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John Deere Trying To Discontinue Retirement Benefits
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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Tagged Iowa Federation of Labor, John Deere strike, labor, UAW, UI Labor Center, workers rights
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Trump Uses Executive Orders To Attack Workers And Unions
by Ralph Scharnau More than 150 million workers form the backbone of the nation’s economy. Their labor produces vital goods and services. On Labor Day, September 7, we honor and celebrate their work. Workers play a key economic role, operating … Continue reading
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Tagged #dumptrump, Fair and Safe Workplace rule, Trump and labor, workers rights, workplace safety
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Top 10 Iowa Legislative Threats from the Extreme Right
January 9th, 2017 Posted By: Progress Iowa Iowa’s legislative session convened today, and Republicans have control of the state Senate, House, and the Governor’s office for the first time in 20 years. Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, Speaker … Continue reading
Posted in Branstad, Economy, Iowa legislature 2017, Jobs, planned parenthood, voter suppression
Tagged college tuition, privatizing schools, threats to Iowans way of life, wages, water quality, workers rights
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What Are Your Rights If You Are Injured On The Job?
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
Posted in Labor
Tagged Iowa Federation of Labor, on the job injury, workers rights
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