Tag Archives: Iowa Federation of Labor

John Deere Trying To Discontinue Retirement Benefits

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Trish Nelson

On Iowa Press this week we got to hear from Charlie Wishman, President of the Iowa Federation of Labor , AFL-CIO; and Paul Iversen, labor educator at the University of Iowa Labor Center, about the issues involved with the current … 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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Today On The Fallon Forum

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Catch this week’s Fallon Forum live on Monday from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon on KDLF 1260 AM “La Reina.” Join the conversation by calling in at (515) 528-8122. And you can hear the Fallon Forum on KHOI 89.1 FM … Continue reading →

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Join Quad City Next Up On A Labor History Bar Crawl in Chicago!

Posted on May 30, 2013 by bfiatracykurowski

“No single event has influenced the history of labor in Illinois, the United States, and even the world, more than the Chicago Haymarket Affair.  It began with a rally on May 4, 1886, but the consequences are still being felt … Continue reading →

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What Are Your Rights If You Are Injured On The Job?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Iowa City “Know Your Rights” series:  What are my rights if I’m injured on the job? Monday, May 6, 6-8pm, Faith UCC Church, 1609 DeForest Avenue, Iowa City The Center for Worker Justice (CWJ) of Eastern Iowa is hosting a … Continue reading →

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Iowa Labor Events This Weekend

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Trish Nelson

On January 5th, public employees will begin working with Governor Branstad to determine how effectively we can continue keeping our neighborhoods safe, healthy and strong.  Unfortunately, Governor Branstad has chosen to vilify and attack public employees in order to score … Continue reading →

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AFL-CIO, Scott County Dems: Romney Should Level With Voters

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Please Join AFl-CIO President Ken Sagar and Scott County Democrats in Press conference tomorrow at 12:00PM AFL-CIO President Ken Sagar and Scott County Democrats Will Ask Romney to Level with Voters in Iowa On Monday, instead of finding themselves on … Continue reading →

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Workers Memorial Day Events Around Iowa

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Below is a list Workers Memorial Day events around Iowa.  For more info about Iowa events:   Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO “Workers’ Memorial Day, International Workers’ Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day (ICD) for Dead and Injured or Day of … Continue reading →

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