1. The government collected less in taxes in 2010 than it has in over three generations, and tax rates are at historic lows. 2. The Bush tax cuts added $1.7 trillion to the nation’s debt over 2001-2008, which is more than it would cost to send 24 million kids to four-year public universities. 3. Corporate income taxes totaled about 1 percent of GDP… [Read More]
Archives for April 2011
Fund Established for Urrutia’s Son
Aaron Urrutia, 30, the son of Carson City Troubleman Steve Urrutia, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 16. Aaron leaves behind a wife, Pam, son, Daimon 10 and daughter Tesa 5. As well as the terrible emotional loss this young family is experiencing they have been left struggling financially as well. An account has been established… [Read More]
Darbee Resigns PG&E Posts
DARBEE RESIGNS POST AT PG&E PG&E Chairman Peter Darbee, a leader praised for his efforts to promote green energy but heavily criticized in the wake of the fatal San Bruno pipeline explosion, is leaving the company at the end of the month. Darbee told employees that stepping down would help the San Francisco company regain… [Read More]
Bargaining Report: Physical & Benefits
PHYSICAL AND BENEFITS COMMITTEES BEGIN REVIEWING MEMBER PROPOSALS PHYSICAL NEGOTIATIONS The Local 1245 Physical Bargaining Committee spent the week of April 18 sorting all the proposals that were sent electronically and from unit meetings. Currently, 1646 proposals have been submitted and the Committee will continue to accept proposals through April 30. The Committee next will… [Read More]
Rally Set for May 3 in Vegas
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Ensign Entangles Yackira in Sleaze
When U.S. Senator John Ensign resigned in disgrace from the US Senate, effective May 3, he left NV Energy up to its elbows in one of the sleaziest political soap operas in ages. It all began when Ensign contacted NV Energy and asked CEO Michael Yackira to “hire” Ensign’s mistress’s husband, Doug Hampton. NV Energy,… [Read More]
Japanese Nuclear Workers at Limit
Workers battling the crisis at Japan‘s stricken nuclear plant suffer from insomnia, show signs of dehydration and high blood pressure and are at risk of developing depression or heart trouble, a doctor who met with them said Wednesday. The crews have been fighting to get the radiation-spewing Fukushima Dai-ichi plant under control since it was… [Read More]
Roseville Unit May Meeting Location
Unit 3512, Roseville, has changed the location of its unit meeting for the May meeting only. The May meeting will be at Roseville Elks Lodge, 3000 Brady Lane, in Roseville, CA. Pat Waite, Business Representative
TMWA Unit Location Change
Unit 3310, Truckee Meadows Water Authority, has a new meeting location: AGC Building, Mill Street at Corporate Street, Reno. Meeting dates and time remain the same. Pat Waite, Business Representative
CalPeco Unit Location & Time Update
Unit 3314, CalPeco, will meet at 6:00 pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Meeting locations will alternate as follows: Odd Months: La Casona 941 Tahoe Blvd Incline Village, NV (Next meeting: May 18) Even Months: Sam’s on Hwy 28 in Zephyr Cove, CA (Next meeting: June 15) Pat Waite, Business Representative
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