Author Archives: bfiasamgarchik

Tell your Representative Iowa needs Fair Share.

Posted on February 4, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Tell your Representative Iowa needs Fair Share. By the IFL Current Iowa law prohibits a union, which is and exclusive collective bargaining representative, from negotiating the inclusion of a “fair share” clause into a collective bargaining agreement with an employer. … Continue reading →

Posted in Iowa Federation of Labor, Jobs, Main Page | 3 Comments

Iowa Blog Round-Up

Posted on February 3, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Blog Round-Up By Sam Garchik First off, Blog for Iowa recognizes a death in the Progressive Family. Molly Ivins' life is eloquently summed up at Century of the Common Iowan.As for births, Florida is finally waking up. They are … Continue reading →

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Message From Ed Fallon

Posted on February 3, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Message From Ed Fallon By Ed Fallon As the first month of the 2007 legislative session ends, it’s encouraging to see the Voter-Owned Iowa Clean Elections (VOICE) initiative receiving serious attention.  More and more Iowans are weighing in on the … Continue reading →

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Senator Tom Harkin to Address Local Foods Conference

Posted on February 1, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Senator Tom Harkin to Address Local Foods Conference By Matt Russell Iowans Gather to Shape Future of Food in Iowa Farmers, consumers, educators, public health professionals, and students will join policy makers in a discussion about the future of Iowa … Continue reading →

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The Real McCain

Posted on January 31, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The Real McCain Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films This has been floating around the Blogosphere, and needs to be put up here as well. Dear activists, colleagues, and friends, We at Brave New Films are becoming increasingly concerned that … Continue reading →

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Jochum Would Open Iowa Elections

Posted on January 30, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Jochum Would Open Iowa Elections By Jerry Depew, Iowa Voters Dubuque Representative Pam Jochum has filed two bills that would open Iowa elections to more voters and more candidates. HSB 46 allows voters to register at the polls. This change … Continue reading →

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Message from Ed Fallon

Posted on January 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Message from Ed Fallon By Ed Fallon Over the past week, the work that Lynn, Carol and I have focused on includes organizational restructuring, constituent service (more on this next week), candidate recruitment and legislative action.  In this week’s update, … Continue reading →

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The People Have Spoken – Quad Cities Peace March on Saturday

Posted on January 26, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The People Have Spoken – Quad Cities Peace March on Saturday By Cathy Bolkcom, Progressive Action for the Common GoodMark your calendars and please circulate!Concerned citizens from all around the Quad Cities will be coming together to engage in a … Continue reading →

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SEIU President Andy Stern Coming to Iowa

Posted on January 25, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

SEIU President Andy Stern Coming to Iowa By Terrance Heath SEIU President, and author of A Country That Works: Getting America Back on Track, Andy Stern is visiting Iowa, and several other states, for a series of events as presidential … Continue reading →

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Center for Rural Affairs Schedules Meetings on Farm Bill

Posted on January 24, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Center for Rural Affairs Schedules Meetings on Farm Bill Traci Bruckner, Center for Rural Affairs The 2007 farm bill debate has begun and the Center for Rural Affairs has scheduled a series of meetings to discuss ways that, together, we … Continue reading →

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