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The nationwide Republican effort to roll back collective bargaining rights and break unions is taking a toll – on Republican lawmakers. In Wisconsin, a desperate GOP is trying to stall recall races for several state GOP senators by running GOP candidates as Democrats. In New Hampshire, the resignations of two GOP legislators from key GOP
Read moreFans of hunting and fishing can tune into a new show, “Brotherhood Outdoors,” sponsored by the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance that features union members, including IAM Local 839 member Brett Graham, going on outfitted hunting and fishing adventures across North America. The show airs each Thursday at 8 p.m. ET starting June 30 exclusively on the
Read moreThe deadline for voting in the one of the largest representation elections in National Mediation Board (NMB) history is 2 PM Eastern Time Wednesday, June 29th. The historic representation election will determine who will represent the Flight Attendant group at the new United Airlines created by the merger of Continental, Continental Micronesia and United Airlines.
Read moreThe top Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee says he will not endorse the Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) until key provisions dealing with labor rights are included in the legislation. Representative Sander Levin (D-MI) says he opposes the FTA because Republicans have insisted that the bill make no reference to a U.S.-Colombia
Read moreWheeling, WV Local 818 Secretary-Treasurer Jack Williams, Jr. (middle) and member Jim Ferda (right) team up with IBEW Local 56 member Edward Foll to take home the top team prize at the USA’s 2nd Annual Pittsburgh Area Sporting Clays Shoot. Wheeling, WV Local 818 Secretary-Treasurer Jack Williams, Jr. and member Jim Ferda took home the
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