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Economic Recovery leaves workers behind
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On: Apr 13, 2012 (15:39:15)
Why is this recovery different from other recoveries?
Many of the reasons are widely known: Rebounding from a financial crisis takes an excruciatingly long time; the huge decline in housing values has reduced Americans’ purchasing power; large corporations are making do with fewer employees — at least, in this country Read More...
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AG Madigan wins wages for workers
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On: Mar 21, 2012 (08:14:18)
Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced March 19 a longtime foreman and subcontractor for a Melrose Park construction company pleaded guilty to 10 counts of forgery for carrying out a scheme to defraud carpenters working on a construction project to soundproof homes around O’Hare Airport Read More...
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AFL-CIO endorses Obama for re-election
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On: Mar 13, 2012 (16:46:18)
In a statement on March 13, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said,
As president, Barack Obama has placed his faith in America’s working men and women to lead our country to economic recovery and to our full potential as a nation Read More...
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Easter Egg hunt March 31
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On: Mar 13, 2012 (11:23:43)
An Easter Egg hunt is set for Saturday, March 31, at Machinists Lodge 822, 2929 N. 5th St, Quincy, for children and grandchildren of all union members, ages one to 12.
Registraition is set for 9:15 a.m., the egg hunt begins at 10 a.m. and the gift certificates will be awarded at 10:30 a.m Read More...
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Manufacturing illusion
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On: Feb 18, 2012 (15:44:28)
Suddenly, manufacturing is back - at least on the election trail. But don't be fooled. The real issue isn't how to get manufacturing back. It's how to get good jobs and good wages back. They aren't at all the same thing.
Republicans have become born-again champions of American manufacturing Read More...
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Attorney General Madigan wins $2.2M in lost wages for workers
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On: Feb 07, 2012 (12:29:35)
Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that over the last two years, her office has collected nearly $2.2 million in wages and benefits owed to Illinois workers.
“The law requires that Illinoisans must be compensated for work they perform, but too often employers shirk the law and don't pay wages that workers have earned,” said Madigan Read More...
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NFL Players Assoc on Indiana "right to work" struggle
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On: Jan 31, 2012 (12:51:50)
The NFLPA's Demaurice Smith on Opposing Indiana's 'Right to Work' Agenda
The Super Bowl is supposed to bring attention and even glory to its host city. But thanks to an anti-worker, anti-union assault by Indiana’s Governor Mitch Daniels and the Republican-controlled legislature, the big game, to be held this year in Indianapolis, is bringing a different kind of attention altogether Read More...
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