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Wisconsin Machinists are rallying agianst the Republican “fast track” of the so called Right-to-Work law at the state capitol in Madison, WI and are testifing at hearings that are expected to last all day and into the night. The legislation will “put a wedge” between employees and their companies, said Russ Krings, directing business representative
Read moreThe Wisconsin State AFL-CIO and others have scheduled rallies in Wisconsin this week. The rallies are in opposition to the so called “Right-to-Work” legislation being fast tracked by Republicans. The introduction of this anti-worker legislation is an attempt to interfere with the dealings between employers and their employees. The idea that such legislation would be
Read moreIAM representatives testified at a Field hearing on TPP/Fast track in Richfield, MN. Witnesses testified about the anticipated impact of the TPP as far as we can tell considering the secrecy involved. Congressman Ellison and Congressman Nolan The following remarks are from IAM District Lodge 77 ADBR Rick Ryan. First I want to thank Congressman
Read moreRepublican leaders in Wisconsin are saying they will call special sessions to push so called right-to-work legislation over the objections of Governor Scott Walker while he pursues the presidency outside of Wisconsin. Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Schilling responded saying, “”Rather than creating economic uncertainty for Wisconsin families and small businesses, Republicans should focus their
Read moreRon Koppes was honored as one of three new inductees into the Dubuque, IA Area Labor Hall of Fame on February 7, 2015. (left to right) DBR John Herrig, Ron Koppes, BR Gary Papenheim Brother Koppes, retired since 2014, joined IAMAW Local lodge 1238 at the age of 24 after he helped organize the shop
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