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March 1, 2006 – As American auto factory jobs have steadily moved south into nonunion plants over the past 25 years, African-Americans have been hit hardest by the loss. Whites and Latinos also are losing ground, but the decline in steady, high-paying union work is far greater among blacks, according to a study by the
Read moreFebruary 28, 2006 – In a major victory for federal workers and unions everywhere, a federal judge in Washington yesterday blocked the Bush administration’s attempt to eviscerate collective bargaining rights for 700,000 civilian Defense Department employees. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan follows a lawsuit filed in November by the IAM and
Read moreFebruary 24, 2006 – Under increasing pressure from lawmakers to halt China’s unfair trade practices, Bush administration officials announced they will be sending a trade negotiation team to China next week. The team is expected to focus on China’s piracy of U.S. goods and disputes involving U.S. auto parts. Read the entire Associated Press article.
Read moreFebruary 24, 2006 – Making quality jobs a top priority, Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) has introduced the Right TRACK Act. The Act is Kennedy’s plan to move the U.S. forward and restore our advantage in the workforce, education, health care and research and development. Kennedy’s proposed legislation seeks to create high quality jobs, educate Americans
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