Category Archives: Labor

Iowa Blog Roundup

Posted on May 13, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Blog Roundup By Sam Garchik A sad week in Iowa for progressives. The Iowa Blogosphere has done a first rate job of covering the Maytag closing and loss of 4,000 jobs.  For those looking for national perspective, check out Iowa Progress' … Continue reading →

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Quick! Fly now while it’s still safe!

Posted on May 11, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Quick! Fly now while it’s still safe!   By Robin Roseman <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />  The FAA has walked out of contract negotiations with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA).  The problem has been turned … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart & Crime: Is Wal-Mart Safe?

Posted on May 10, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Wal-Mart & Crime: Is Wal-Mart Safe? By Paul Blank – http://www.wakeupwalmart.comThe Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaign recently released the first national study detailing the problem of crime at Wal-Mart store locations called “Wal-Mart & Crime: Is Wal-Mart Safe?” We requested the official … Continue reading →

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Maytag Closing

Posted on May 10, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Maytag Closing by Sam Garchik An obituary for Maytag in Iowa comes to us from Drew Miller.  DFIA and some unions in Iowa have had major differences, but working people everwhere should pay notice when Republicans and big business … Continue reading →

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Working Toward Economic Justice in the QC

Posted on April 19, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

      Working Toward Economic Justice in the QC: By Caroline Vernon “Tax-Day” Leadership planning session and Wake-Up Walmart Demonstration We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day to “get active“. Over a dozen community leaders and concerned citizens started … Continue reading →

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Tax-Day Wal-Mart Demonstration in the Quad Cities

Posted on April 14, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

  Tax Day Walmart Demonstration by Caroline VernonTax- Day Walmart Demonstration – in the Quad CitiesMaking a push for the Fair Share For Health Care Bill Saturday, April 15th12:30pm – 1:30pmNortheast corner of 53rd & Elmore(parking at Staples)DavenportFriends,Iowa needs our … Continue reading →

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Iowa AFSCME Drive to Organize Registered Home Childcare Providers

Posted on January 11, 2006 by bfialindathieman

 Iowa AFSCME Drive to Organize Registered Home Childcare Providers Mark Smith, President of the Iowa Federation of Labor (AFL-CIO) has announced that AFSCME Council 61 is conducting a vigorous campaign to organize registered home childcare providers. Joining AFSCME will not … Continue reading →

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Why the Campaign to Change Walmart is so Important

Posted on November 27, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

  Why the Campaign to change Walmart is so Important by Caroline Vernon The last time I shopped at Walmart was about a year ago. I remember thinking how wonderfully convenient it was that I could purchase my groceries, my … Continue reading →

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FCC Town Meeting in Iowa City a HUGE Success!

Posted on October 10, 2005 by Trish Nelson

FCC Town Meeting in Iowa City a HUGE Success! Iowa City, Iowa Update: Town Meeting a huge success…more than 500 people packed the Pomerantz Center at the University of Iowa to participate in a forum on media ownership. – Free … Continue reading →

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Contest: Your Economic Policy Idea Could Be Worth $100K

Posted on October 6, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Contest: Your Economic Policy Idea Could Be Worth $100K Lanya Shapiro Hey folks,   I want to let you know about a project I'm involved with – an economic policy contest that just launched today: a national call for the … Continue reading →

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