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There’s still time to buy raffle tickets to win the 2011 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic motorcycle, but the clock is ticking. The bike, donated by Harley-Davidson Motor Company and customized by Legends Vintage Motorcycles, was built as a fundraiser for Guide Dogs of America (GDA) and will be raffled off on November 19,
Read moreFor the first time in two years, our nation’s 1.9 million retired civil service employees will receive a cost of living adjustment. Consistent with the release of September’s Consumer Price Index figures, most federal retirees will receive a COLA of 3.6 percent. After two years of deflationary pressure resulting from the recession, Civil Service Retirement
Read moreL-R Jim Reid, GLR HPWO Partnerships Dept.; Dan Gallagher, Vice President – Gallagher Asphalt and Training Fund Trustee; Louie Longhi, Training Fund Instructor; Sam Cicinelli, ADBR Local 701 and Training Fund Trustee; Robert Keppler, DBR Local 701; Armando Arreola, Local 701 BR and Training Fund Trustee IAM locals in the Midwest territory were recently awarded
Read moreWhen those little ghosts and goblins come collecting on Halloween, make sure you have a full supply of union-made treats to share. For years, union members have been responsible for producing some of the most popular candy brands – i.e. Jolly Ranchers, Kit Kats, Sweethearts, Butterfingers, and the list goes on. To make it easy
Read moreThe country is in crisis. Unemployment is still hovering at 9 percent, income inequality has soared to record levels, and 46 million — one in six — Americans are living in poverty. Meanwhile, corporate taxes are at their lowest level in 50 years. Some corporations like General Electric didn’t pay a single dollar in taxes
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