Thursday, November 22, 2012

Today's Teamster News 11.22.12

How to keep your holiday shopping Made in America  Manufacture This   ...one of the earliest trends this year is buying American-made products...
Walmart rattled by growing unrest ahead of Black Friday's strike  Guardian   ...As Walmart opens its doors earlier than ever for Thanksgiving sales, it faces its first strike in 50 years by disgruntled workers...
Unions urge Congress to avoid federal-worker cuts  The Hill   ...A coalition of more than 20 federal and postal worker unions and organizations wrote Congress on Tuesday urging members not to cut worker pay and benefits as part of a “fiscal cliff” deal on the deficit...
Emails reveal seamy campaign operation (opinion)  Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel   ...what's clear from the emails is that Walker's campaign staff was helping to manage county government for the benefit of only one citizen - Scott Walker...
Teamsters' Statement on Ruling in Favor of Liquidation of Hostess Brands  IBT   ...We estimate the liquidation process will occur over the next six months as the company sells off assets. “For our 6,700 Teamster Hostess members, our union will be focusing its efforts on ensuring that they receive what they are owed in the form of wages for hours worked and accrued benefits...
ABF Negotiations To Start December 18-19  IBT   ...On November 29, representatives from local unions will meet in Kansas City to review the union’s proposals in preparation for the start of negotiations...