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When the global economy shifted in the late 19th century, working people were the first to adapt. They moved to cities like Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo, Ohio, and worked long hours in unsafe factories. They drove the Industrial Revolution and changed the nature of work forever.
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Under the Administration of Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner, prevailing wage violations were ignored. Under Governor J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Labor has issued 17 notices of violation, including within the Great Plains Laborers District Council, violations in Rockford, East Dubuque, Galena,Milan, DeKalb, Rock Island, Elmwood, Dixon and Creve Couer. Having a labor supportive Governor and Department of Labor helps ensure workers are paid their proper wages and benefits.
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LiUNA Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager John F. Penn: Theresa “won’t buckle to the special interests in Washington -- she’ll fight to protect workers on and off the job and build an economy that helps everyday people get ahead”
Today, U.S.
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How does a 50 percent pay cut feel?
For construction workers that’s a very real threat, as the U.S. Department of Labor considers changing how it formulates Davis-Bacon prevailing wages.
For background, the 1931 Davis-Bacon Act requires that any federally funded construction projects pay the “prevailing wage” for that county.
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BLOOMINGTON – A 25-year member of the Laborers International Union of North America Local 362 has been selected as the WJBC Laborer of the Year.
Terrance “Tracy” Whitecotton, leads the Laborers Apprenticeship and Training School in Stanford and has served on the Boys & Girls Club board.
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Eric Schlosser
Author of Fast Food Nation
Rogelio V. Solis / Associated Press
The immigration raid last week at seven poultry plants in rural Mississippi was a perfect symbol of the Trump administration’s racism, lies, hypocrisy, and contempt for the poor.
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As Labor Day comes, many will enjoy firing up the grills, a cold one and perhaps a day of fishing or the kids enjoying the pool. Enjoy it – it is well deserved.
It is well deserved because we Americans are a hard-working people. Many don’t take their full vacation allocation and thanks to cell phones, sometimes we never escape work.
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Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2019) – Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today:
LIUNA commends Chairman Barrasso (R-WY) and Ranking Member Carper (D-DE) for their leadership on America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019.
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The AFL-CIO released its 28th annual Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect report. This year's report shows that 5,147 working people were killed on the job in 2017. Additionally, an estimated 95,000 died from occupational diseases.
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka (UMWA) called for action:
This is a national crisis.
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After ten years with no action, the Illinois State House and Senate came together shortly after their scheduled adjournment to pass a $45 billion construction bill, awaiting signature by Governor J.B. Pritzker.
“Rebuild Illinois” is the largest construction program in state history.
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Bulletpoint No. 1: The union vote could be key in both the primary and the general election
In 2016, unionized workers were essential in helping Hillary Clinton maintain her lead over Bernie Sanders. Although a handful of major unions endorsed Sanders, most of the biggest ones — including the NEA, the SEIU, AFSCME, UFCW and the UAW — endorsed Clinton.
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For more than a quarter century, the American labor movement has been struggling to convince Democrats of the value of unions and the crucial role they play in the struggle for social and economic justice.
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