December 2002
Members Take Action Against Unemployment Benefit Loss
One year ago, all the inside construction members of Detroit Local 58 were working, alongside 400 travelers. Then the construction downturn hit the Midwestern city....December 20, 2002.
NJ Wage Violators Beware: Prevailing Wage Penalty Passes
New Jersey no longer gives prevailing wage violators a slap on the wrist with a nominal penalty. The governor signed this month a labor-sponsored bill that increases fines 10-fold....December 20, 2002.
Some December Journals Mailed with Wrong Cover
The IBEW printed two versions of the December issue of the IBEW Journal. Some members may receive the wrong one at first, but a correct version will be following shortly....December 12, 2002.
System Council Comes to Tentative Agreement With Florida Power
Four days after their three-year contract expired, the system council representing 2,100 utility workers at Florida Power reached a tentative agreement with the company on Thursday....December 6, 2002. |
