http://labornews.us/ News and information about workers and their search for better working conditions, salaries, benefits, and a better lifestyle. Ariel Perez LaborNews: Information about most of us News and information about workers and their search for better working conditions, salaries, benefits, and a better lifestyle. en Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT LaborNews labornews.podcast@gmail.com Ariel Perez labornews.podcast@gmail.com Labor Workers Worker Salary Wages People Union Unions Employment Unemployment radio mp3 business politics No labornews.podcast@gmail.comNews Blast Podcast - BlastPodcast.com http://dl01.blastpodcast.com/labornews/15492_1144375317.gif http://home.earthlink.net/~chepibe/pods/pics/LN-logo2.gif http://labornews.us/ Tomato farming is tough work for the pickers and the growers. A University of Florida study showed that neither the workers' wages nor the wholesale price of tomatoes has risen for 30 years when adjusted for inflation. Tomato farming is tough work for the pickers and the growers. A University of Florida study showed that neither the workers' wages nor the wholesale price of tomatoes has risen for 30 years when adjusted for inflation. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:18 labor news radio mp3 wages union salaires worker progressiveNews blastpodcast_2905 Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ If workers go on strike, Delphi can hire new employees and then fire them before their 90-day probation period is up, about the time Chiaravalli expects Delphi to need to reach an agreement with unions. If workers go on strike, Delphi can hire new employees and then fire them before their 90-day probation period is up, about the time Chiaravalli expects Delphi to need to reach an agreement with unions. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:03News blastpodcast_2871 Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Perhaps not by chance, on May 1st, when the world had it's eyes on the fate of workers in the US, an agreement was signed giving 450 poverty-wage janitors the right to form a union and raise living standards for their families. Perhaps not by chance, on May 1st, when the world had it's eyes on the fate of workers in the US, an agreement was signed giving 450 poverty-wage janitors the right to form a union and raise living standards for their families. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 2:17 labor news information radio mp3 workers salaries wages union janitorNews blastpodcast_2866 Mon, 08 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ May 1st 2006 felt like I was living in a democratic country again. Small restaurants, mom and pop stores like panaderias and mercados, body shops and garages, nail parlors and beauty salones were all closed. May 1st 2006 felt like I was living in a democratic country again. Small restaurants, mom and pop stores like panaderias and mercados, body shops and garages, nail parlors and beauty salones were all closed. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 2:44 labor news mayday workers unions radio mp3 1stNews blastpodcast_2808 Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Some of those with the most to lose economically are staunchly dedicated to the work boycott. At the Home Depot in Mission Valley this week, day laborers waiting for work in the parking lot said they didn't plan to be there May 1. Some of those with the most to lose economically are staunchly dedicated to the work boycott. At the Home Depot in Mission Valley this week, day laborers waiting for work in the parking lot said they didn't plan to be there May 1. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:28 labor union news information workers salaries wages mp3 radio may 1st first dayNews blastpodcast_2707 Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Like a train without brakes, plans for an immigrant work and school boycott on May 1 continue to build steam across the nation. But some prominent pro-immigrant leaders and groups, including the Archdiocese of Denver, are urging immigrants to go to work and school on May 1. Like a train without brakes, plans for an immigrant work and school boycott on May 1 continue to build steam across the nation. But some prominent pro-immigrant leaders and groups, including the Archdiocese of Denver, are urging immigrants to go to work and school on May 1. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 2:40 labor news unions wages workers radio mp3 may first may 1stNews blastpodcast_2704 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Nearly two months into a strike by janitors at the University of Miami, a determined band of South Florida clergy has rallied religious support for workers that crosses traditional faith boundaries. Nearly two months into a strike by janitors at the University of Miami, a determined band of South Florida clergy has rallied religious support for workers that crosses traditional faith boundaries. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:39 labor news mp3 radio workers salaries unions university miamiNews blastpodcast_2703 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ If passed, the legislation could usher in a new era of segregated housing. A throwback in many ways to the early 20th century model of company towns, these new communities would cluster young teachers into living arrangements governed by etiquette and laws not yet established. If passed, the legislation could usher in a new era of segregated housing. A throwback in many ways to the early 20th century model of company towns, these new communities would cluster young teachers into living arrangements governed by etiquette and laws not yet established. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:44 labor news politics economics wages salaries unions radio mp3News blastpodcast_2686 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ In the UK there is no "right to strike", only immunity against legal recourse providing a lengthy balloting process is followed. In France they have the right to take immediate industrial action and solidarity action to challenge company decisions. In France the right to strike is included in the constitutional rights of all workers. In the UK there is no "right to strike", only immunity against legal recourse providing a lengthy balloting process is followed. In France they have the right to take immediate industrial action and solidarity action to challenge company decisions. In France the right to strike is included in the constitutional rights of all workers. Labornews.podcasat@gmail.com Labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:31 labor news information radio mp3 wages workers salaries politics economicNews blastpodcast_2673 Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ "People were really looking for more flexibility and less stress," he said. "That just got pounded into our heads." The top three