From this morning's Boston Globe - - -"Former governor Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire said yesterday that she will challenge Senator John E. Sununu in 2008, setting up a rematch of their closely fought 2002 contest and presenting … [Read more...]
Mass Republicans Name New ED
The state GOP has named Robert Willington as the party's new Executive Director. According to the Boston Globe - "Willington graduated from Salem State College where he studied political science. His political … [Read more...]
Grace Ross Finishes 6th In Worcester City Council Primary
My union endorsed Grace but the State Senate special kept us from doing much more then sending a letter. With Grace making the final election - and finishing ahead of two incumbent councilors I am told - my union will be more active. … [Read more...]
Sad and Angry Morning
I had seen the story before but for some reason this morning, viewing the CNN clip again, it hit me very hard. The burial of the second of three brother who are serving in Iraq. Jared and Nathan Hubbard both in their early 20s and both … [Read more...]
Painters Union Letter in Support of Equal Marriage
The following letter will be personalized and hand-delivered to targeted State Representatives and SenatorsDear Representative/Senator:This letter will serve as formal notification that Painters & Allied Trades District Council #35 is … [Read more...]
Clear Channel to U.S. Military Veterans: No Jobs in Massachusetts for You
Texas-based Clear Channel Outdoor chose the week of Memorial Day to tell striking billboard workers, including a significant number of U.S. Military veterans employed by the company, that they no longer had jobs. Members of Sign Local #391 … [Read more...]
5th CD Candidates Join Clear Channel Boycott
On Friday morning, May 11th, 5th Congressional District candidates Eileen Donoghue, Jamie Eldridge, Barry Finegold and Niki Tsongas will formally kickoff a campaign boycott of corporate giant Clear Channel Outdoor according to Painters … [Read more...]
Entire Mass Congressional Delegation Backs Clear Channel Strikers
On the 50th day of the strike by Sign and Pictorial Local #391 and IBEW Local #103 members against Clear Channel Outdoor, the entire Massachusetts Congressional Delegation sent a letter to the corporation's top executives urging an … [Read more...]
Boston Carmen’s Union Responds to Transportation Finance Commission Targeting Workers
I will focus on the MBTA today--interestingly enough, the first transit agency addressed in the report and the one that received the most attention.The MBTA does have a financial problem-it deals directly with the finance plan that was … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Stands with Striking Clear Channel Workers
Clear Channel and its Tennessee lawyer stalled bargaining for 18 months before claiming negotiations were at an impasse. Clear Channel implemented a piece work pay system that cuts pay by $60 a day or 30% overall, a 7-day work week, … [Read more...]
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