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Participants in the last Spanish Leadership 1 course in 2012 capped off a successful year for the William W. Winpisinger Center’s Spanish Leadership Program. The Spanish Leadership Programs offered at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center are set for even more growth in 2013. The courses are designed for IAM officers, activists, and
Read moreUnder an agreement between OSHA and BNSF, IAM members can report occupational injuries and other safety related issues without fear of retaliation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) announced an accord in which the freight rail company agreed to voluntarily change existing personnel policies which OSHA
Read moreIn an Inauguration Day address that sought to harness the energy of the Civil Rights movement, President Barack Obama laid out an ambitious agenda that included protection for programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. The President surprised many listeners when he listed action on climate change and ensuring equal justice for Gay Americans
Read moreLegislation calling for drug testing the unemployed, crafted by the right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), is once again gaining momentum. A state GOP senator in Arkansas has filed legislation that would require the tests for anyone seeking to claim unemployment benefits. Republican lawmakers in Wyoming are considering similar legislation. And Texas Governor Rick Perry
Read moreLabor advocates in Maine are proud to announce that after two years of hiding, an 11-panel, 36-foot mural depicting the state’s labor history will once again see the light of day. The mural, created by artist Judy Taylor, is back on public display after the state Department of Labor and Maine State Museum reached an
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