They found that union workers earn an average of $13 dollars more per hour than nonunion workers in the Bay State's construction industry. When benefits are included, they average $28.35 more per hour than their nonunion counterparts. … [Read more...]
Say Yes to Cape Wind — Tell Salazar to Support Good, Green Jobs
In a letter calling on the Interior Secretary to support Cape Wind, Electrical Workers head Ed Hill writes: If allowed to proceed, Cape Wind will create 600 to 1,000 jobs, employment opportunities that are critical to IBEW members. When … [Read more...]
Rep. Stephen Lynch: “Health Care is a Right, Not a Privilege”
Massachusetts Congressman -- and former union ironworker -- Stephen Lynch recently sat down with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to talk about the labor movement and the status of vital pro-worker legislation -- like the … [Read more...]
Stop Delaying Cape Wind Say Unions, Enviornmentalists
Now the project--which would power up to three-quarters of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket with approximately 450 megawatts of emissions-free electricity-is facing another delay. Unions and environmental groups are speaking … [Read more...]
Telephone workers brief Mass. Congressional Delegation on Verizon’s proposed job cuts
Angry about how a highly profitable corporation like Verizon is threatening hundreds of layoffs, telephone union leaders and some potentially laid off workers held an unprecedented briefing with the staffs of five members of Congress and … [Read more...]
Why Won’t Central Maine Power Fight for Real Health Care Reform?
As political weapons are sharpened for another historic showdown over health care reform, it's important to talk about what this debate means for tens of thousands of workers like Dick Rogers, a 28-year member of the International … [Read more...]
Hundreds in Mass kick off campaign for passage of Employee Free Choice Act
"Management constantly threatened our livelihood and our retirement security if we were to form a union," said Kevin Simoneau, a former Comcast field technician who experienced employer intimidation. "Giving us a choice about how to … [Read more...]
For Labor Day: Boston-area workers finding new paths to rights and respect
The Employee Free Choice Act would remedy the problem by giving workers a simple one step process to freely choose a union. It would also strengthen penalties for companies that intimidate employees from trying to form unions and provide … [Read more...]
Verizon employment numbers in Massachusetts don’t add up to the secure jobs our communities need
Verizon management recently boasted to the news media about adding new services and new jobs in Massachusetts. On February 28, Verizon announced it "is completing the hiring of an additional 200 union-represented customer service employees … [Read more...]
Why telephone workers are fighting for the good jobs our communities’ need
For example, thousands of Verizon Wireless and Business employees want the benefits and protections of a union contract, yet management is opposing their efforts to unite in the IBEW and CWA. Employees and customers in Northern New … [Read more...]