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President Barack Obama chose the AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic in Cincinnati, OH, to deliver remarks that included an eloquent reminder about the contributions of the American Labor Movement: “So let us never forget: much of what we take for granted – the 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, health insurance, paid leave, pensions, Social Security,
Read moreFor those who want to drive union-made wheels, the United Auto Workers union has released its 2010 vehicle guide. The guide provides a list of cars, trucks, pickups, vans, CUVs and SUVs made in the U.S. and Canada by UAW and Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union members. “The U.S. auto industry has faced incredible challenges during
Read moreWisconsin Rapids, WI, Local 655 President Pat Stashek has won a “dream hunting” expedition on the “Escape to the Wild” television show. Stashek, a maintenance department millwright at the NewPage mill in Biron, WI, won the appearance after applying to the show’s network. He’s scheduled to hunt caribou in Manitoba, Canada, in mid-September. The episode
Read moreSeptember 11, 2009 – AFL-CIO’s Richard Trumka took on a challenging topic recently at The Center for American Progress in Washington, DC. He talked about the future of the American labor movement and it’s role in rebuilding a new middle class.
Read moreSeptember 10, 2009 – As the media focuses on rude, loud, and bombastic protesters at health care town hall meetings, as you’ll see, the majority of attendees are very courteous, professional, pro-labor, and in support President Obama’s health care public option.
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