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The AFL-CIO reacted positively to the appointment of Rep. Hilda Solis as President-elect Barack Obama’s Secretary of Labor. In a brief statement, federation President John Sweeney said, “We’re thrilled at the prospect of having Rep. Hilda Solis as our nation’s next labor secretary. We’re confident that she will return to the labor department one of
Read moreOur economy is in crisis, and now U.S. auto manufacturers are on the brink of disaster. A GM, Ford and Chrysler collapse will affect far more than just the auto workers. From parts manufacturers to every store in auto plant communities, millions of jobs are on the line if Congress fails to authorize funds to keep
Read moreThe best way for the incoming Obama administration to revive the tumbling economy is by investing in the nation’s crumbling infrastructure and its people, urged a group of economists, academics, union leaders and other experts at a conference in Washington, D.C. the week of November 10. So does Senator Hillary Clinton: in a letter she
Read moreIn Boston, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority wants to use taxpayer funds to pay for locomotives built in Spain. The MBTA is requesting a waiver of Buy America requirements in the Federal Transit Administration statutes in order to allow locomotives to be produced overseas. The Buy America rules are included in the FTA statute to
Read moreNovember 5, 2008—Union voters played a key role in the historic victory last night of President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden. “TCU members joined millions of others who last night voted for change,” observes International President Bob Scardelletti. “To paraphrase Barack Obama, our votes won for democracy, liberty, opportunity and hope. After eight
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