Category Archives: Labor

Walmart Protest In Iowa City.

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Protesters gathered at the turn off to Walmart from Hwy. 1 in south Iowa City yesterday. They held signs to passing motorists and got many approving thumbs up and honks. One young man told one protester to go back to … Continue reading →

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Walmart Protest

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Just a reminder that There will be a protest of low wages at Walmart in Iowa City beginning at noon today. No doubt workers would welcome your support.

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Quick Hits – Black Friday Protest Walmart

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Dave Bradley

From what I understand there will be an action at the Iowa City Walmart on Hwy. 1 west at noon on Nov. 29. If you can take an hour or two to support these brave folk in their struggle for … Continue reading →

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Branstad To Create A New Job

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Terry! According to the Terry Branstad method of accounting for jobs he will be happy to know that when he loses his next year it will not count against him. Plus when the Democrat takes his place, that will count … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Buy Union-Made Halloween Candy

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Trish Nelson
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Labor Update: GE Should Keep Its Promise

Posted on October 21, 2013 by bfiatracykurowski

Join us to ask GE to “Keep your promise to our community” Campaign to Save the West Burlington Plant Southeast Iowa Townhall Forum Wednesday, October 23rd 6:30 PM Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, Iowa 200 North Front Street (Banquet Room A) In … Continue reading →

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A Champion Emerges

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Last week a report came out that the income gap between the richest 1% and those at the other end has not been wider since 1928. This was of course right before the crash. This and many other indicators suggest … Continue reading →

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Statute Of Limitations Ending?

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Well, it was right about 5 years ago that there was a whole lot of shenanigans going on in the financial houses of Wall Street. Five years ago on Sept. 16th, I believe. Now I am not a lawyer. Most of … Continue reading →

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The State Of Working Iowa 2013

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Once again our friends at the Iowa Policy Project have released their annual report on working families in Iowa. This is one of their chief research projects every year. While we hear folks like Governor Branstad extol the economy under his … Continue reading →

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Shining Light on Low Wages

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Paul Deaton

When people talk about suppression of wages in the United States, and the growing inequality between the richest Americans and the rest of us, Walmart and the heirs of Sam Walton have been the poster children with the biggest target … Continue reading →

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