complaints of stress were too much work at 28 percent, no room for advancement at 20 percent and deadlines, also at 20 percent. "People were really looking for more flexibility and less stress," he said. "That just got pounded into our heads." The top three complaints of stress were too much work at 28 percent, no room for advancement at 20 percent and deadlines, also at 20 percent. Labornews.podcasat@gmail.com Labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:10 labor news work salaires radio mp3 workerNews blastpodcast_2642 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ With an overwhelming strike authorization vote in hand, and a bankruptcy judge's decision pending, Delta Comair flight attendants represented by Teamsters Local 513 today called on the airline to return to the bargaining table and negotiate a good-faith settlement. With an overwhelming strike authorization vote in hand, and a bankruptcy judge's decision pending, Delta Comair flight attendants represented by Teamsters Local 513 today called on the airline to return to the bargaining table and negotiate a good-faith settlement. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:05 labor news information radio mp3 workers flight attendants salaries wages plitics republican democratNews blastpodcast_2599 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ In contrast to this image, critics say that in terms of wages and benefits, working conditions, sweatshop-style foreign suppliers, and effects on local retail communities, big box Target stores are very much like Wal-Mart, just in a prettier package. In contrast to this image, critics say that in terms of wages and benefits, working conditions, sweatshop-style foreign suppliers, and effects on local retail communities, big box Target stores are very much like Wal-Mart, just in a prettier package. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:32 labor news work workers wages radio mp3 salaries walmart targetNews blastpodcast_2584 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ A recent independent investigation into the alleged human rights abuses at Coke's bottling plants in Colombia, led by New York City Councilman Hiram Monserrate, verified 179 separate human rights abuses at Coke bottling plants in Colombia. A recent independent investigation into the alleged human rights abuses at Coke's bottling plants in Colombia, led by New York City Councilman Hiram Monserrate, verified 179 separate human rights abuses at Coke bottling plants in Colombia. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:09 labor news coca cola radio news mp3 union labor salary wagesNews blastpodcast_2542 Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Obviously those who have something to say about our regressive tax system are outnumbered, and discouraged. Unfortunately, tax and wealth distribution fairness is another victim of the week. A deadly victim, such as so many hardworking men and woman around the country. Obviously those who have something to say about our regressive tax system are outnumbered, and discouraged. Unfortunately, tax and wealth distribution fairness is another victim of the week. A deadly victim, such as so many hardworking men and woman around the country. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:50 labor news accidents radio mp3 workers business wages salariesNews blastpodcast_2535 Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ To fix the problems with our tax system, the participants of ''Since Sliced Bread'' proposed many idea, some of which we presented yesterday. Today, we bring you a few more of a sampling that represents some of them. To fix the problems with our tax system, the participants of ''Since Sliced Bread'' proposed many idea, some of which we presented yesterday. Today, we bring you a few more of a sampling that represents some of them. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:13 labor news workers salaries radio mp3 News blastpodcast_2501 Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ There is strong consensus that our present tax system is unfair to those who work hardest in America and robs average citizens of a voice; that it rewards bad behavior and doesn't do enough to encourage what is right. There is strong consensus that our present tax system is unfair to those who work hardest in America and robs average citizens of a voice; that it rewards bad behavior and doesn't do enough to encourage what is right. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:43 tax labor news citizens workers wages salaries news radio mp3News blastpodcast_2443 Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ ''This is the first national agreement that we're aware of, that's ever dealt with workers or guest workers in this country,'' Arturo Rodriguez, UFW president ''This is the first national agreement that we're aware of, that's ever dealt with workers or guest workers in this country,'' Arturo Rodriguez, UFW president labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:30 labor news politics radio mp3 wages salaries work workers unionsNews blastpodcast_2435 Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Once again we see how with the government in the hands of corporation, not only workers loose their rights and their livelihood. Our children loose too. Once again we see how with the government in the hands of corporation, not only workers loose their rights and their livelihood. Our children loose too. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:37 labor news radio mp3 politics salaries wages workers unionsNews blastpodcast_2290 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Cheaper labor is not the real cost problem. Other costs are. These costs are driven by management and egos of management. The first place to streamline and downsize is in administration, management and corporate expenses. Cheaper labor is not the real cost problem. Other costs are. These costs are driven by management and egos of management. The first place to streamline and downsize is in administration, management and corporate expenses. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:15 labor news politics economy radio mp3 salaries wages workersNews blastpodcast_2255 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Americans with annual incomes of $1 million or more reaped 43 percent of all the savings on investment taxes in 2003. The savings for these taxpayers averaged about $41,400 each. The newspaper's tax cut analysis showed that more than 70 percent of the tax savings on investment income went to the top 2 percent of the population, about 2.6 million taxpayers; that is, the same number of Kansas residents, as reported by the U.S. Sensus Bureau in 2000. Americans with annual incomes of $1 million or more reaped 43 percent of all the savings on investment taxes in 2003. The savings for these taxpayers averaged about $41,400 each. The newspaper's tax cut analysis showed that more than 70 percent of the tax savings on investment income went to the top 2 percent of the population, about 2.6 million taxpayers; that is, the same number of Kansas residents, as reported by the U.S. Sensus Bureau in 2000. