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Related: About this forumYou think unions are done in the USA LOOK at these from LBN
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LBN has never had so much traffic about organized labor in this short a time frame ever!!!
These posts are all from Sat-Sun-Mon. And check out the PRO responses.
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Teamsters step up union drive at FedEx Freight, Con-way: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014941364
APNewsBreak: UAW says recognition close at VW: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014941385
West Coast Dock Workers Strike Could Cost $2 Billion A Day: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014941225
Palestinian President Outlaws Labor Union: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014940482
About 18,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses to strike: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014941022
Teachers union millions failed to tip Senate: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014939907
American Airlines Crew Reject Union Contract: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014940479
Labor Federation Split to Increase Opposition to ANC: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014940640
NFL Players Union Calls For Immediate Reinstatement For Adrian Peterson: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014940272
Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach congestion worsens, labor talks escalate: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014940017
Cablevision exec James Dolan accused of threatening pay raises over union vote: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014939788
State worker union to offer contract proposal: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014939794
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You think unions are done in the USA LOOK at these from LBN (Original Post)
Omaha Steve
Nov 2014
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malokvale77
(4,879 posts)1. I love it
I keep hoping Texans will get tired of the "right to work" shit.
peacebird
(14,195 posts)2. Out of curiosity, is there a labor union for software test/QA?
And how would a union work somewhere like Virginia which is a " right to work" state, since right to work means essentially your employer can let you go for any reason , or no reason at all.
vi5
(13,305 posts)3. They're not done in the USA, but...
They should be done with the Democratic party. Or at least withhold support from candidates and politicians that don't support them. Including but not limited to Mr. Walking Shoes himself.
Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)4. K&R