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  • iMail , News April 6, 2010

    Oregon Boycott Deserves National Attention

    The Oregon AFL-CIO is urging unions nationwide to support their boycott of Fog Cutter Capital Group, Inc. & Granite Investments. Fog Cutter’s principal business is the Fatburger fast food chain. According to the Oregon AFL-CIO, the firm earned a place on the union’s Unfair/Do Not Patronize list because of their business connections to Andrew Weiderhorn,

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  • News April 2, 2010

    March Unemployment A ‘Short-Lived’ Gain

    Today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics’ announcement of 162,000 new jobs during the month of March is good news. But a recovery is not within sight. The 9.7 unemployment rate remained unchanged thanks to the recent hiring of 48,000 workers for the 2010 census – temporary positions that’ll soon be gone just as quick as they

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  • iMail , News April 1, 2010

    Machinists, Hawaiian Airlines Reach Tentative Agreement

    International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 142 announced it reached a tentative agreement with Hawaiian Airlines covering the carrier’s 600 mechanic and related employees. “This tentative agreement is the direct result of a strong, committed membership and a tenacious negotiating committee,” said District 142 President Tom Higginbotham. “The negotiating committee unanimously recommends

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  • iMail , News April 1, 2010

    Obama Appoints Two Pro-Union NLRB Nominees

    The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) gained two labor-friendly members this week as President Obama exercised his power to make appointments while the Senate is in recess. Most of the nominees were approved by Senate committees months ago, but were being held up by Republican opposition. Labor lawyers Craig Becker and Mark Pearce will join

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  • iMail , News April 1, 2010

    Mexico Sets Sights on Aerospace Future

    The president of Mexico says he hopes the country will one day become an independent power in aerospace. The sudden boost in confidence came as the leader welcomed the opening of two new plants owned by French engine and parts supplier, Safran. The plants will make parts for Safran-owned jet engines and undercarriages. But, President

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