September 2002
Decision Time on Utility Deregulation
A special message from International President Edwin D. Hill on the issue of Utility Deregulation....September 30, 2002.
Press Release: Leave Electricity Out of Energy Bill....September 30, 2002.
California Governor Signs Paid Family Leave Bill
Governor Gray Davis has signed legislation making California the first state in the nation to provide its workers paid family leave ....September 24, 2002.
Daschle to Republicans: Face Domestic Challenges
In the midst of a widening public debate over Iraq, the top Democrat in Congress called on President Bush on Wednesday to refocus attention on critical issues at home such as joblessness, deficit spending and weak economic conditions.....September 23, 2002.
Special Message from International President Hill: "Thanks for Overwhelming Response to EST Survey" ....September 19, 2002.
When Corporations Behave Badly, People More Receptive...
Union organizers have a unique opportunity during these times of corporate wrongdoing: a recent poll finds workers are more likely to embrace unions for their job protection and retirement benefits. ...September 18, 2002.
Congress Close to Granting Amtrak Funding
Ill-timed derailments and well-publicized problems with the high-speed Acela line may be responsible for a Congress close to funding Amtrak at its requested level for next year....September 12, 2002.
Local 50 Members Ratify Dominion Contract
Members of Richmond Local 50 voted overwhelmingly for a five-year contract offer from Dominion Virginia Power. Nearly a month after a two-week strike of 3,700 workers, 81 percent of ballots were returned with a 10 to 1 majority in favor....September 12, 2002.
New England Verizon Layoffs May Hit 2,000
Boston Local 2222 Business Manager Myles Calvey said Friday Verizon will likely announce this week that 2,000 jobs held by IBEW members are considered "surplus," and target them for possible early retirements and layoffs...September 10, 2002.
Beware False Support
Russell W. Gibbons, editor of the Pennsylvania Labor History Journal recently wrote a strong opinion article for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on why working people should be wary of politicians who march with them on Labor Day and vote against them the rest of the year. Click here to see the complete article....September 1, 2002. |
