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Signing up government workers under an existing federal sector contract is unlike traditional organizing drives, but thanks to face-to-face communication and making sure workers understand the benefits of membership, Federal Local 273 is increasing dues-paying membership at the U.S. Army base at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. Federal Local 273 kicked off a drive in August, with
Read moreThe 12 coal miners killed in a Jan. 2, 2006, explosion at the Sago Mine in West Virginia were the first to die. On Dec. 17, John Elliot, killed in a roof collapse at the Dana Co.’s Prime No. 1 Mine near Maidsville, W.Va., was the 47th and last coal miner killed on the job
Read moreDecember 20, 2006 – The Bush administration has once again failed to brand China a currency manipulator, upsetting many leading Congressional Democrats. In their twice-yearly report to Congress, the U.S. Treasury Department said China did not meet the “technical requirements for designation” as a currency manipulator. Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) and Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.),
Read moreDecember 14, 2006 – The U.S. trade deficit with China jumped 6.1 percent to a record $24.4 billion in October. Through the first 10 months of the year, the U.S. deficit with China stands at $190.6 billion. Experts expect the deficit to be around $240 billion for the year, well above last year’s record $202
Read moreUpset over a soaring trade deficit with China, U.S. manufacturers pressed the Bush administration on Monday to take a hard line with the Chinese on currency and other trade issues. The manufacturing group met with Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab. Those two officials will join other Bush Cabinet secretaries and Federal
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