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:39 labor news taxes democracy union wages salaries kansas congresNews blastpodcast_2189 Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ The AFL-CIO announced yesterday that it finds itself in a different possition from the Change-to-Win coalition regarding the issues. The AFL-CIO has rejected the inclusion of a guest worker program in the McCain-Kennedy immigration bill that "by their very nature harm the interests of foreign -- and U.S.-born workers alike," but the Change-to-Win coalition supports the guest-worker program in the bill, although it says it will strive to add a series of needed protections for temporary immigrant workers. The AFL-CIO announced yesterday that it finds itself in a different possition from the Change-to-Win coalition regarding the issues. The AFL-CIO has rejected the inclusion of a guest worker program in the McCain-Kennedy immigration bill that "by their very nature harm the interests of foreign -- and U.S.-born workers alike," but the Change-to-Win coalition supports the guest-worker program in the bill, although it says it will strive to add a series of needed protections for temporary immigrant workers. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 4:14 labor news wages salaries radio pm3 unionsNews blastpodcast_2167 Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ ''FPI's new evidence shows that a higher minimum wage not only benefits workers but can spur economic growth that benefits small business owners,'' said KRC labor economist Mark Price. ''Increases in labor costs are offset by savings from lower recruitment and training costs and by greater revenue from increased sales.'' ''FPI's new evidence shows that a higher minimum wage not only benefits workers but can spur economic growth that benefits small business owners,'' said KRC labor economist Mark Price. ''Increases in labor costs are offset by savings from lower recruitment and training costs and by greater revenue from increased sales.'' labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 2:47 labor news radio mp3 wages union salaries politicsNews blastpodcast_2148 Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Protecting the rural sector from cheap, highly subsidized, US agricultural products would help reestablish livelihoods on small farms, allow people to stay on the land and preclude the need to migrate to survive. Protecting the rural sector from cheap, highly subsidized, US agricultural products would help reestablish livelihoods on small farms, allow people to stay on the land and preclude the need to migrate to survive. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:23 labor news unions radio mp3 wages salaries blastpodcast_2119 Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ The Teamsters Union supports measures passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee that include smart border security measures, as well as earned legalization for the 12 million undocumented workers in the country who are essential to our economy and communities. The Teamsters Union supports measures passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee that include smart border security measures, as well as earned legalization for the 12 million undocumented workers in the country who are essential to our economy and communities. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:03 labor news business mp3 radio workers wages salary blastpodcast_2108 Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ "The study points out that wages in the region have not kept up with inflation," said Michael L. Dolfman, regional commissioner of the bureau. Annual inflation in the region, reached 4.4 percent in March 2005. "The study points out that wages in the region have not kept up with inflation," said Michael L. Dolfman, regional commissioner of the bureau. Annual inflation in the region, reached 4.4 percent in March 2005. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:17 labor work wages news workers ny salaries minimum wageNews blastpodcast_2066 Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ The U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit Boston, upheld findings made by the Labor Department in which it found Vieques Air Link Inc. (VAL) violated the whistleblower provisions Act when the pilot was suspended and later fired after he brought up safety concerns to his employer and the Federal Aviation Administration in March 2002. The U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit Boston, upheld findings made by the Labor Department in which it found Vieques Air Link Inc. (VAL) violated the whistleblower provisions Act when the pilot was suspended and later fired after he brought up safety concerns to his employer and the Federal Aviation Administration in March 2002. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 2:27 labor news work working wages union salariesNews blastpodcast_2055 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Michigan's nonprofit community hospitals provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and in the unreimbursed costs of government programs (such as Medicaid and Medicare) and more than $327 million in free or reduced-fee community-based programs in fiscal year 2004 (the most recent year for which data is available), Michigan's nonprofit community hospitals provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and in the unreimbursed costs of government programs (such as Medicaid and Medicare) and more than $327 million in free or reduced-fee community-based programs in fiscal year 2004 (the most recent year for which data is available), labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:25 labor, news, union, work, workers, salary, wages, salaries, people, most of usNews blastpodcast_2037 Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Hoping to stem persistent hunger and improve nutrition for poor children, the Chicago Public Schools and Greater Chicago Food Depository are sending kids home from school for the weekend with sacks of food. Hoping to stem persistent hunger and improve nutrition for poor children, the Chicago Public Schools and Greater Chicago Food Depository are sending kids home from school for the weekend with sacks of food. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:20 labor news salaries workers unionsNews blastpodcast_2017 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Job security, health care, vacations and pensions are fragmenting and falling away. I fear the worst. Job security, health care, vacations and pensions are fragmenting and falling away. I fear the worst. