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U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will be hiring thousands of workers as a result of the new contract negotiated by the American Postal Workers Union (APWU). In many instances, the USPS must hire veterans before civilians, provided they are on the appropriate hiring register. The Postal Service is posting the positions on its employment web page,
Read moreAsia’s supply chain is strangling American jobs. And the tug of war between Asian governments and U.S.-based multi-national companies causes excruciating pain for America’s workers and small business. Soon Congress will begin debate on the South Korea – United States Free Trade Agreement, or KORUS FTA for short. Promoted as a good deal to expand
Read moreA narrow conservative majority on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court upheld GOP Governor Scott Walker’s union-busting budget bill and cleared the way for its implementation. The court’s decision to vacate an injunction against the bill by lower court judge Maryann Sumi is highly suspect. The court ignored relevant facts and decided the case the same
Read moreThe Union of Unemployed (UCubed) joined thousands of labor activists and progressive bloggers at the 2011 Netroots Nation Convention in Minneapolis, MN. Dozens visited the UCubed booth for brochures, a chance to see UCubed’s newest online political ad The Game, to ask questions about UCubed’s 21–point Hire US, America plan and to receive free JOBS
Read moreDon’t miss your chance to have your photo featured in the 2012 IAM Calendar! The deadline for the IAM Photo Contest has been extended to July 8, 2011. The annual IAM Photo Contest showcases IAM members and the many jobs they do. Photos should be of IAM or TCU members in good standing and taken
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