Although Gap, the world's third largest apparel company, used that Avett Brothers song in commercials last fall, the corporation does not believe we're really the same. By refusing to join other clothing retailers in a binding agreement to protect Bangladeshi workers, more than 1,200 of whom have died...
According to a report prepared for the Pentagon, hackers in China have gained access to many of America’s most sensitive advanced weapons systems. Said Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM): “China’s cyber-theft of designs for U.S. advanced weapons systems points to the pressing need to...
Workers, Community Leaders Call for Better Safety and Working Conditions at Durham (Rosedale, Md.) – On Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m., school bus drivers with Durham School Services who transport students attending Baltimore City Public Schools will join with political and other community leaders to demand better...
The IRS, always friendless, now is a pariah.Republicans can't stop condemning it.Democrats can't stop agreeing. Targeting Tea Party groups for scrutiny, even if through incompetence, not intention, turned the IRS into a nasty carbuncle on the governing body. Carbuncles are never good. Strength-sapping, painful, ugly, they're to be...
President Obama went to Austin, Texas, last week in pursuit of an industrial and employment revival. He wants to launch manufacturing institutes to foster American innovation and job creation. Republicans responded by ridiculing the president, in the same arrogant way that the blooded aristocrats on the British...
Global Alliance Calls for Improved Oversight and Monitoring of Company’s Human Capital Practices (LONDON) – Teamster school bus drivers and representatives from the United States and Canada called on National Express Group PLC (NEX: LN), a large multinational corporation, to honor and respect the rights of...
Mechanics and Related Workers Seek Strong Union Representation (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) – US Airways mechanics and related workers filed for an election today with the National Mediation Board (NMB) as part of their campaign to become Teamsters. “Because of the Teamsters ’ solid, documented track record of excellent...
DOT and Congress Plan to Push Company-Friendly Legislation (WASHINGTON) — Today, the Teamsters, the Truck Safety Coalition, U.S. Rep. James McGovern (D-MA) and representatives of several families who have suffered death and injury as a result of truck crashes, held a news conference marking the re-introduction...
US Airways Mechanics and Related from Across the Country to Speak at Event (CHARLOTTE, NC) – On Tuesday, May 7 US Airways airline mechanics from across the country will hold a press conference in Charlotte, N.C. to make a major announcement concerning their ongoing organizing campaign...
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and ABF reached a tentative contract agreement, Gordon Sweeton, Co-Chairman of the Teamsters National ABF Negotiating Committee, announced today. No further details will be released until leaders from Teamster local unions that represent ABF members meet in the...