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2013 El Paso Police Memorial - Friday, May 24th at 9 AM 05/21/13 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association and the El Paso Police Department will hold the Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Ceremony at 9:00 AM on Friday, May 24, 2013, at Chuck Heinrich Park, located at 11055 Andrew Barcena Dr.  The park and the street on which it is located are both named in honor of fallen El Paso Police Officers.

5K FUN WALK/RUN FOR DALTON FORD 05/21/13 - IUEC Local 10 Dalton Ford is a fun loving student in middle school.  He is 14 years old and he and his family have just found out that Dalton has a Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.  This is such a young age to have to deal with such grown up issues.  Dalton needs to be able to just be a kid, a teenager.  He and his family should not have to worry about paying medical bills.

Fight for your Job Security! 05/21/13 - CWA Local 1103 Last Thursday, May 16th, the New York Public Service Commission held a hearing for Verizon's attempt to abandon the landline in New York.  Verizon attempted to amend its tariff so that the company could abandon copper wire in favor of a wireless alternative, called Voice Link.

Joe Mayhew Elected 1103 Secretary Treasurer 05/21/13 - CWA Local 1103 Joe Mayhew was elected Local 1103 Secretary Treasurer to fill the vacancy in a special election.  Thank you to Members of the election committee Tom Bryla, Caroline Dimezza, Fred Velotti, and Ken Boynes.  Special thanks to Election Committee Chairman Fran Gottron.

Unions break ranks on ObamaCare 05/21/13 - UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO   Labor unions are breaking with President Obama on ObamaCare. Months after the president’s reelection, a variety of unions are publicly balking at how the administration plans to implement the landmark law. They warn that unless there are changes, the results could be catastrophic.

Treat Nonprofit Healthcare Fairly - OP ED from UFCW International President Joe Hansen 05/21/13 - UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO   “If you already have health insurance through your job — and because many of you are members of unions, you do — nothing in this plan will require you or your employer to change your coverage or your doctor. Let me repeat: Nothing in this plan will require you to change your coverage or your doctor.

Give the Gift of Life 05/21/13 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 Kingston Blood Bank Wednesday, May 22 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

O'Sullivan: Lights out or energy independence? 05/21/13 - Great Plains Laborers' District Council Our nation is on the cusp of the holy grail of energy independence and a jobs and investment boon that would accompany it – that is, unless it is stunted by over-regulation or blocked by extremist elements of the environmental movement who are peddling hysteria and fear.

White-collar Workers are Turning to Labor Unions 05/21/13 - Teamsters local 570 May 21, 2013 | LABOR | The next wave of union protesters isn't blue collar. It's lawyers, paralegals, secretaries, helicopter pilots, judges, insurance agents and podiatrists.

White-collar Workers are Turning to Labor Unions 05/21/13 - Teamsters Local 355 May 21, 2013 | LABOR | The next wave of union protesters isn't blue collar. It's lawyers, paralegals, secretaries, helicopter pilots, judges, insurance agents and podiatrists.

Charlottesville Unit Mtg Cancelled 05/21/13 - IBEW Local 50 .

NY Attorney General's Office Challenges Verizon Tariff Filing 05/21/13 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office has written a letter to the acting NY PSC Chairman questioning Verizon's move toward abandoning landlines and a push toward voice link.  Read the full letter by clicking the link.     http://cwa1103.org/docs/AG%20Letter%20about%20Voice%20Link%202013.

Voice Link on Fire Island 05/21/13 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 Verizon is pushing to rid itself of landline service.Verizon officials have announced they will abandon their damaged wireline network serving several hundred permanent residents and businesses on Fire Island, replacing voice telephone service with a wireless system called Voice Link critics say will end high-speed Internet service and hurt business.

The Telecom Idustry and Monopoly Power 05/21/13 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 .

Election Ballot Mailed 05/21/13 - I.B.E.W. Local Union 266 Attn Member: Election ballots were mailed out on Wednesday, May 15th. If you do not receive yours within a week or so, please call the hall to verify your address and another one will be mailed out to you. Thank you.

