Saturday, June 9, 2012

Today's Teamster News 06.09.12

Bernanke signals no imminent steps to aid economy  Associated Press   ...Slumping job growth has alarmed some economists who fear the U.S. economy is in trouble. (Federal Reserve Chairman) Ben Bernanke doesn't appear to be one of them...
Trade Deficit for April 2012 - $50.06 Billion  Instapopulist   ...The United States basically has two major ongoing problems with the trade deficit, Chinese goods and Oil imports...
22 States Stand Up Against Citizens United  Economy in Crisis   ...many observers are excited that the court may have to revisit its decision with the effects of the case now apparent. 22 states have filed a brief with the court expressing their support for the Montana court’s ruling, strongly stating their stance against Citizens United...
Obama Campaign adopts "Made in America" fashion collection  Manufacture This   ...Kudos to whomever at the Obama 2012 campaign decided to implement a designer Made in America fashion collection.  Voters who want to show their support for President Obama while simultaneously supporting American-made shirts and handbags should check out the "Runaway to Win" collection...
Republic Airways Teamsters Share Plight About Company's Attacks On Workforce  IBT   ...Teamster pilots, flight attendants and mechanics who work at Republic Airways--which provides regional jet passenger service for mainline U.S. carriers--distributed fliers today at 10 airports nationwide to educate the flying public about the company's ongoing attacks on its employees...
Teamsters' picket highlights era without salary increases  NWI.com   ...Teamsters members working for years without a pay raise conducted an informational picket Friday morning outside the Lake County Government Complex's main entrance...