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What would Jesus do in labor negotiations? – Madison.com

What would Jesus do in labor negotiations?Madison.comThe Madison-based coalition links religious leaders with labor activists to work for higher wages and better working conditions. It is celebrating its first … read more Tags: Coalition, comThe, Jesus, Labor, labor activists, labor … Continue reading

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Carpenters’ union dispute work at Urban Active – Cincinnati.com

Carpenters' union dispute work at Urban ActiveCincinnati.comThe message also said their goal is to make all carpentry contractors meet the area standards and wages for all employees. It did not directly address the … read more Tags: carpenters, carpentry, carpentry … Continue reading

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Rotella redux – Waterbury Republican American (blog)

Rotella reduxWaterbury Republican American (blog)The Rotella School PLA is employing, training and paying good wages to local residents. … We really don't think the unions are the problem. … and more » read more Tags: American, pla, reduxWaterbury, Republican, Rotella, school, … Continue reading

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Rep. Yudichak running for Musto’s Senate seat – Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Wilkes Barre Times-Leader Rep. Yudichak running for Musto's Senate seatWilkes Barre Times-Leader… us,” said Drew Simpson, Northeastern manager for the Carpenters Union. β€œHe has always worked to help bring family-sustaining jobs and wages to the area. … and more » read … Continue reading

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Get rid of Davis-Bacon – Monessen Valley Independent

Get rid of Davis-BaconMonessen Valley IndependentSuspending the Davis-Bacon Act, which increases wages contractors pay an average of 22 percent, would allow for 163000 new construction jobs at fair-market … read more Tags: Act, Average, construction, Davis, davis bacon act, Davis-Bacon, … Continue reading

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Suspend Davis-Bacon: A real stimulus – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Suspend Davis-Bacon: A real stimulusPittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSuspending the Davis-Bacon Act, which increases wages contractors pay an average of 22 percent, would allow for 163000 new construction jobs at fair-market … read more Tags: Act, Average, Davis, davis bacon act, Davis-Bacon, jobs, … Continue reading

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Davis-Bacon Suspension Would Fund 160000 New Construction Jobs – Heritage.org

Davis-Bacon Suspension Would Fund 160000 New Construction JobsHeritage.orgThe Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requires government contractors to pay wages averaging 22 percent above market rates. Federal policy should not give some workers … read more Tags: Act, construction, Davis, davis bacon act, … Continue reading

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Sign dispute in Santa Clara becomes federal civil rights lawsuit… – San Jose Mercury News

Sign dispute in Santa Clara becomes federal civil rights lawsuit…San Jose Mercury NewsThe sign is indisputably antagonistic but throughout Northern California, Carpenters Local 415 uses such signs to protest wages and benefits – with impunity … and more » read more … Continue reading

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Sign dispute in Santa Clara becomes federal civil rights lawsuit over free speech – San Jose Mercury News

Sign dispute in Santa Clara becomes federal civil rights lawsuit over free speechSan Jose Mercury NewsBut the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 405 uses such signs to protest wages paid by builders throughout Northern California β€” with impunity. … and … Continue reading

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US helps workers train for second careers after jobs are outsourced – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

US helps workers train for second careers after jobs are outsourcedPittsburgh Tribune-ReviewIn 2004, 71 percent of the workers found jobs at about 75 percent of their previous wages. Almost 95 percent stayed on their new jobs, according to the … … Continue reading

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