Saturday, October 27, 2012

Today's Teamster News 10.27.12

Can the Future of the U.S. Be Seen in Europe Today?  Iacono Research   ...Two reports ...  lay out just how bad conditions are for the poor in some countries as putting food on the family table has become more and more challenging while losing your job and your health care benefits has turned into a death sentence for some...
Michigan Vote a Test Case on Enshrining the Rights of Unions  New York Times   ...Tired of battling legislative efforts to roll back union rights in state after state, organized labor is trying a new strategy: going on the offense. The first target is Michigan, the cradle of the United Automobile Workers and a bastion of union power...
Pending trade pact could cost Maine shoe worker jobs, forum told  Kennebec Journal   ...Trans-Pacific Partnership, now in negotiations, would hurt state's New Balance factories, state representatives claim...
Ohio lawmakers want to slow Gov. John Kasich's plan to lease Ohio Turnpike  The Plain Dealer   ...Two Democratic state lawmakers hope to slow Republican Gov. John Kasich's plans to lease control of the Ohio Turnpike to the highest private bidder...
Milwaukee County DA responds to Rite-Hite letter to employees  Badger Democracy   ...Milwaukee County DA John Chisolm’s office has responded to an inquiry regarding the controversial letter sent to Rite-Hite employees, informing them of the consequences of an Obama re-election...
Teamsters:  'We feel like the family's grown' with addition of Genesys Convalescent Center  MLive.com   ...Employees are Genesys Convalescent Center in Grand Blanc Township have voted to become members of Teamsters Local 332 in Flint...