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August 19, 2009 - While workers worry if the recession is going to take their jobs away, companies worry if the same will happen to their businesses.
Bringing Back A Cla...
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August 18, 2009 - All the way up both the east and west coasts of this country used to be dotted with a proud American tradition...the United States Shipbuilding I...
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August 18, 2009 - All the way up both the east and west coasts of this country used to be dotted with a proud American tradition...the United States Shipbuilding Industry.
Insuring America
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July 23, 2009 - Many people believe that Washington is finally recognizing the need for national healthcare. Just recently big steps were taken on Capital Hill to ...
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July 23, 2009 - Many people believe that Washington is finally recognizing the need for national healthcare. Just recently big steps were taken on Capital Hill to make sure this happens.
Labor's Think Tank
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June 29, 2009 - The Labor and Employment Relations Association, or LERA, is basically a think tank for labor specialists. At their annual conference this year in D...
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June 29, 2009 - The Labor and Employment Relations Association, or LERA, is basically a think tank for labor specialists. At their annual conference this year in DC, it was no surprise they took on ...
Behind The Scenes i...
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June 8, 2009 - As labor unions use new technology to communicate with workers, some unions are finding success by broadcasting their message on the radio dial.
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June 8, 2009 - As labor unions use new technology to communicate with workers, some unions are finding success by broadcasting their message on the radio dial.
Manipulating China'...
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June 18, 2009 - The IAM and several congressional members want to see China play by the rules when it comes to its currency and ultimately fair trade.
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June 18, 2009 - The IAM and several congressional members want to see China play by the rules when it comes to its currency and ultimately fair trade.
Laid Off
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June 11, 2009 - Because of the economy, hundreds of thousands of workers are being laid off around the country. The aviation industry is being hit especially hard....
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June 11, 2009 - Because of the economy, hundreds of thousands of workers are being laid off around the country. The aviation industry is being hit especially hard. In Wichita, Kansas, the heartbeat of general aviation, it's been tough as so many head for the unemployment line.
The Keys to the Future
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May 14, 2009 - This country's success is going to fall to the next generations and the IAM wants to make sure those young adults are ready for it.
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May 14, 2009 - This country's success is going to fall to the next generations and the IAM wants to make sure those young adults are ready for it.
Fixing Immigration
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April 22, 2009 - For more than a century, American society has been described as a melting pot, welcoming people from all countries, races, and religions. But in r...
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April 22, 2009 - For more than a century, American society has been described as a melting pot, welcoming people from all countries, races, and religions. But in recent years that phrase has become more criticism than flattery.
A Bill Protecting O...
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April 9, 2009 - In addition to honoring majority signup, and forcing binding arbitration, the Employee Free Choice Act would also raise penalties for employers who...
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April 9, 2009 - In addition to honoring majority signup, and forcing binding arbitration, the Employee Free Choice Act would also raise penalties for employers who fire, or harass workers who desire to form unions. Hollywood activists, politicians, and economists recently spoke out in support!
Women and the Economy
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April 3, 2009 - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate has climbed to 8.5 percent, which means more than five million jobs hav...
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April 3, 2009 - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate has climbed to 8.5 percent, which means more than five million jobs have been lost during this recession.
Frances Perkins
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March 27, 2009 - In 1933, President Delano Roosevelt made history as he appointed the first woman ever to hold a cabinet position. That lady was Frances Perkins an...
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March 27, 2009 - In 1933, President Delano Roosevelt made history as he appointed the first woman ever to hold a cabinet position. That lady was Frances Perkins and her amazing story as FDR's U.S. Secretary of Labor has once again been brought to light.
Degree Week at NLC
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March 23, 2009 - Hundreds of students, including Machinists, are on campus attending the National Labor College’s “Degree Week,” an intense time of study and class...
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March 23, 2009 - Hundreds of students, including Machinists, are on campus attending the National Labor College’s “Degree Week,” an intense time of study and classes for students taking the majority of their coursework online.
New Recovery, New Jobs
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March 13, 2009 - People across the country and around the world are asking themselves, what's going to happen to me in this economy?
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March 13, 2009 - People across the country and around the world are asking themselves, what's going to happen to me in this economy?
Solis Heads DOL
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February 27, 2009 - Finally after more than two months of waiting a game of political cat and mouse, Congresswoman Hilda Solis of California became the new Departm...
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February 27, 2009 - Finally after more than two months of waiting a game of political cat and mouse, Congresswoman Hilda Solis of California became the new Department of Labor Secretary.
A 'Green' Education...
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February 27, 2009 - The National Labor College is partnering with the AFL-CIO to develop the Green Workplace Representative Certificate Program. Union members will...
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February 27, 2009 - The National Labor College is partnering with the AFL-CIO to develop the Green Workplace Representative Certificate Program. Union members will be trained to identify areas where employers can save money by going “Green.” For more information please browse the college’s website at www.nlc.edu.