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Updated March 23, 2006 Each year more than 60,000 workers die from job injuries and illnesses and another 6 million are injured. The IAM&AW and other international unions will remember these workers on Workers Memorial Day April 28.
Read moreMarch 13, 2006 Incentive programs vary widely, but many employers who use them promise to hold end-of-the-month raffles among workers for televisions, DVDs and other prizes. If a serious accident is reported, however, there are no giveaways.
Read moreThe truck drivers at Pumpernickel Express in Windsor, Connecticut not only have gained representation in the IAM under a voluntary agreement between the union and the company, and after a March 5, 2006 ratification, they have a brand new contract. Eastern Territory GVP Lynn Tucker, Jr. welcomed the 50 new members of District 15 and
Read moreIMF NewsBriefs No. 04, March 08, 2006 IMPROVING CONDITIONS FOR WOMEN IN ELECTRONICS SUPPLY CHAINS This International Women’s Day, the IMF commits to fighting for improved conditions for women working in global supply chains in the electronics industry. GENEVA [March 08, 2006]: Marking this International Women’s Day, IMF general secretary Marcello Malentacchi calls on unions
Read moreMost people don’t think much about their feet—until a foot begins to hurt. Damage to even one bone, ligament, or muscle in the foot can be very painful and make it difficult or impossible for you to keep on your feet and do your job. Unfortunately, statistics tell us that work-related foot injuries are common.
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