Archive-2013 Archives

The Case for Prevailing Wage

But prevailing wages laws are increasingly under political attack throughout the country, including in Pennsylvania, where Gov. Tom Corbett is calling

November 6, 2013

Who’s Behind the War on Workers’ Rights?

Less well-known are the powerful anti-worker special interest and well-funded corporate lobbyists behind the legislative war on workers: the Chamber

November 5, 2013

Wis. IBEW Leaders Open High Schoolers’ Eyes to Building Trades

A new program is touting the benefits of trade apprenticeships to high school students in Wisconsin. A new program is

November 1, 2013

Tories Target Federal Workers’ Rights

Buried in the massive omnibus legislation are unrelated measures that limit the power of federal employees and their unions to

October 31, 2013

Volunteer Fund Helps Furloughed Members in Montana

Furloughs were only two weeks off when members attending the local union’s September monthly meeting decided to come to the

October 30, 2013

Four Ways to Jump Start the Economy

Despite 42 straight months of job growth, the rate of recovery remains sluggish and is ineffective in making a dent

October 29, 2013

Record NJATC Donation Will Enhance Outside Line Training

“After Sandy, we had NECA contractors bringing in workers from all over the country. They helped us get back

October 28, 2013

Central Calif. Local Plays Key Role in Winning PLA Ordinance in Watsonville

Even though their employers identified with organized labor, some of the council staffers in the city, located 90 miles south

October 25, 2013

Mich. Judge Blasts Municipal Union Busting

As reported by the WOOD-TV: [Howe] withheld a $1 an hour raise from one union member and, without city council approval,

October 24, 2013

Ariz. Whistleblower Fights Worker Misclassification

Misclassification occurs when a full-time employee is listed as an independent contractor by his or her employer. As we

October 15, 2013

The Case for Prevailing Wage

Who’s Behind the War on Workers’ Rights?

Wis. IBEW Leaders Open High Schoolers’ Eyes to Building Trades

Tories Target Federal Workers’ Rights

Volunteer Fund Helps Furloughed Members in Montana

Four Ways to Jump Start the Economy

Record NJATC Donation Will Enhance Outside Line Training

Central Calif. Local Plays Key Role in Winning PLA Ordinance in Watsonville

Mich. Judge Blasts Municipal Union Busting

Ariz. Whistleblower Fights Worker Misclassification

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