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  • News September 8, 2010

    Salute to America’s Working Men and Women

    AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, an avid hunter and shooter, recognizes the value of hunting, fishing and the great outdoors to millions of union men and women.  Over Labor Day weekend, he led a salute to America’s working men and women on Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American sportsman, with these public

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  • iMail , News September 7, 2010

    ‘Bite Back’ Internet Ad Shows its Teeth

    Ur Union of the Unemployed’s (UCubed) new hard-hitting internet ad, Bite Back, is already making headlines as thousands click to view the ad and share it with their family and friends. “The Bite Back campaign highlights the plight of America’s jobless and seeks to refocus their rage,” wrote Leo Hindery, Jr., Chairman of the U.S.

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  • iMail , News September 7, 2010

    Election Countdown Begins for Delta Passenger Service

    The National Mediation Board (NMB) today issued a single carrier ruling for the Passenger Service classification at Delta Air Lines. The ruling is similar to one issued on August 25 for the Fleet Service classification and confirms that Delta is operating as a single carrier in both classifications. The long-awaited ruling opens the door to

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  • iMail , News September 7, 2010

    Machinists President Rallies Support for Sen. Murray

    The leader of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers today urged union members in Washington state to support Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, calling her a proven champion for aerospace jobs. “From local apprentice programs to the $100 billion tanker fight, Sen. Murray has always been there for the working families in this state,”

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  • iMail , News September 7, 2010

    IAM, Wisconsin Unions Hold ‘JOBS NOW’ Rally

      To honor America’s working men and women and to highlight the severity of the current economic crisis, the IAM joined with the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO, United Auto Workers Local 95 and the Rock County Labor Council for a “JOBS NOW” rally this past weekend at the Laborfest Grounds in Janesville, WI. “The same economic

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