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The multi-billion dollar American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which was passed by Congress and signed by President Obama in February 2009, contained provisions specifically intended to fund the development of alternative energy sources. While the stimulus program was repeatedly advertised as an opportunity to kick start the alternative energy industry in the U.S., a
Read moreU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood declared recently that President Obama’s $8 billion commitment to high-speed rail and expanded intercity passenger service was designed to create U.S. jobs and to boost domestic manufacturing. “Our goal is to develop a national high-speed rail network, create good jobs here in America and help reinvigorate our manufacturing base,” said
Read moreLosing a job in today’s economy means more than just cutting back on necessities and struggling to make financial ends meet. According to a just released New York Times – CBS survey, the toll includes widespread depression, anxiety and insomnia in the ranks of unemployed workers. The poll examines the emotional trauma that spreads beyond
Read moreMembers of Local 32 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, have ratified a new three-year agreement with Bombardier Military Aviation that provides wage increases of 2 percent in the first year, 2.5 percent in the second year and 3 percent in the third year. “This was a significant victory for us,” said District 140 General Chairperson
Read moreThe 2010 Employee Assistance Professional -II Program (EAP-II) at the William W. Winpisinger Center, will be held March 21 to March 26, 2010. This class is for members interested in EAP studies and who have previously attended EAP-I. The EAP-II provides additional training f or union members to become EAP coordinators to help fellow members
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