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:44 labor unions workers salaries wagesNews blastpodcast_1998 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us "Any way you look at this, these people's lifestyles are changing drastically and not for the better," said Gary N. Chaison, professor of labor relations at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. "It's the end of the grand social contract that Henry Ford began. It's going to be a very sad ending for tens of thousands of American people." "Any way you look at this, these people's lifestyles are changing drastically and not for the better," said Gary N. Chaison, professor of labor relations at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. "It's the end of the grand social contract that Henry Ford began. It's going to be a very sad ending for tens of thousands of American people." labornews.podcast@gmail.com labornews.podcast@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:00News blastpodcast_1937 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Nearly 65 million women are now in America's workforce, including three-quarters of U.S. mothers of children younger than 18. Nearly 65 million women are now in America's workforce, including three-quarters of U.S. mothers of children younger than 18. Aaperez@ucsc.edu Aaperez@ucsc.edu LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 2:38News blastpodcast_1907 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ The survey of over 1,500 families-from very low-income, to moderate- and high-income groups-also showed surprising agreement both on causes of poverty and on measures to reduce it. But virtually none of the moves they support are being considered by the GOP-controlled Congress or President Bush. The survey of over 1,500 families-from very low-income, to moderate- and high-income groups-also showed surprising agreement both on causes of poverty and on measures to reduce it. But virtually none of the moves they support are being considered by the GOP-controlled Congress or President Bush. Labornews.podcasat@gmail.com Labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:22News blastpodcast_1889 Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ How is it possible that such educated and intelligent people forget the simple fact that CEO salaries are set by a board of peers or by a group of CEO wannabes whose salaries go up every time they vote an increase for their bosses? Yes, basically, CEOs set their own salaries, and workers don't. How is it possible that such educated and intelligent people forget the simple fact that CEO salaries are set by a board of peers or by a group of CEO wannabes whose salaries go up every time they vote an increase for their bosses? Yes, basically, CEOs set their own salaries, and workers don't. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:23News blastpodcast_1871 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ There's also good news for the janitors at the University of Miami. After three weeks of protests over low pay wages, janitors will get a raise of 25%, announced the Univeristy president Donna Shalala. The new policy will apply to about 900 workers. The current hourly base pay is $6.40. The new hourly minimum will be $8 for food service workers; $8.55 for housekeepers; and $9.30 for landscapers. In addition, health care benefits will also be offered. There's also good news for the janitors at the University of Miami. After three weeks of protests over low pay wages, janitors will get a raise of 25%, announced the Univeristy president Donna Shalala. The new policy will apply to about 900 workers. The current hourly base pay is $6.40. The new hourly minimum will be $8 for food service workers; $8.55 for housekeepers; and $9.30 for landscapers. In addition, health care benefits will also be offered. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 2:49News blastpodcast_1849 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ In a show of strength that surprised even the organizers, tens of thousand of immigrants poured into the Loop Friday, bringing their calls for immigration reform to the heart of the city's economic and political power. But few main stream media outlets reported this large scale demonstration. In a show of strength that surprised even the organizers, tens of thousand of immigrants poured into the Loop Friday, bringing their calls for immigration reform to the heart of the city's economic and political power. But few main stream media outlets reported this large scale demonstration. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 2:54News blastpodcast_1806 Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Why doesn't Mr. Bush get any economic respect? I think it's because most Americans sense, correctly, that he doesn't care about people like them. We're living in a time when many Americans are feeling economically insecure, but a tiny elite has been growing incredibly rich. And Mr. Bush's problem is that he identifies so totally with the lucky, wealthy few that in unscripted settings he can't manage even a few sentences of empathy with ordinary Americans. He doesn't feel your pain, and it shows. Why doesn't Mr. Bush get any economic respect? I think it's because most Americans sense, correctly, that he doesn't care about people like them. We're living in a time when many Americans are feeling economically insecure, but a tiny elite has been growing incredibly rich. And Mr. Bush's problem is that he identifies so totally with the lucky, wealthy few that in unscripted settings he can't manage even a few sentences of empathy with ordinary Americans. He doesn't feel your pain, and it shows. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:34News blastpodcast_1795 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Overall, Oxford Analytica predicts that the influence of unions will remain stable in the near term due to the shrinking manufacturing workforce. This also includes the fact that service, construction and public sector unions are adopting effective new organizing strategies and campaign approaches, and that worker rights have gained visibility in the mass media, through negative publicity associated with off-shoring. Overall, Oxford Analytica predicts that the influence of unions will remain stable in the near term due to the shrinking manufacturing workforce. This also includes the fact that service, construction and public sector unions are adopting effective new organizing strategies and campaign approaches, and that worker rights have gained visibility in the mass media, through negative publicity associated with off-shoring. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 3:19News blastpodcast_1764 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Ignoring such violations of workers' rights, the Bush administration is proposing to include Ecuador in the so-called Andean Free Trade Agreement (AFTA). Like the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), the pact does not include enforceable protections for workers' right to form a union or other core human rights. The Bush administration could send AFTA to Congress in the coming months, with a vote by spring. Ignoring such violations of workers' rights, the Bush administration is proposing to include Ecuador in the so-called Andean Free Trade Agreement (AFTA). Like the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), the pact does not include enforceable protections for workers' right to form a union or other core human rights. The Bush administration could send AFTA to Congress in the coming months, with a vote by spring. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 2:50News blastpodcast_1746 Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ ''When contractors pay less than agreed-upon wages, or do not pay at all, they violate labor laws and subject honest contractors to unfair competition,'' said Santa Cruz Police Chief Howard Skerry, whose department joined forces with a Latino community service agency to set up the hotline. ''When contractors pay less than agreed-upon wages, or do not pay at all, they violate labor laws and subject honest contractors to unfair competition,'' said Santa Cruz Police Chief Howard Skerry, whose department joined forces with a Latino community service agency to set up the hotline. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 00:03:06News blastpodcast_1717 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ After the strikes, the vietnamese government increased the minimum wage in foreign invested factories by nearly 40 percent. Monthly earnings went from less than $40 a month to a minimum of $55. After the strikes, the vietnamese government increased the minimum wage in foreign invested factories by nearly 40 percent. Monthly earnings went from less than $40 a month to a minimum of $55. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:16News blastpodcast_1682 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Shalala, who as the University of Miami president makes more than $500,000 a year, . . . declined to comment about the walk out beyond an earlier statement, noting the formation of a group to look into compensation for contract workers. Shalala, who as the University of Miami president makes more than $500,000 a year, . . . declined to comment about the walk out beyond an earlier statement, noting the formation of a group to look into compensation for contract workers. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:16News blastpodcast_1647 Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ The head of the second-largest labor union in the country, said: "We are not going to let the right of companies to fire at the snap of a finger become entrenched in French law. We are not going to let France operate under the same rules as the socially most backward countries." The head of the second-largest labor union in the country, said: "We are not going to let the right of companies to fire at the snap of a finger become entrenched in French law. We are not going to let France operate under the same rules as the socially most backward countries." labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:03News blastpodcast_1631 Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ David Groves, a spokesman for the Washington State Labor Council, said he's not surprised that there's been some resistance to the union security clause, but it is an essential tool that gives the union bargaining strength. David Groves, a spokesman for the Washington State Labor Council, said he's not surprised that there's been some resistance to the union security clause, but it is an essential tool that gives the union bargaining strength. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:22News blastpodcast_1608 Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Census data released this past August suggests that the number of Americans in poverty grew slightly in 2004 (the most recent year for which data is available) to 12.7 percent from the 12.5 percent recorded the previous year, representing about 37 million mericans. Since 2000, the number of people living in official poverty has increased by 5.4 million. But according to experts, that number vastly underestimates the real total. Duke university sociology professor David Brady puts it this way: "Each August we Americans tell ourselves a lie. The entire episode is profoundly dishonest." Census data released this past August suggests that the number of Americans in poverty grew slightly in 2004 (the most recent year for which data is available) to 12.7 percent from the 12.5 percent recorded the previous year, representing about 37 million mericans. Since 2000, the number of people living in official poverty has increased by 5.4 million. But according to experts, that number vastly underestimates the real total. Duke university sociology professor David Brady puts it this way: "Each August we Americans tell ourselves a lie. The entire episode is profoundly dishonest." labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:12News blastpodcast_1605 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ "County workers provide many vital services that make Santa Cruz County a better place to live," one of the organizers said. "Many of these services require a level of training and experience that are difficult to quickly replace. Workers are marching for community support to maintain community services by retaining the people who provide them." "County workers provide many vital services that make Santa Cruz County a better place to live," one of the organizers said. "Many of these services require a level of training and experience that are difficult to quickly replace. Workers are marching for community support to maintain community services by retaining the people who provide them." labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 2:35News blastpodcast_1567 Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Whather the economy is growing as fast as it should be or not, the simple fact is that, in America, we leave in the world's reachest country, and disposable income abounds. But what happens when there's a slip in the economic growth, or even worse, when that disposable income is not shared by all? Whather the economy is growing as fast as it should be or not, the simple fact is that, in America, we leave in the world's reachest country, and disposable income abounds. But what happens when there's a slip in the economic growth, or even worse, when that disposable income is not shared by all? labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:24News blastpodcast_1554 Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Union workers are calling for developers to use local contractors to build a string of Walgreens stores between Rochester to Geneva, NY. Union workers are calling for developers to use local contractors to build a string of Walgreens stores between Rochester to Geneva, NY. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:01News blastpodcast_1525 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Americans have always believed that hard work will bring rewards, but vast numbers now cannot meet their bills even with two or three jobs. More than one in 10 citizens live below the poverty line, and the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening. Americans have always believed that hard work will bring rewards, but vast numbers now cannot meet their bills even with two or three jobs. More than one in 10 citizens live below the poverty line, and the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:32 blastpodcast_1505 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ The suit asserts that the genetically modified alfalfa will probably contaminate conventionally grown alfalfa at a fast pace, ultimately forcing farmers to pay for Monsanto's patented gene technology whether they want the technology or not. The suit asserts that the genetically modified alfalfa will probably contaminate conventionally grown alfalfa at a fast pace, ultimately forcing farmers to pay for Monsanto's patented gene technology whether they want the technology or not. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:32News blastpodcast_1516 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ AUT general secretary Sally Hunt said university staff had run out of patience. "Employers must respond immediately with an offer - not talks about talks - if they are to prevent disruption." "For too long, she added, they have had to accept the tired old excuses from vice-chancellors of wanting to pay more, but not having the money. That money is here now," she said. AUT general secretary Sally Hunt said university staff had run out of patience. "Employers must respond immediately with an offer - not talks about talks - if they are to prevent disruption." "For too long, she added, they have had to accept the tired old excuses from vice-chancellors of wanting to pay more, but not having the money. That money is here now," she said. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:10News blastpodcast_1472 Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ "This is a very good job," said industry analyst Art Hatfield of investment bank and brokerage Morgan Keegan. "It has all the kind of benefits associated with the U.S. manufacturing sector 20 years ago." "This is a very good job," said industry analyst Art Hatfield of investment bank and brokerage Morgan Keegan. "It has all the kind of benefits associated with the U.S. manufacturing sector 20 years ago." labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:20News blastpodcast_1458 Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ "Hell, no, don't bring no one in from nowhere," said Johnson, a 47-year-old Mississippi native who founded his consortium of 35 minority contractors a decade ago. "Train the people here. Give the people here the same opportunity you're willing to give someone out of this country." "Hell, no, don't bring no one in from nowhere," said Johnson, a 47-year-old Mississippi native who founded his consortium of 35 minority contractors a decade ago. "Train the people here. Give the people here the same opportunity you're willing to give someone out of this country." labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:40News blastpodcast_1439 Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Consumer advocates, trial lawyers and state officials say the recent moves to preempt state laws through federal regulation are a backdoor effort by the Bush administration to protect manufacturers from liability for faulty products. Consumer advocates, trial lawyers and state officials say the recent moves to preempt state laws through federal regulation are a backdoor effort by the Bush administration to protect manufacturers from liability for faulty products. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:28News blastpodcast_1419 Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ "We can never enter into a trade agreement that does not have labor and environmental standards as part of trade-Clinton said-. If we don't have trade agreements that lift the bottom up, we'll only see a race to the bottom." "We can never enter into a trade agreement that does not have labor and environmental standards as part of trade-Clinton said-. If we don't have trade agreements that lift the bottom up, we'll only see a race to the bottom." labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 2:28News blastpodcast_1400 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Since 2001, the Pentagon's budget has increased by 20 percent. The United States now accounts for almost half of world military spending, meaning it's budget is nearly as much as the rest of the world's combined. Since 2001, the Pentagon's budget has increased by 20 percent. The United States now accounts for almost half of world military spending, meaning it's budget is nearly as much as the rest of the world's combined. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:32News blastpodcast_1363 Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Packers and mechanics at the Blue Diamond plant in Sacramento, CA, say their employer has denied them respect, raises, and benefits for many years. Last summer, they began organizing to form a union with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. But when workers stood up to exercise their rights, Blue Diamond's anti-union campain went off. Packers and mechanics at the Blue Diamond plant in Sacramento, CA, say their employer has denied them respect, raises, and benefits for many years. Last summer, they began organizing to form a union with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. But when workers stood up to exercise their rights, Blue Diamond's anti-union campain went off. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:16News blastpodcast_1349 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ UPI reports that some 20 percent of U.S. nurses have left the profession, and 55 percent of nurses surveyed by their professional association said they would not recommend the career to others. UPI reports that some 20 percent of U.S. nurses have left the profession, and 55 percent of nurses surveyed by their professional association said they would not recommend the career to others. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:12News blastpodcast_1330 Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Globalization has so far not led to the creation of sufficient and sustainable decent work opportunities around the world. That has to change, and as many leaders have already said we must make decent work a central objective of all economic and social policies. This report can be a useful tool for promoting that objective. Globalization has so far not led to the creation of sufficient and sustainable decent work opportunities around the world. That has to change, and as many leaders have already said we must make decent work a central objective of all economic and social policies. This report can be a useful tool for promoting that objective. