Category Archives: Labor

Flagging In Meaning

Posted on July 4, 2015 by bfiatracykurowski

(Editor’s Note: These photos were published in early 2002 in the 911 issue of Hasta Cuando, a Spanish-English punk political magazine out of Pilsen, Chicago. They are by an extraordinary Chicago artist, teacher and musician, Rebecca Wolfram and reflect her … Continue reading →

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Seafood For Thought

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Paul Deaton

The silence on the story of human trafficking connected with slavery in the seafood industry is deafening. Margie Mason of the Associated Press reported Tuesday that Indonesian police arrested seven suspects in an ongoing case. “Five Thai boat captains and … Continue reading →

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There is still time to reach agreements to help all Iowans

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Posted on May 4, 2015 by admin note this was written Monday. So good it needed to be posted Tom Courtney, State Senator, Burlington http://iowalabornews.com/?p=9679 It’s a sad day in Iowa when a lobbyist claiming to represent small businesses had … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Devil Is Here In These Hills

Posted on April 10, 2015 by bfiatracykurowski

Given Iowa’s early labor organizing among mineworkers, led by John L. Lewis, who went on to head the United Mine Workers and found the Congress of Industrial Organizations, this book review illustrates the struggles posed by this dangerous profession. Mike … Continue reading →

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Slaves Produce Seafood For U.S. Market

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Paul Deaton

While Iowans engaged in the NCAA Basketball Tournament another story was being written by Associated Press reporters Robin McDowell, Margie Mason and Martha Mendoza about food not far from televisions tuned into the games. Following a year-long investigation, AP broke … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick And Mother Jones

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  This article reminds us of the history of Irish immigrants and their important role in the labor movement. ibew.org/articles/irishroots Often overlooked, one of Ireland’s most important contributions to the United States and Canada is the labor … Continue reading →

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Iowa Workers Demand Apology From Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker

Posted on March 5, 2015 by bfiatracykurowski

As Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker makes his first appearance in Iowa after making comments at CPAC comparing union members protesting his policies to ISIS, Iowa workers are speaking up and demanding an apology. Union Members and workers from all over … Continue reading →

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Iowa Law Makers: “We Have No Money This Year”

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Posted on Iowa Labor News,  an electronic newsletter for the Labor Movement, specifically in Iowa, sponsored by the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO By Charlie Wishman Secretary/Treasurer Iowa Federation of Labor All over the capitol, you’ll hear the same refrain … Continue reading →

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Say Hello To ALEC’s Little Brother, ACCE

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Maybe you missed it because there was no birth announcement. The lack of a birth announcement is probably due to the fact that the parents, Charles and David Koch and their corporate concubines don’t want anyone to know. Just like … Continue reading →

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Labor Secretary Finalizes Minimum Wage Rules

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Paul Deaton

WASHINGTON, D.C.— On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez issued a final rule raising the minimum wage for federal contractors to $10.10 per hour, effective Jan. 1, 2015. According to the Associated Press, the change will impact more than … Continue reading →

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