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The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) hailed the Department of Defense’s decision to award the Boeing Company with a contract to build a new fleet of air-to-air refueling tankers for the U.S. Air Force. “The Pentagon’s decision will result in an American aircraft, built by American workers for America’s warriors,” said IAM
Read moreMore than 10,000 Wisconsinites marched on the state Capitol and crowds rallied in cities around the state. Students walked out of high schools and public employees lined roadways holding banners protesting an attempt by Republican Governor Scott Walker to remove their collective bargaining rights and certain appointments to state government positions. The protests, never seen
Read moreThe DOL Newsletter for February 2011 includes the following topics: Rebuilding America DOL’s 2012 Budget Chat Greening the Globe Click here for more information and to read the entire newsletter.
Read moreThe Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that, in 2010, the unionization rate of employed wage and salary workers was 11.9 percent, down from 12.3 percent in 2009. Among private sector employees, the rate dropped to 6.9 percent from 7.2 percent in 2009. The average weekly earnings of full-time wage and salary union members was $917
Read moreA group of transit representatives, including TCU International Representative Arthur Maratea, sent a letter to NY Governor-elect Quomo detailing concerns for the 2011-2012 state budget. The letter specifically stated “We write to urge that your upcoming 2011-2012 State budget ensures that all dedicated transit funds go to transit – and are not diverted to other
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