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- Federal Unemployment Extensions (Updated May 23, 2012)New developments in the federal extensions of unemployment benefits. […]
- Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment 2012 (Updated May 21, 2012)Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment 2012 Information […]
- Job fair in OntarioJob fair in Ontario continues Governor's initiative of matching veterans with employers and jobs […]
- California's unemployment rate decreases to 10.9 percent (Updated May 18, 2012)California's unemployment rate […]
- FED-ED extension for unemployment benefits will end soon in CaliforniaFED-ED extension for unemployment benefits will end soon in California […]
- Federal Unemployment Extensions (Updated May 23, 2012)
- AFL-CIO
- CBTU Stands Up for Trayvon Martin's Parents May 25, 2012Dwight Kirk sent us this from the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) convention in St. Louis. With more than 50 CBTU chapters across the United States and Canada, CBTU includes 2.1 million black workers represented by unions.The parents of slain Trayvon Martin got a big union hug and a standing ovation yesterday in a ballroom packed with members of CB […]
- Remembering Veterans Who Gave Their Lives for Us May 25, 2012James Gilbert is director of the AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council.As I sat down to write a blog post for Memorial Day for the Union Veterans Council, I could not help but remember our chairman and friend Mark Ayers who passed away last month. It seems only fitting that on this weekend that we remember those service members that gave the ultimate sacrifice that […]
- Memorial Day Security Alert May 25, 2012That wailing siren you hear this Memorial Day is a national security alert set off by the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee. Their investigation into counterfeit electronic “uncovered overwhelming evidence of large numbers of counterfeit parts making their way into critical defense systems....And, it found overwhelming evidence that companies in China are […]
- IAM's Guide Dogs of America Changes Lives May 25, 2012Guide Dogs of America changes lives—thanks to the Machinists (IAM) union and, of course, some dedicated best friends.Watch the video and share it with your friends. […]
- Actors' Equity Elects Officers, National Council May 25, 2012Members of Actors' Equity, which represents more than 49,000 working stage actors and stage managers nationwide, elected eight officers and 17 National Council members yesterday. […]
- Apply Now for National Labor College Fall Term May 25, 2012Are you or is someone you know trying to complete a college degree? If so, now is the time to do something about it, and the National Labor College (NLC) can get you started toward completing your degree as soon as this fall.NLC is the only accredited labor college dedicated to educating union members and their families. Tuition is highly discounted for unio […]
- Wisconsin: Down to the Wire May 25, 2012With a tenure that includes job losses in the thousands—pitting Wisconsin as dead last in the country for job creation—as well as unpopular budget cuts that will cause 17,000 people to lose heath care coverage and ongoing investigations into the moral and ethical integrity of his closest staff and allies, even Gov. Scott Walker knows he can’t credibly tout h […]
- Wisconsin: Gov. Walker 'Not Preserving a Strong Middle Class' May 24, 2012The Wisconsin State AFL-CIO reports that the Milwaukee phone bank is abuzz with talk of Gov. Scott Walker’s anti-worker, worst-in-the-nation jobs record, John Doe corruption probe and plot to “divide and conquer” Wisconsin workers. Volunteers are calling union homes in support of Tom Barrett for governor and Fire Fighters member Mahlon Mitchell for lieutenan […]
- Romney’s Education Plan Recycles Failed Ideas May 24, 2012Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney yesterday outlined his proposals for education and, like his economic platform, Romney’s proposal centers on failed policies of the past while attacking teachers. He even says class size doesn’t matter.While at a labor-management conference of more than 400 teachers, administrators and other educators working tog […]
- Amazon Latest to Join ALEC Exodus May 24, 2012Two other big corporations—including Amazon—and several state lawmakers are the latest to sever their ties with American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), as the group’s influence and radical agenda—one that includes voter suppression, union-busting and immigrant bashing—is further exposed. […]
- CBTU Stands Up for Trayvon Martin's Parents May 25, 2012
- California Labor Federation
- New Report Identifies Billions in Wasteful Corporate Tax Breaks State Could Use to Close Budget Gap May 23, 2012California Labor Federation calls for thorough review of tax breaks before any cuts to essential services […]rband@calaborfed.org
- ‘Spotlight’ Newsletter - Volume 1, Issue 231 May 19, 2012California Labor Calls For Elimination of Wasteful Corporate Tax Breaks Before Cutting Services New Report Reveals Staggering Rate of Injury Among Pomona Dining Hall Workers Tesoro Refinery Workers Ramp Up Fight for Fair Contract Take Action to Save Thousands of Jobs at T-Mobile This Week on “Labor’s Edge” […]rband@calaborfed.org
- Scrutinize Wasteful Corporate Tax Breaks Before Cutting Vital Services May 14, 2012statement by Art Pulaski […]rband@calaborfed.org
- ‘Spotlight’ Newsletter - Volume 1, Issue 230 May 12, 2012California Labor Announces Local Endorsements for June Primary Thursday: Day of Action to Support NorCal Grocery Workers Take Action for a Fair Union Election at American Airlines Tomorrow: “Stamp Out Hunger” With the Letter Carriers Union Tell Congress: Don't Outsource the Construction of Our Infrastructure This Week on “Labor’s Edge” […]rband@calaborfed.org
- ‘Spotlight’ Newsletter - Volume 1, Issue 229 May 4, 2012Beverly Nurses Win Historic First Contract Thursday: March for Justice for Janitors in Sacramento Sign the Petition: End the Corruption and Cover-Up at Walmart Help “Stamp Out Hunger” With the Letter Carriers Union This Week on “Labor’s Edge” […]rband@calaborfed.org
- ‘Spotlight’ Newsletter - Volume 1, Issue 228 April 27, 2012Workers Memorial Day: Mourn for the Dead, Fight for the Living Tomorrow: Informational Picket at UC Santa Cruz Alumni Reunion Tuesday: May Day Protest to Support Trash and Recycling Workers in LA Sign the Petition: Tell BART to Buy American-Made Rail Cars This Week on “Labor’s Edge” […]rband@calaborfed.org
- ‘Spotlight’ Newsletter - Volume 1, Issue 227 April 13, 2012California Labor Announces Endorsements for June Primary Tell Your Legislators: Stand Up for High-Speed Rail Port Drivers Claim Victory in Historic Union Vote Saturday: Rally with Golden Gate Bridge Workers at SF Giants Game Tell The 1% to Pair Their Fair Share on Tax Day Sign the Petition: No Back Room Deals for the 1% in Trans-Pacific Trade Negotiations Th […]rband@calaborfed.org
- California Supreme Court Decision Erodes Workers’ Right to Meal Breaks April 12, 2012statement by Art Pulaski […]rband@calaborfed.org
- California Labor Federation Announces Endorsements for June Primary April 11, 2012Convention kicks off massive grassroots mobilization for this year’s elections […]rband@calaborfed.org
- California Labor Federation Sanctions Communications Workers Strike at AT&T West April 7, 2012[…]rband@calaborfed.org
- New Report Identifies Billions in Wasteful Corporate Tax Breaks State Could Use to Close Budget Gap May 23, 2012
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