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It's "Hard Land" for Locked-Out Miners
Seeded on Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:00 PM EDT (blog.aflcio.org)
The AFL-CIO blog linked to this little fanvid we did.
California Borax Miners Locked Out
Seeded on Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:59 PM EDT (blog.aflcio.org)
This is an old seed, but its the initial story about the Rio Tinto miners locked out of the mines in Boron, CA.
Labor Struggle in Boron: Union Workers in CA Town Locked Out by Mining Giant Rio Tinto After Stalled Contract Talks
Seeded on Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:44 PM EDT (Democracy Now!)
The California mining town of Boron is the site of the second-largest borax mine in the world. A labor struggle is unfolding between some 600 workers represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 30 and the Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto.
Keep LA. Running: 5k/10k Run/Walk
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:16 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
Keep LA. Running, one of the oldest and most popular distance running events in Southern California, has raised over $1,000,000 for its beneficiary charities over the years.
Former LA County Federation of Labor Political Director Named to Top Statewide Union Post
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:13 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
On June 12th, the Executive Board of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California State Council announced the selection of former Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO Political Director Courtni Sunjoo Pugh as the State Council's new Executive Director.
A 'Living Wage' is Money in the Bank
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:05 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
by Peter Dumon The Los Angeles Times Many successful business owners have the foresight to see great potential in their environment and are responsive to change as their businesses evolve.
Hospital Workers Treat Man For Heart Attack On Southwest Flight
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:59 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
A man who slipped into unconsciousness aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Sacramento to Burbank on Tuesday was lucky that a group of health care workers just happened to be aboard, en route to a union bargaining session.
A Course on Capital Stewardship and Fund Governance
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:56 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
The NLC, in collaboration with the UCLA Center for Labor Research and Education, will offer a course on capital stewardship and fund governance in Los Angeles, introduced by AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka, Monday & Tuesday, July 14-15, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Learn the Real Facts About Immigration
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:53 PM EDT (Los Angeles Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
In March of 2008 our community partner, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) unveiled a new project to identify media distortions of Latinos and immigrants and to arm advocates, community leaders and the media with the facts and the law on some of the …
Hilton Glendale Staff and Managers OK a Five-Year Pact After Local Boycott That Began in 2006
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:50 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
by Jason Wells Glendale News Press Workers at the Hilton Glendale on Wednesday signed a groundbreaking, five-year union contract with hotel managers two years after calling for a community boycott to bring attention to their cause.
Students and Workers Begin 3-day Fast at UCLA
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:47 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
LOS ANGELES - About 20 students and workers began a three-day fast at UCLA Wednesday to call for a new contract for UC health care and service workers, and the group presented 1,000 petition signatures supporting former President Bill Clinton's refusal to cross a picket line to s …
Stand with Our Teachers and Stand up for Our Kids this Friday
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:42 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
Teachers throughout the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will be on the picketline in front of our children's schools to send the message that state budget cuts on the backs of our students is not okay.
"Do Not Patronize" Car Wash List
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:38 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
Support CLEAN and do not patronize these car washes. Read the full story (link below) for details.
Hilton Glendale and Hotel Workers Sign First Union Contract
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:35 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
On June 5th, housekeeping, food service, and front office employees stood side by side with management of the Hilton Los Angeles North/Glendale to sign their first collective bargaining agreement.
Television and Radio Performers: Reach Tentative Agreement on Primetime TV. Contract
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:32 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
On May 28th, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists—the nation's second largest performers' union, representing 70,000 members, including approximately 52,000 working actors reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Prod …
Durazo to Open Building Workforce Partnerships 2008 -- Adapting to Change
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:26 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
This year's event, Adapting to Change, features nationally recognized experts and leaders who will challenge our thinking about climate change policy, the transition to a green economy, and growing economic insecurity.
The Fight for Good Jobs Continues in Torrance: Help Elect our Endorsed Candidates
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:20 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
We need strong new leadership in the City of Torrance that will keep our communities safe and thriving. That's why teachers, firefighters, police officers and the working families of Torrance have endorsed Gavin Wasserman, Tim Goodrich and Cliff Numark.
Janitors: Tentative Agreement on Wages, Benefits, Four-Year Pact for L.A. County
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:10 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
On May 12th, Janitors announced a major breakthrough in contract negotiations at a press conference with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and Robert F. Maguire III, CEO of Maguire Properties, Inc.
Carwash Charged with Retaliating Against Workers for Speaking Out About Abuses
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:05 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
On May 7th a group of carwash workers announced that they have filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Vermont Hand Wash, a carwash owned by Benny Pirian, for retaliating against workers who spoke out about the abuses in their workplace.
AFL-CIO Announces Major New Push to Expose McCain's Economic Record
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:00 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
On May 8th, The AFL-CIO announced plans for a major new push to expose Sen. John McCain's economic record and disastrous health care proposals, which includes a massive door-to-door canvass to 200,000 union swing voters in 22 battleground states over the next two weekends.
Janitors Surprise Building Owners at Cinco de Mayo Party
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:54 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
On May 7th, Janitors surprised members of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) at the association's Cinco de Mayo Party in Hancock Park.
Workers Celebrates the Legacy of Miguel Contreras on the Third Anniversary of his Passing
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:50 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
On May 6th, the Los Angeles Labor Movement celebrated the legacy of former Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Los Angeles County
Three Day Hollywood to the Docks March Ends at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro with a Massive Rally
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:47 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
With a growing 2 million families facing home foreclosures nationwide and the cost of food and gasoline increasing, over 5,000 workers and community members gathered at Berth 87 at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro tonight to fight for good jobs that will keep them in the midd …
WIN: Hollywood to the Docks
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:41 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
Workers Independent News interviewed Maria Elena Durazo and Anthony Cistaro in their piece, Los Angeles March Builds Community Support For Organized Labor - 04/23/08.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Workers and Supporters Celebrate Passage of CRA/LA's Landmark Construction Policy
Seeded on Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:38 PM EDT (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO)
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and over 100 workers, activists and clergy celebrated today's approval by the Los Angeles City Council of the unprecedented "Construction Careers and Project Stabilization Policy."
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Labor Struggle in Boron: Union Workers in CA Town Locked Out by Mining Giant Rio Tinto After Stalled Contract Talks