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In an op-ed published on the Huffington Post, Leo Hindery, Chairman of the Smart Globalization Initiative at the New America Foundation, delves into what he calls the “political disconnect” between union and non-union workers and the need for political candidates to understand it. “Aligning politically the interests of workers – all workers,” says Hindery “is
Read moreThe IAM will conduct the 2011 Federal Employees’ Basic Program at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center (WWW), in Hollywood, MD, during the week of March 13-18. The program will involve training in areas specific to the Federal Sector such as collective bargaining, the Hatch Act & legislative action, Prohibited Personnel Practices, Unfair
Read moreBecause President Obama had just 10 days to sign the Zadroga bill after its Dec.22 passage, he did so while on vacation in Hawaii. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) The $4.3 billion measure, named after a police officer who died of respiratory disease contracted during 9/11 rescue operations, will be funded by fees
Read moreFlight line mechanics employed by defense contractor L-3 Communications at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state have ratified a new four-year contract. The mechanics, who are all members of District 751 in Seattle, voted unanimously to approve the deal. “We made improvements in every category we identified as our top issues,” said Dave Hosford, the
Read moreA trio of Machinists Union members from Ohio and Illinois are the latest recipients of Union SAFE grants from Union Plus. The grants, which do not have to be repaid, are designed to assist members of AFL-CIO affiliated unions who are facing financial hardship from health and educational expenses. The members receiving grants include Chicago
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