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“THE CHALLENGE OF CHINA” The Swedish Metalworkers’ Union has published a report on China, which provides an account of the current situation and suggests strategies for dealing with the challenges it presents. SWEDEN: The Swedish Metalworkers’ Union, Svenska Metall, has published a report on China, entitled “The challenge of China – trade union and industrial
Read moreThe Hammer Gets Nailed Tom DeLay, the one-time exterminator from Houston, TX who rose to the pinnacle of political power in Washington, D.C., was indicted Sept. 28 for his alleged part in a campaign finance scheme linked to congressional redistricting in Texas that led, ultimately, to Republican control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Under
Read moreMore than 18,400 Machinists at Boeing will vote September 29 on a revised contract offer that resoundingly proves the value of membership solidarity and resolve in a collective bargaining showdown. The new offer contains dramatic improvements over the company’s so-called “final offer,” which triggered a walkout that shut down Boeing’s commercial operations in Kansas, Oregon
Read moreSolidarity Wins New Deal for Boeing Machinists More than 18,400 Machinists at Boeing will vote Sept. 29 on a revised contract offer that resoundingly proves the value of membership solidarity and resolve in a collective bargaining showdown. The new offer contains dramatic improvements over the company’s so-called “final offer,” which triggered a walkout that shut
Read moreSolidarity on Display in Pemco Lockout If management’s decision to lock out nearly 200 members of Local 1632 was based on the expectation that workers there would abandon their quest for a fair contract, then someone at Pemco Aviation in Dothan, Alabama is due for a trip to the woodshed. “The resolve of this membership
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