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  • News May 2, 2008

    John McCain?s health care plan would be a disaster for working people

    He wants to tax people’s employer-provided health care benefits and give the insurance companies much more power over people’s health care.  Download Talking Points Here.  Download A Flyer About John McCains Approach To Health Care Here.

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  • News May 2, 2008

    John McCain?s

    He wants to tax people’s employer-provided health care benefits and give the insurance companies much more power over people’s health care. Download Talking Points Here.

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  • iMail , News May 1, 2008

    iMail for Thursday, May 1, 2008

    Virginia Auto Parts Strike Yields Gains  A short strike in Blacksburg, VA, yielded a stronger contract for 200 members of Local Lodge 2533. The four-year agreement at Federal Mogul, an auto parts manufacturer, expires in 2010, but the contract had a wage opener in April. The company offered a $500 lump sum for 2008 and

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  • News April 30, 2008

    Local 1297 Reaches Agreement At Pentair

    Members of Local 1297 in Ashland, OH overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with Pentair recently. The new accord calls for an increase in wages and changes in health care coverage. The negotiations centered around outsourcing and health care and under the new contract, the union received further review language in regards to outsourcing.   Pentair,

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  • News April 30, 2008

    Eastern Territory Staff Conference

    GVP Lynn D. Tucker, Jr. addresses the Eastern Territory Staff Conference held in West Chester, Ohio. GVP Lynn D. Tucker, Jr. held a day long conference for the Eastern Territory including Grand Lodge, District and Local Lodge Staff.  More than 100 Representatives were given a review of the 2007’s activities and what lies ahead for

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