Dear Mr. Adams, We have been informed by the IUF of the anti-union campaign launched by Reynolds American in response to worker support for union representation and union efforts to gain recognition at RAI facilities in and near Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We are shocked and deeply disturbed by the overtly anti-union message and the veiled
Read moreA Union For Everyone May 4, 2006 – Read official letter of complaint to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for Reynolds’ violation of global standards for multi-national corporations. The OECD groups 30 member countries sharing a commitment to democratic government and the market economy. With active relationships with some 70 other countries,
Read moreSan Francisco Lockout Ends 11-29-04 – The 4,000 hotel workers in San Francisco have returned to work under an agreement between Unite Here and the hotels to return to the bargaining table. The union and hotels have agreed to a 60-day cooling off period. During this period the union has agreed not to strike and
Read moreFor Immediate Release Contact: Deborah D. Davis September 14, 2001 202-293-5330 Union Plus Programs Help Union Members Impacted By Terrorists Attacks
Read moreTransportation Bill Passed—Section 13 (c) Protections Retained Following two years of stonewalling by the White House, Congress finally passed the highway, transit and safety bill commonly referred to as TEA-21. The final bill is known as SAFETEA-LU which was signed by President Bush. It provides $295 billion for highway, transit and safety programs through FY
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