Category Archives: Labor

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With the transition in the Governor's office and legislature, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol. Following is … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Is Compromise On FICA Tax A Threat To Social Security?

Posted on December 22, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Is Compromise On FICA Tax A Threat To Social Security? by Tracy Kurowski One of the worst compromises contained in the $858 billion tax bill just passed by Congress and signed by President Obama is the provision that … Continue reading →

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Why Food is Not Cheap in Iowa

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Why Food is Not Cheap in Iowa by Paul Deaton“We live in a country where the rich get richer and the rest of us see diminished economic opportunities. As George Carlin said, 'the reason they call it the American dream … Continue reading →

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Iowa Families Picket Roquette In Sub-Freezing Weather

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Labor Update: Iowa Families Picket Roquette Company In Sub-Freezing Weather by Tracy Kurowski AFL-CIO Joins Global Unions in Call for UN Global Compact to Hold Roquette Company Accountable for Treatment of Workers in Iowa In Keokuk, Iowa, a French-based corn … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Labor Perspective on Human Rights Day

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Iowa Labor Perspective on Human Rights Day by Jerry Messer (Editor's Note:The following letter was submitted to the local Quad City newspapers, who declined to print it. One of Blog for Iowa's responsibilities is to give a voice to … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurs and Iowa Employment Tax

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Paul Deaton

by Paul Deaton What will be the business climate in Iowa as a result of a Branstad administration? A neighbor of mine, who is an entrepreneur and owner of a mid-sized business is finding out and not liking it.According to … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Vote for Scrooge of the Year

Posted on December 8, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Vote for Scrooge of the Year Jobs with Justice is holding its 11th Annual Scrooge of the Year contest.  Celebrate the season by selecting the most sinister Scrooge from among the following seven finalists, including CEOs, corporations and … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: December 7 Day of Online Solidarity for Jobless

Posted on December 6, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

December 7: Day of Online Solidarity for Jobless by Tracy Kurowski To show solidarity with the 25 million unemployed or underemployed Americans, tomorrow morning, change your Facebook and Twitter avatar to this Jobless image.   Update your status to “We are … Continue reading →

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Commission on Fiscal Responsibility Wants To Transfer Wealth to the Wealthy

Posted on November 29, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Commission Co-Chairs Want To Transfer Wealth to the Wealthy  by Tracy Kurowski Contact your representatives and your local paper to let them know that you oppose reducing Social Security.On December 1, 2010, the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Unemployment Insurance Helps Economy

Posted on November 22, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update:  Unemployment Insurance Helps Economy by Tracy Kurowski In nine short days, 800,000 people and their families who count on their Unemployment Insurance income to pay for things like housing and food will lose their benefits. Failing to pass … Continue reading →

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