Topic: Labor Unions
With Nelson, GOP blocks Obama labor board nominee
AP News
With Nelson, GOP blocks Obama labor board nomineeSenate Democrats are unable to muscle through President Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for the National Labor Relations Board, because one of their own has joined the Republicans to block the nomination. The task for Democratic leaders turned more difficult ...
Union agenda losing ground
Las Vegas Sun
Gridlock in Washington threatens reform plans When Richard Trumka ascended a stage in Pittsburgh last year to accept the presidency of AFL-CIO, he vowed to reinvigorate a flagging labor movement beset by globalization, corporate power and union infighting. The burly third-generation mine worker pledged victories on health care and labor ...
Union rejects governor's request for pay freeze
AP News
Nebraska union representing thousands of employees rejects governor's request for pay freezeA union representing about 11,000 Nebraska state workers rejected Gov. Dave Heineman's request that they forgo pay raises next fiscal year, a move Heineman hinted could lead to layoffs. "I'm very disappointed in the union ...
Union eager to play role of partner, not foe
Las Vegas Sun
As Clark County and the Service Employees International Union prepare to sit down at the bargaining table to negotiate a new contract, the labor organization is positioning itself as more of an ally than an adversary. On Tuesday, the union reached out to the County Commission, unveiling four financial initiatives ...
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