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Machinists working on Amtrak have ratified a new five-year agreement, retroactive to July 1, 2010. The new agreement includes a General Wage Increase (GWI) totaling 14 percent and preserves current health and welfare co-pays and deductibles for the life of the contract. Amtrak is in the process of calculating retroactive pay, and members can expect
Read moreTom Buffenbarger, the President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), called on newly-elected lawmakers to deliver on campaign promises of jobs, jobs and more jobs, or face an even angrier electorate just 24 months from now. “Empty wallets and empty promises drove this election,” said Buffenbarger. “By ignoring the real pain
Read moreThe Ur Union of Unemployed (UCubed) today pointed to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner’s economic policies as a major driver for the defeats suffered by Democrats in the midterm elections. “Secretary Tim Geithner deserves the lion’s share of the blame for massive Democratic losses in the midterm elections,” said UCubed Acting Executive Director Rick Sloan. “His
Read moreUr Union of Unemployed (UCubed) vows to keep fighting in the wake of Tuesday’s disappointing midterm election results. Extended unemployment benefits and a Tier V for 99ers will be top priorities in the upcoming lame duck session. Now that the elections are over, Congress only has one week and a few voting days to extend
Read moreInternational Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) affiliates around the world are organizing activities for the United Nation’s (UN) “Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.” The day, designed to raise public awareness about the many heinous acts committed against women and girls across the globe, is Thursday, November 25, 2010. UN research shows that one
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