Relief Efforts 05/21/13 - Teamster Local Union No. 886 Several of our members have suffered traumatic loses, including Loss of Life and property. We are currently assessing who is affected and trying to identify their needs. Please notify the Local Union if you had any losses or if you know a member that has incurred a loss. We need to know Name, Phone Number, and Address (Even if Destroyed) and what their immediate needs are.

Annuity/401 K Informational Meeting 05/21/13 - INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION 494 Annuity/401K Informational Meeting Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:00pm We have scheduled an Annuity/401K Informational meeting at 7:00pm at Local 494 in the Membership Hall. A New York Life representative will be present at this meeting to explain how you can take advantage of your investment opportunities.

White-collar Workers are Turning to Labor Unions 05/21/13 - Teamsters Local 992 May 21, 2013 | LABOR | The next wave of union protesters isn't blue collar. It's lawyers, paralegals, secretaries, helicopter pilots, judges, insurance agents and podiatrists.

Suny Ulster Motorcycle Repair Class 05/21/13 - Communications Workers of America Local 1120 Suny Ulster is offering a motorcycle repair class.

Governor Scott vetoes $360 million 05/21/13 - IATSE Local 477 Clearwater Marine Aquarium's subsidy survives . .

SUPPORT HOMELESS VETS! VOTE FOR THE LOW INCOME HOUSING INSTITUTE! 05/21/13 - Teamsters Local 117 Our friends at Seattle's Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) have been helping homeless veterans since 1991. Now, Teamsters 117 is supporting the LIHI in their effort to win up to $250,000 for housing and services for local veterans, as the Home Depot Foundation is featuring the LIHI in their Aprons-in-Action Facebook Challenge.

Vote Yes! UPS Tentative Agreement Reached 05/21/13 - Teamsters local 162 Ballots to ratify the new five year contract at UPS will be mailed to all Teamsters / UPS members starting May 24th.  Ballots will be counted on June 20th.  The vote comes on the heels of the tentative agreement that was unanimously approved by all Local Unions in attendance at the Two-Person review in Washington DC.

Assistance for Union Plus Program ParticipantsImpacted by the Oklahoma City Area Tornado 05/21/13 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Union members living in areas impacted by the tornado that struck the Oklahoma City area and who participate in Union Plus programs may be eligible for financial assistance.

Former UTU International President Charles Little dies 05/20/13 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Charles Little, a former United Transportation Union (UTU) international president, died May 15 following a brief illness, the union reported on Friday. He was 77. The UTU's fifth president, Little was elected in 1995 and re-elected in 1999, and held the top post from Jan. 1, 1996, until his retirement in 2001.

May Membership Meeting 05/20/13 - AMFA Local 32 .

EQUITY STAKE LETTER FROM PRESIDENT JIM LITTLE 05/20/13 - TWU Local 568

Slavery Didn't Get Abolished. In Fact, It's On The Rise 05/20/13 - Teamsters local 570 May 17, 2013 | WORKERS' RIGHTS | Think Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves? Think again…Made in A Free World points out that today's supply chain enslaves more human beings than at any other time in history. More than 27 million are trapped in slavery today, according to the U.S.

TWU - Equity stake 05/20/13 - TWU Local 513       Dear Sisters and Brothers, Several members have informed me that IBT organizers are distributing propaganda that claims that the TWU International will withhold equity that is rightfully due to our members. The TWU successfully negotiated the 4.

2013 CTHC Scholarship Application 05/20/13 - TEAMSTERS HISPANIC CAUCUS The criteria and application for the 2013 CTHC Scholarship Award is now available. This year we have extended the opportunity to include Teamsters spouses, along with children and grandchildren. We encourage all Teamsters to take advantage of this opportunity. Click on the Downloads tab under Members Resources to download the cover letter, criteria, and application form.

