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Unions in the News for early May 2010

The Los Angeles Times explains the good that unions do, it’s official for a new union president (who now faces still another corruption crisis), the same union agrees to furloughs, an expose of the widespread effects of a management lockout of workers, and a long overdue victory for labor in the transportation sector.

General Union Updates for May 1, 2010

As might be expected, the main national news is the succession at SEIU, but more has happened around the country, in addition to the ongoing lobbying efforts by IUPA for social security reform mentioned in our previous other news article.

Union News Update for the End of the Month

The big news this week is the continuing celebration of Cesar Chavez’s birthday (today).  We also link interesting and informative news about unions in general.  Many of our issues also occur with other unions and other employers.  EAA believes its members benefit from reading of the experiences of others.

Labor Unions in the News

These links open a window on the struggles of workers around the nation, reminding us once again that union members everywhere are in similar fights.  We all need to support other union workers whenever and wherever we find them.  Union solidarity – a necessity these days.  Stories include retaliation by an emloyer against union members, a union that helped a company by accepting give-backs and then was betrayed by the company, and union staffers harassing and intimidating their own members.

Union News Beyond Los Angeles

The United States House of Representatives reports on ACORN, there's a new logo about, more action, and a red revolt!

Unions in the cross-hairs, City Hall’s Soap Opera, LA’s Future, and More

The linked articles from the Los Angeles Times and Ron Kaye are indicative of the mood among many of our real employers – the citizens of Los Angeles.  These articles are vital for each of us to read and evaluate.

Unions in the News at mid-month

We report the news that we have found this week about unions, but seem to have only found negative news items for SEIU with positives for other unions.   We will continue to publish these for the benefit of all City employees, since we are certain SEIU does not publicize these facts.

SEIU CONTINUES IN THE BAD NEWS DURING 2010

Both Sternburger With Fries and Beyond Chron take SEIU to task for their anti-employee antics.

Leaving SEIU and Joining NUHW

"Leaving SEIU and Joining NUHW" is an open letter by Paul Krehbiel to SEIU members and staff and is found on several websites including that of our brothers and sisters at NUHW.

Los Angeles Times: ERIP News and SEIU Defeat

"L.A. city retirements threaten a deep and lasting legacy" and "Upstart union wins a plurality in Sonoma County hospital vote" are the titles of two union-related articles that are well worth your time.