by insulatorsjatc | Apr 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Unions, environmentalists and other allies yesterday rallied on Capitol Hill against Fast Track trade promotion authority. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) said, “Our trade policies should level the playing field, punish those who violate the law and strengthen...
by insulatorsjatc | Apr 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Some companies put a portion of wages under a category for daily expenses to get around compensation rules, but a crackdown is underway “At the moment, demand is high for skilled construction workers along the Gulf Coast, and companies are stealing workers from...
by insulatorsjatc | Apr 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) – German labor union Verdi is prepared for a long fight with U.S. online retailer Amazon.com Inc for better pay and conditions and expects more strikes this Christmas. Verdi has organized frequent strikes at Amazon since May 2013...
by insulatorsjatc | Apr 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Despite massive outcry, the Indiana State Senate passed HB 1019 on Wednesday by a 27-22 vote, repealing the state’s Common Construction Wage (CCW). 12 Republicans bucked the extremists in their party and voted against repeal, but it was not enough to save the...
by insulatorsjatc | Apr 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Common wage protest Thousands rallied outside the Indiana Statehouse Monday to protest legislation that would roll back the state’s common construction wage law, which sets union-level pay for workers on public projects, including schools. The Republican-backed...
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