…particular to women in the department — but, also, women that we serve in the community,” Berkman tells Blue Collar Buzz. “Over and over again, I’m reading how gender has…
…compensated for their suffering, we have at least vindicated the rule of law and sent a strong message to those who would profit from such human trafficking.” Read more: http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/article_128903ea-b9ba-11e7-97cc-bbdf56b3555c.html…
…key issues and was devoid of personal attacks.” The leading Republican candidates did not respond to questionnaires from the union, which represents about 14,000 California health-care workers. Read more: http://nuhw.org/newsom-endorsement/…
…about her experiences breaking into the trades as a woman 30 years ago. Finally, IBT Local 813 President Sean Campbell talks about ongoing efforts to reform NYC’s commercial trash collection…
…requirements to hire additional permanent people, that’s good news. But is this the end? Are we past the cutting of jobs? I don’t know. I hope so.” Read more: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-reversing-tide-of-cuts-rushes-to-bring-back-retirees-as-temps/…
…said county negotiators had “walked from the table,” which a county spokesperson denied. If the strike lasts until Nov. 1, workers’ health insurance will be cut off. Read more: http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/36062550-75/lane-county-workers-start-strike.html.csp…
…were announced Oct. 13. The Steelworkers also filed an unfair-labor-practice charge with the board after the Korean company fired union activist Mario Smith on Oct. 17. Read more: http://paydayreport.com/georgia-tire-workers-lose-union-election-by-28-votes-following-what-steelworkers-call-a-psychological-warfare-campaign/…
…to the Cedar Rapids Gazette. The stabbed officer was taken 85 miles by ambulance to a hospital in Iowa City, where he was reported in stable condition. Read more: http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/public-safety/afscme-says-prison-assaults-at-iowa-state-penitentiary-linked-to-white-supremacists-20171018…
…Department issued an analysis in September that said the pipeline isn’t necessary. The state Public Utilities Commission is scheduled to decide whether to build it in April. Read more: http://www.startribune.com/enbridge-pipeline-replacement-divides-dfl/451022623/…
…private market.” The Oteen protest was part of a series of “Save the VA” rallies that AFGE and veterans organizations have held around the nation since August. Read more: http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2017/10/12/disappointed-va-employees-voice-concerns-lack-staffing-and-support/758139001/…