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:57 labor news labornews workers salaries jobs wagesNews blastpodcast_1312 Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Who benefits from "consumer directed" health savings? People with large incomes who have the ability to put significant amounts of pre -tax dollars into a health savings plan. Who benefits from "consumer directed" health savings? People with large incomes who have the ability to put significant amounts of pre -tax dollars into a health savings plan. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:45 labornews labor news health care wages workers salaries blastpodcast_1296 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ A weekly update on avarice in America. A weekly update on avarice in America. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:50 labor news labornews work wages salaries workers blastpodcast_1260 Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Nearly one-half of Americans now live in states that require wages higher than the $5.15 an hour set by Congress nine years ago. And the trend of states raising their minimum wages in the face of federal inaction shows no sign of fading. Nearly one-half of Americans now live in states that require wages higher than the $5.15 an hour set by Congress nine years ago. And the trend of states raising their minimum wages in the face of federal inaction shows no sign of fading. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:16 labor news labornews wages salary minimum wage workersNews blastpodcast_1252 Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Dozens of hotel workers and community allies demonstrated last week against a local hotel owner who has not signed a labor contract in more than 2 years, and who has denied his employees a health insurance plan for 16 months Dozens of hotel workers and community allies demonstrated last week against a local hotel owner who has not signed a labor contract in more than 2 years, and who has denied his employees a health insurance plan for 16 months labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:35 labor news labornews salaries wages workers unionNews blastpodcast_1228 Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ "Too many women get stuck on a 'mummy track' of low pay and low prospects. The pay gap for women working part-time, at nearly 40%, has barely improved since the Sex Discrimination Act was introduced 30 years ago," said Caroline Slocock, the chief executive of the UK Equal Opportunities Commission. "Too many women get stuck on a 'mummy track' of low pay and low prospects. The pay gap for women working part-time, at nearly 40%, has barely improved since the Sex Discrimination Act was introduced 30 years ago," said Caroline Slocock, the chief executive of the UK Equal Opportunities Commission. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:25 labor news labornews workers wages salaries News blastpodcast_1208 Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Outside of the 600 executives the Delphi plan earmarks for bonuses, none of the 24,000 workers the UAW represents at Delphi-and none of the workers in Delphi's five other unions-will get to share in the bonus bonanza the company has proposed, no matter how well Delphi should do. Indeed, Miller wants to fire thousands of Delphi workers and cut the pay of the rest, to just above that of the average Wal-Mart worker. Outside of the 600 executives the Delphi plan earmarks for bonuses, none of the 24,000 workers the UAW represents at Delphi-and none of the workers in Delphi's five other unions-will get to share in the bonus bonanza the company has proposed, no matter how well Delphi should do. Indeed, Miller wants to fire thousands of Delphi workers and cut the pay of the rest, to just above that of the average Wal-Mart worker. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 4:10 labor news wages salary workdersNews blastpodcast_1193 Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Employers still think workers will quit only if disgusted by poor management, and don't grasp the extent to which employees are contemplating the increased salary, opportunities for advancement, recognition and excitement that might await them in a new job. Employers still think workers will quit only if disgusted by poor management, and don't grasp the extent to which employees are contemplating the increased salary, opportunities for advancement, recognition and excitement that might await them in a new job. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:03News blastpodcast_1164 Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.democracynow.org/index.pl?issue=20060127 Three months ago, SEIU asked Americans to submit common sense ideas on how we can strengthen our economy and improve the day-to-day lives of working men and women and their families. Today we have a winner. -Second Part Three months ago, SEIU asked Americans to submit common sense ideas on how we can strengthen our economy and improve the day-to-day lives of working men and women and their families. Today we have a winner. -Second Part labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:52 labor news labornews salary workers union wagesNews blastpodcast_1108 Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.democracynow.org/index.pl?issue=20060127 Three months ago, SEIU asked Americans to submit common sense ideas on how we can strengthen our economy and improve the day-to-day lives of working men and women and their families. Today we have a winner. Three months ago, SEIU asked Americans to submit common sense ideas on how we can strengthen our economy and improve the day-to-day lives of working men and women and their families. Today we have a winner. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:23 labor news workers working salary wages unionNews blastpodcast_1086 Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.democracynow.org/index.pl?issue=20060127 We reproduce clips from an interview by Amy Goodman, from DemocracyNow.org. We reproduce clips from an interview by Amy Goodman, from DemocracyNow.org. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:34 labor news wages workers salaries labor standards unionNews blastpodcast_1073 Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.democracynow.org/index.pl?issue=20060127 Today, we bring clips from an interview by Amy Goodman, from DemocracyNow.org. Today, we bring clips from an interview by Amy Goodman, from DemocracyNow.org. