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Archives for March 2010

GOP Senator Blocks Aid to Unemployed

As Congress considers much-needed relief for America’s jobless workers and debates proposals to jump-start the economy, Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) blocked a stopgap bill to extend jobless benefits, saying its $9 billion cost should not be added to the national debt. Coburn’s block means the Senate, which goes on a two-week recess today, won’t consider… [Read More]

Obama Fills Two Key Labor Posts

Two nominees to the National Labor Relations Board were among 15 recess appointments announced by President Obama on March 27. Craig Becker and Mark Pearce had strong support from the nation’s unions, but Republicans had held up their approval in the U.S. Senate. Unlike appointments that are confirmed by the Senate, recess appointments only last… [Read More]

Earth Day Clean-Up: Volunteers Needed!

PG&E SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR EARTH DAY CLEAN-UP California’s parks need assistance. You can help by joining the 2010 Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup on Saturday, April 17. PG&E is a presenting sponsor of the 2010 Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup, in partnership with the California State Parks Foundation. Over the past eight years, our PG&E… [Read More]

City of Santa Clara Changes Unit Meeting

Unit 1141, City of Santa Clara, has a new meeting date. Starting with the month of April, meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of the month. The April meeting will be on the 14th. Sheila Lawton, Business Representative

(Video) New York Rally Hits NV Energy

NO HEART, NO AWARD! IBEW Local 1245 Protests Award to NV Energy in New York 3-25-10 NV Energy retirees travel to New York to protest bogus award to NV Energy for “excellence in benefits” DATE UPLOADED: 3/28/10 CREDIT: IBEW 1245 Media

Haentjens Takes Brill’s Assignment Area

Until further notice, Assistant Business Manager Mike Haentjens will be responsible for representing Local 1245 members in Bill Brill‘s PG&E assignment area. Haentjens’ phone number is (805) 773-1946. As some members may know from recent news reports, Business Rep Bill Brill is experiencing significant personal problems. Local 1245 encourages everyone to remember that, in America,… [Read More]

Asbestos Exposure: Occupational Hazard

ASBESTOS EXPOSURE: AN OCCUPATIONAL THREAT TO HEALTH By Mastagni, Holstedt, Amick, Miller & Johnsen   The Sacramento law firm of Mastagni, Holstedt, Amick, Miller & Johnsen represents dozens of workers in workers’ compensation claims for injuries caused by exposure to asbestos.  This article is a summary of important information regarding asbestos claims under California workers’… [Read More]