News
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Union Membership Remained Steady in 2011 - Friday, February 03, 2012
Union membership in 2011 remained largely unchanged from the prior year, a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows. The unionization rate of employed wage and salary workers was 11.8 percent in 2011, and 11.9 percent in 2010.
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TN Labor Council - Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The Calm Before the Storm Part 2: More Talking, Less Working, Hurry Up and Wait.
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USW NEWS - Thursday, January 26, 2012
USW Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
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USW NEWS - Wednesday, December 31, 1969
USW Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
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Take Action Against Cooper Tire - Thursday, January 19, 2012
Around the country, people are fighting back against corporate greed and standing up for the 99%. Will you stand up and fight for Cooper's workers too?
Tell Cooper Tire that its bullying and greed must end now.
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Rally for USW Local 207L - Saturday, January 14, 2012
Rally to support our brothers and sisters at USW Local 207L, who have been locked-out by Cooper Tire and Rubber since Thanksgiving. Thanks to Best One Tire, West End, Nashville for their support too!
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Day of Action - January 14, 2012 - Monday, January 09, 2012
Steelworkers are planning a nationwide “Day of Action” on January 14, 2012 to support the 1,050 Steelworkers locked out in Findlay, Ohio. Peaceful demonstrations will be conducted at Cooper Tire locations across the country to inform the public about our current struggle with the company.
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USW News - Friday, January 06, 2012
USW Hails Obama’s Recess Appointments as Bold Action Vital to Helping Working Americans
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Union Sportsmen's Alliance - Wednesday, January 04, 2012
All-New Season of Brotherhood Outdoors Premieres with a Fast-Action Hog Hunt Featuring Ironworker Jessica Reagor
Thursday, Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. ET
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Statement by President Obama - Friday, December 23, 2011
Because of this agreement, every working American will keep his or her tax cut – about $1,000 for the average family. That’s about $40 in every paycheck. Vital unemployment insurance will continue for millions of Americans who are looking for work.
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