFF met with the City to continue the negotiations of the Retiree Healthcare Benefit proposal. In a positive note, it was specifically discussed that this negotiation for the Retiree Healthcare Benefit would be going forward as a separate contract and not to involve the Wages and Benefit negotiation. |
Longtime Division
05/16/12 - TWU Local 568
By John Stancavage--
The gulf between American Airlines and its union mechanics stretched to a record distance Tuesday with the workers' rejection of a "best and final" contract offer. That separation can be traced to cracks that formed almost a decade ago. |
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