Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Today's Teamster News 09.04.12

$2.6 Trillion for 2 Million Jobs (opinion)  Economic Populist   ...Anyone find these economic stimulus packages put out by the government and the Federal Reserve ridiculous at this point?  The reality is a direct jobs program would be much cheaper and much more effective to get the economy moving...
Why Do Americans Hate the Media? Just Watch the Conventions.  (opinion)  The Atlantic   ...the "watchdogs" are essentially saying to their flock: "Look at how well connected we are with the wolves we are here to protect you against!" Does that make you feel better protected? Me neither...
Fears Rising, Spaniards Pull Out Their Cash and Get Out of Spain  New York Times   ...Mr. Vildosola is among many who worry that Spain’s economic tailspin could eventually force the country’s withdrawal from the euro and a return to its former currency, the peseta. That dire outcome is still considered a long shot, even if Spain might eventually require a Greek-style bailout...
90,000 Citizens reports for property-insurance discounts rejected  Palm Beach Post   ...Gov. Rick Scott has pushed state-run Citizens to raise premiums, reduce coverage, shrink its risk exposure and help drive customers to private competitors. A lawsuit against Citizens by customers in Palm Beach and Broward counties claims the reinspection program is a “subterfuge” to raise premiums, alleging coordinators withheld payment to inspectors until they changed reports to deny credits...
Unions march in solidarity in Massena parade  Watertown Daily Times   ...Teamsters Local 687 was celebrating its 75th anniversary and ordered special shirts and hats for the occasion. The parade “brings people out. It brings awareness to those who are not unionized,” President Brian K. Hammond said. “It shows we’re unified and care about the work force...”
Labor Day marked with parades, political speeches  Associated Press   ...Teamsters Local 687 was celebrating its 75th anniversary and ordered special shirts and hats for the occasion. The parade “brings people out. It brings awareness to those who are not unionized,” President Brian K. Hammond said. “It shows we’re unified and care about the work force...”