Monday, April 4, 2011

Today's Teamster News 04.04.11

Maine Voices: Governor's rhetoric interferes with goals, say GOP state senators (opinion)  Portland Press Herald   ...As Republican senators...we feel compelled to express our discomfort and dismay with the tone and spirit of some of the remarks (Gov. Paul LePage) has made...
State court race the new focus of Wisconsin battle  Politico   ...A conservative judge’s campaign for re-election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court has become the next front in a growing multi-state Republican effort to limit the power of organized labor...
Opponents Begin Push To Repeal Ohio Union Law  Associated Press   ...Mike Patrick said he was first to sign the petition Saturday. The 45-year-old small-business owner said some provisions will hurt public services and the business environment...
LEGISLATURE: Package of bills aimed at curbing misuse of independent contractors  Lahonton Valley News   ...The ...proposals (are) ...supported by labor groups and some construction industry representatives, but opposed by others in the Nevada business community...
School cuts spur Michigan conflict  Wall Street Journal   ..."There is the gathering prospect that we could end up with another Wisconsin."..
Gov. Rick Scott is also Defendant Scott  Orlando Sentinel   ...In his first three months in office, he's been sued at least three times...
Teamsters anticipate strike at Plymouth-based U.S. Foodservice  Daily Planet   ... Talks between the two sides broke down when U.S. Foodservice insisted Local 120 members pay up to 20 percent of their health care insurance premiums - a steep increase...