The things that the U.S. Government did that were predicted to hinder or destroy American business a…→
GOP Senator Blocks Aid to Unemployed
As Congress considers much-needed relief for America’s jobless workers and debates proposals to ju…→
Obama Fills Two Key Labor Posts
Two nominees to the National Labor Relations Board were among 15 recess appointments announced by Pr…→
Reid Opponent Battled Culinary Union
This story by Anjeanette Damon appeared March 15, 2010 in the Reno Gazette Journal. To hear former s…→
Aid to Unemployed Passes, Despite GOP
The Senate finally persuaded Republican Senator Jim Bunning to drop his filibuster against the exten…→
Jobs Bill Overcomes GOP Filibuster
A jobs bill aimed at encouraging businesses to hire more workers broke through a Republican filibust…→
Mining Firm Locks Out 545 near Tehachapi
Editor’s note: Local 1245 Business Rep. Bob Dean passed along this story by Tina Forde of the Teha…→
Tax Financial Speculation to Relieve Budget Crunch
By Dean Baker The Guardian Unlimited, December 14, 2009 There is a growing movement in both the Uni…→
MODESTO BOARD DOES ABOUT-FACE ON UNION CONTRACT
The Modesto Board of Directors has reneged on a contract package achieved through collective bargain…→
MEMBERS RATIFY PACT WITH ALAMEDA MUNICIPAL POWER
Local 1245 members ratified a new agreement with Alameda Municipal Power (City of Alameda) on Dec. 1…→