Category Archives: Labor

The Myth of Iowa Jobs

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Paul Deaton

The Myth of Iowa Jobs by Paul Deaton “A mythology is being created of a small business owner, who gains experience in making a payroll and is self sufficient. It is a modern day re-enactment of the stories of Thomas … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Which Companies in Iowa Are Exporting Jobs?

Posted on October 27, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update:  Which Companies in Iowa Are Exporting Jobs? by Tracy Kurowski  “There is no job that is America’s God-given right anymore.”  ~Carly Fiorina, former CEO Hewlett-Packard and candidate for Governor of California. Working America has launched a new interactive … Continue reading →

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Union Member in Keokuk, Iowa: ‘We want to work’

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Union Member in Keokuk, Iowa: 'We want to work'   Dailygate.com By Steve Dunn/Managing EditorFor the second time in eight days, locked out Roquette America, Inc. workers Thursday asked the Keokuk City Council for support.“All we want is our jobs … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Cranky Compassionate Joe Bagean

Posted on October 11, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Cranky Compassionate Joe Bagean A book review by Tracy Kurowski It wasn’t until after first the French and Brits heralded Edgar Allan Poe that we were able to recognize the lyrical genius of our own Native Son. http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/eapoe.htm  … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Relationship with Mexico

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Relationship with Mexico by Paul Deaton“That Iowa agribusiness is supported by federal subsidies, reliant on cheap energy, and dependent upon producing large quantities of row crops of corn and soybeans with very few farm workers is a characteristic of … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: It's Issue Framing Season For Unions

Posted on September 13, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: It's Issue Framing Season for Unions by Tracy Kurowski At one point during the 2008 election cycle, television commercials no longer sold us toothpaste, cars and appliances as they had done for generations of TV watchers. The airwaves … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Post from Blog for Iowa

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Labor Day Post from Blog for Iowa by Paul Deaton “For so many, the exigencies of daily life require hard work and innovation just to get by in a society where the unemployment rate is high and much of what … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Iowa GOP Platform a Must-Read

Posted on August 16, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update:   Iowa GOP Platform a Must-Read by Tracy KurowskiLabor Highlights of Iowa GOP Platform Political party platforms are supposed to be the defining philosophy for the policies its politicians would enact should they get elected. In fact, the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Quad City Federation of Labor Opposes Korean Free Trade Agreement

Posted on August 9, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update:  Quad City Federation of Labor Opposes Korean Free Trade Agreement by Tracy Kurowski Last week, Jerry Messer, President, Quad City Federation of Labor, and over 40 labor leaders  expressed disagreement with Bobby Schilling, Republican opponent to Congressman Phil … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Iowa's Unemployment

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Dealing with Iowa’s Unemployment by Paul Deaton “We must build things in America again.  SECTORS will improve training and employment opportunities for Iowa's workforce and help businesses and manufacturers thrive and expand in today's global economy.”What role can the federal … Continue reading →

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