Tulsa Fire Department Awarded 2013 Heart Safe Community Award 05/20/13 - Oklahoma EMT Association The Tulsa Fire Department has been awarded the 2013 Heart Safe Community Award in the large community category (population over 100,000) by the International Association of Fire Chief's EMS Section and Physio-Control.

Avoid Buying from Businesses that Endanger Workers 05/20/13 - Teamsters Local 355 May 20, 2013 | WORKERS' RIGHTS | With the factory collapse death toll [at 1127], American consumers may be looking to buy clothes that weren't made in such working conditions.

Outside Construction Contract Vote 05/20/13 - IBEW 396 Brothers and Sisters,  We will be holding a special meeting on  Wednesday May 29, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m. for all Outside Construction Members to vote on the down town wage and agreement package. To be eligible to vote you must be have your ID and a paid up dues receipt.  If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me @ 702-457-3011. I look forward to seeing you.

NVE Unit Meeting Reminder 05/20/13 - IBEW 396 Sisters and Brothers, All active members are encouraged to attend their monthly Union Meeting. This is the time to find out what’s going on in your Union. If you have questions or concerns regarding issues in your work place, or just a basic question, this is the place to get your answers. If you have concerns with something being done here, come and join in the discussion.

Avoid Buying from Businesses that Endanger Workers 05/20/13 - Teamsters local 570 May 20, 2013 | WORKERS' RIGHTS | With the factory collapse death toll [at 1127], American consumers may be looking to buy clothes that weren't made in such working conditions.

HOST LOCAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 05/20/13 - IATSE Local B4 Please get this information to Beverly McCormack so she can get the information to John Gates.  Bam49ba@yahoo.com. Volunteer name, local number, e-mail address, cell phone, dates available for volunteering.

Port Strikes in Brazil 05/20/13 - ILWU Local 40 http://www.breakbulk.

AFSCME radio ads 05/20/13 - Oregon AFSCME Corrections Listen to the union's new public image campaign

AFSCME radio ads 05/20/13 - Oregon AFSCME Council 75 .

Veteran Longshoreman Dies 05/20/13 - ILWU Local 40 http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://photos.mercurynews.

No need for AFSCME members to contribute to outside PERS litigation fund 05/20/13 - Oregon AFSCME Corrections Oregon PERS, Inc. is soliciting for contributions; AFSCME already covers its members and retirees

No need for AFSCME members to contribute to outside PERS litigation fund 05/20/13 - Oregon AFSCME Council 75 Oregon PERS, Inc.

Legislature passes Homeowner’s Bill of Rights 05/20/13 - IUOE Local 70 19 May 2013 ST. PAUL - On Sunday the Minnesota House of Representatives passed H.F. 1377, the Minnesota Homeowners’ Bill of Rights, on a bipartisan vote of 123-0. The bill now heads to Governor Mark Dayton’s desk for signature. A companion version of the bill passed in the Senate Thursday evening.

The 1% is only 1/2 the problem -- decline of unions is the other 05/20/13 - Great Plains Laborers' District Council Most recent discussion about economic inequality in the United States has focused on the top 1 percent of the nation’s income distribution, a group whose incomes average $1 million (with a bottom threshold of about $367,000).

Transportation Rally in Olympia! 05/20/13 - Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific-National Office

PSR Fleet Memo for 18 May 2013 05/20/13 - Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific-National Office

Finding truth in the Keystone debate 05/20/13 - Great Plains Laborers' District Council Our national debate over the Keystone XL pipeline has reached a critical point as we await a decision. The decision to allow development of this pipeline is long overdue, and hopefully may finally come in just a few weeks or months.

The 1% percent is only 1/2 of the problem - decline of unions is the other 05/20/13 - The Union-Difference Inc The Great Divide is a series about inequality.

New financing need for transportation 05/20/13 - Great Plains Laborers' District Council One way to look at the difference between funding and financing is through an inter-generational lens. At the federal level, the national government provided funds to states to build transportation infrastructure.