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  • News September 9, 2009

    Young Workers: A Lost Decade

    Young workers are significantly less likely to have economic security and health care than they were 10 years ago, says a new national survey released by the AFL-CIO. According to the “Young Workers: A Lost Decade” report, one in three workers 18-35 years old currently live with their parents because they either don’t make enough

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  • News September 9, 2009

    Pratt & Whitney Agrees to Extend Deadline

    September 9, 2009 – The IAM campaign to save more than 1,000 Connecticut aerospace jobs took a number of important steps forward last week, culminating in a commitment by Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell to provide Pratt & Whitney with $100 million in tax credits, training assistance and other benefits if the company suspends plans

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  • News September 9, 2009

    New Mexico Machinists Work to Save G.E. Jobs

    IAM members in New Mexico are working every avenue to save more than 1,300 jobs that could be lost if G.E. Aviation closes an engine facility that has been an economic driver in Albuquerque for nearly four decades. The IAM and G.E. are currently in a 60-day period of “Decision Bargaining” to explore alternatives to

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  • iMail , News September 8, 2009

    Escape to the Wild Plans Labor Day Marathon

      The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance joins VERSUS Country in celebrating the American worker and sportsman with the third annual Escape to the Wild Labor Day marathon, which will air on VERSUS on Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon EDT. Escape to the Wild is a groundbreaking TV series made possible by the Theodore Roosevelt

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  • iMail , News September 8, 2009

    Ivory Leathers Named to 5th Annual Labor Day List

    Ivory Leather, Inc., of West Fargo, ND, has been recognized for respecting workers’ rights and for providing sustainable wages and family-friendly benefits to its employees. The garment maker was among 10 companies on American Rights at Work Education Fund’s fifth annual Labor Day List, which each year publicizes successful union and management partnerships. Owner Ruth

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