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 4:19 labor news labornews work worker workers salary wagesNews blastpodcast_1049 Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Timbuk2 distributed checks totaling more than $1 million at its Mission District factory to 40 employees participating in its wealth-sharing program. Timbuk2 distributed checks totaling more than $1 million at its Mission District factory to 40 employees participating in its wealth-sharing program. Labornews.podcasat@gmail.com Labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews: Information about most of us No No 2:31 labornews labor news salary worker workers union wage wages News blastpodcast_1000 Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0601220434jan22,1,7824014.story?coll=chi-newsnationworld-hed Six years ago Johnson was earning more than twice as much money--$29 an hour--at a nuclear power plant in nearby Clinton. Then he got laid off and tumbled into an underworld of low wages and slimmed-down benefits. Six years ago Johnson was earning more than twice as much money--$29 an hour--at a nuclear power plant in nearby Clinton. Then he got laid off and tumbled into an underworld of low wages and slimmed-down benefits. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:24 labor work workers working wages union salaryNews blastpodcast_974 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2005/0501.longman.html Many Americans still believe that the U.S. health-care system is the best in the world. But the fact remains that Americans live shorter lives, with more disabilities, than people in countries that spend barely half as much per person on health care. Many Americans still believe that the U.S. health-care system is the best in the world. But the fact remains that Americans live shorter lives, with more disabilities, than people in countries that spend barely half as much per person on health care. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 4:01 labor news workers wages unions salaryNews blastpodcast_946 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ "The restructuring plan announced this morning by Ford is extremely disappointing and devastating news for the many thousands of hard-working men and women who have devoted their working lives to Ford," United Auto Workers president Ron Gettelfinger said in a statement. "The restructuring plan announced this morning by Ford is extremely disappointing and devastating news for the many thousands of hard-working men and women who have devoted their working lives to Ford," United Auto Workers president Ron Gettelfinger said in a statement. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 4:16 labor news workers salary jobs ford wagesNews blastpodcast_936 Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Seems like one of the key things in modern American society is to appeal to the masses of so-called "professionals" who don't see themselves as "labor," and don't realize it's not a level playing field. Seems like one of the key things in modern American society is to appeal to the masses of so-called "professionals" who don't see themselves as "labor," and don't realize it's not a level playing field. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 2:42 labor news work workers wages union sindicatoNews blastpodcast_910 Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ "The government is giving a green light to the coal operators to violate safety" "The government is giving a green light to the coal operators to violate safety" labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 00:03:55 labor work salary miners people newsNews blastpodcast_862 Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ "This is a protest movement of Wal-Mart workers uniting to make their lives better at work and in their communities," said Rick Smith. "This is a protest movement of Wal-Mart workers uniting to make their lives better at work and in their communities," said Rick Smith. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 00:03:34 labor union wages salary workerNews blastpodcast_850 Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Is it any of your business how much your boss makes? Well, when you do, It will cause your eyes to pop! Is it any of your business how much your boss makes? Well, when you do, It will cause your eyes to pop! labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com Is it any of your business how much your boss makes? No No 00:02:50 labor wages workers salary unionNews blastpodcast_836 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Labor will take its major victory from Maryland's health care vote this week to 31 other states, hoping to capitalize on anti-Wal-Mart sentiment and to build momentum in state legislatures considering similar measures Labor will take its major victory from Maryland's health care vote this week to 31 other states, hoping to capitalize on anti-Wal-Mart sentiment and to build momentum in state legislatures considering similar measures labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com Other States Consider Similar Measures No No 00:03:00 labor union wage salary work workers health-careNews blastpodcast_817 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ ''Now our struggle is for genuine equality, which means economic equality." --M. L. King Jr. ''Now our struggle is for genuine equality, which means economic equality." --M. L. King Jr. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 00:03:43 labor work news union wages wage salaryNews blastpodcast_814 Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Rising financial risks for American families Rising financial risks for American families labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No labor news work sallary wage wages unionNews blastpodcast_778 Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Unions have got to find a language that supports ethically the actions they are taking, and that language exists in the ideals of the Civil Rights Movement. Unions have got to find a language that supports ethically the actions they are taking, and that language exists in the ideals of the Civil Rights Movement. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 2:38 labor work news unionsNews blastpodcast_771 Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Even if inflation in the metropolitan area returns to its 2004 pre-gas hike level of 3.5 percent, the transit workers will be looking at a real wage cut. Even if inflation in the metropolitan area returns to its 2004 pre-gas hike level of 3.5 percent, the transit workers will be looking at a real wage cut. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 3:40 labor work news business unionNews blastpodcast_760 Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://labornews.us/ Productivity statistics may be misleading. Productivity statistics may be misleading. labornews.podcasat@gmail.com labornews.podcasat@gmail.com LaborNews, Information about most of us No No 00:05:54 labor work newsNews blastpodcast_754 Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT