February News

February 29, 2004
AHL strong with or without NHL stoppage
The American Hockey League might benefit in popularity during NHL’s inevitable work stoppage.

February 29, 2004
County Hopefuls Cash In From Unions
Labor unions reached deep into their pockets to help city officials in this years elections.

February 29, 2004
Strike Looms Over Metro Transit Talks
Union officials say they would not walk off the job until the state's presidential caucus meetings.

February 28, 2004
Biggest Campaign Donors Move In Political Circles
SEIU gave the single largest contribution in this election cycle.

February 28, 2004
Partnership forged in labor's trenches
In unions, gay activists find a partner in battle.

February 27, 2004
Boston Teachers to Take Strike Vote
Union and district disagree over pay and class size.

February 27, 2004
Offshore Backlash
Workers adopt resolution calling for end to global sourcing of tech workers.

February 25, 2004
State of the Unions
Corrupt leadership took two big-city teachers' unions to the brink of despair and financial ruin.

February 25, 2004
Lectures Cancelled By Strike
The AUT academics walk-out of 110 higher education institutions around the UK.

February 25, 2004
Hospital Workers Protest Changes
Hospital representatives attributed rally to the SEIU 1199's ongoing drive to unionize 1,800 workers.

February 25, 2004
Judge Orders New Union Election
2,200 UFCW members did not receive proper advance notice of January 2003 officer election.

February 24, 2004
Cintas Sues Union for Defamation, Trade Secret Violations and Other Actions
UNITE seeks to organize Cintas' employees without a secret-ballot election.

February 24, 2004
Culinary Launches New Attack Against Aladdin Buyer
Culinary union's organizing campaign has been resisted by the current Aladdin owner.

February 24, 2004
Sacked U-Haul employees win lawsuit, reinstatement
Judge ordered U-Haul to rehire, pay for lost wages and post a notice outlining employees' rights regarding the union.

February 24, 2004
Adjunct union at New School?
Adjuncts' eligibility to join the union under review in Washington.

February 24, 2004
Trade Rumors Heating Up
Who is going all out for the Stanley Cup?

February 23, 2004
Paige Denounces Teachers' Union
Paige said he chose the wrong words to describe the tactics of NEA lobbyists.

February 22, 2004
Workers dig in heels, step up picketing
AFL-CIO's attack on Harry Kelber, the 90-year old editor of the Labor Educator.

February 21, 2004
Grocery Workers Win Lawmakers’ Backing
Safeway losing at least $20 million a month with union strike.

February 19, 2004
Union nurses OK strike
Burlington County Medical Center nurses strike to keep the facility a community hospital.

February 19, 2004
I.M.P.A.C.T wit Union Ironworkers
A Conversation with Eric Waterman, CEO of the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust

February 19, 2004
Professionals: Writers
The embattled writers guild continues to address issues amid controversy

February 19, 2004
Major Labor Unions back Kerry Candidacy
The AFL-CIO endorsed John Kerry, urging 13 million + workers to support the candidate.

February 19, 2004
Once-divided unions unite around Kerry
Organized labor expected to stage an official, if belated, display of unity

February 19, 2004
Remaking America in Wal-Mart's Image
Grocery retailers try to keep labor costs in-line with the competing giant.

February 19, 2004
Union rat makes appearance on Excelsior Ave
Union plumbers used inflatable rat to show dissatisfaction in nonunion plumbers working on Marriott hotel.

February 19, 2004
Ahold's Stop & Shop agrees contract, averts strike
After seven months of talks, 3-year agreement reached.

February 19, 2004
Ahold's Stop & Shop agrees contract, averts strike
After seven months of talks, 3-year agreement reached.

February 18, 2004
Union Plans March, Rally for Immigrants
Union demanding amnesty and equal rights for immigrants

February 18, 2004
Hotel Union to Take Over Local Chapter
Local 24 owes $400,000 to international; Friday hearing will discuss its future.

February 18, 2004
Killing the Messenger
AFL-CIO's attack on Harry Kelber, the 90-year old editor of the Labor Educator.

February 17, 2004
Fired Berkeley Bowl Worker Vindicated, Gets Unemployment
Former employee can now use ruling to boost his claim with the NLRB.

February 17, 2004
Local AFSCME withholds official endorsement
UC chapter shifts focus from endorsements to a strategy of a Democratic victory.

February 17, 2004
NURSES STRIKE: NMH, union will meet Monday
The officials in the longest nursing strike in U.S. history return to the negotiating table.

February 16, 2004
The City Budget and Labor Unions
NYC union representatives angered by city’s request for support.

February 16, 2004
Local Leaders Back Food Service Union
Stop and Shop averts a threatened strike by signing a 3-year agreement with UFCW.

February 16, 2004
Keyspan, Union Avert Strike
Company and union agree 1 ½ hours before labor pact expired for 2,600 workers.

February 16, 2004
Labor Unions: Tools of a Lost Era
The individual no longer needs union support because of legislation and the government.

February 16, 2004
Unions Coming Together
NUP members see a need for a new vehicle to push for new organizing.

February 9, 2004
New Test for "Right to Work"
New labor organizing techniques that have led business to gather its lawyers.

February 6, 2004
Rallying in LA for grocery strikers
20,000 grocery workers and supporters marched through the streets of Inglewood.

February 4, 2004
AmWest Management, Flight Attendants To Talk
Contract negotiations expected to last through March

February 4, 2004
MSD bond issue passes easily

February 4, 2004
Labor Ponders Edwards, Kerry
Edwards meets with labor leaders in North Carolina.

February 4, 2004
American Federation of Teachers Endorses Sen. John Kerry for President
AFT says Kerry’s vision for America will keep our nation strong and secure.

February 4, 2004
Dramatic' Announcement Due On Supermarket Strike
UFCW secretive, but promises a "dramatic development" in 117-day strike.

February 4, 2004
Grocery Strike: Supermarkets Reject Union Offer
Striking and locked-out workers have had their strike pay reduced.

February 4, 2004
Westport Food Union Threatens Stop & Shop Strike
The union’s contract is scheduled to expire at midnight Feb. 14.

February 4, 2004
A new union proposal?
UFCW announcement scheduled for today.

February 3, 2004
Rally Friday to Support Union Drive at Franklin Street Bakery
The NLRB to conduct a representation election on Feb. 12.

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