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Pay cuts ending for 130,000 California state workers. Others must negotiate Sacramento Bee 1 hr ago Wes Venteicher, The Sacramento Bee May 14—Work for the state of California? Get the latest news on pensions, pay and more in the State Worker newsletter. Sign up here. Pay will be restored automatically for about 130,000 California state workers represented by two unions, while the rest of the workforce must wait for their unions to bargain new agreements over wage reductions ...

WBGZ Radio 5/15/2021 | By Greg Bishop - Illinois Radio Network A compromise could be on the way to reduce the fee on small trailers many Illinoisans have decided not to comply with over the past year. The fee for small trailers in 2018 was $18. That increased to $118 as part of the governor’s capital construction bill enacted in 2019. State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, said her House Bill 36 is an effort to drop it back to $18. She said there was obvious sticker shock last year. “Acc...

The 12-foot rat loomed over the entrance to the RV trade show in Elkhart, Indiana, the “RV capital of the world.” It stood 12 feet high, its beady red eyes and snarling fangs alerting attendees that at least one company wasn’t playing nice with union organizers. Depending on who you asked, the gigantic inflatable rodent was either a menace or a rallying cry. But to its owners — members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 — it was merely Scabby, a beloved...

Normal, IL, USA / www.cities929.com May 13, 2021 | 2:38 PM (The Center Square) – A compromise could be on the way to reduce the fee on small trailers many Illinoisans have decided not to comply with over the past year. The fee for small trailers in 2018 was $18. That increased to $118 as part of the governor’s capital construction bill enacted in 2019. State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, said her House Bill 36 is an effort to drop it back to $18. She said there was obvious sticke...

To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The saga of Scabby the Rat continues with the transition of the Biden administration and the recent unceremonious ouster of now-former General Counsel Robb. The debate focuses on whether the presence of Scabby, the large inflatable rat, and large banners at the site of a neutral secondary employer constitute lawful secondary protest activity or is unlawful picketing or coercive conduct. In�...

© iStock While the future of clean energy jobs is a hot topic of debate these days, the Biden administration is right to connect labor standards to renewable energy tax credits, pushing the industry towards good, union jobs. Indeed, virtually every major newspaper in the country has covered the story, including The Hill . President Biden himself said, “When I think of climate change and the answers to it, I think of jobs. A key plank of our build back better recovery plan is building a mod...

Political Scene: Competing for spotlight, Magaziner is everywhere Seth Magaziner cant count on all of the "free" news coverage that competitor Dan McKee gets, as governor, every time he opens his mouth, signs a bill or holds a press conference to announce the next step in Rhode Islands "re-opening." So hes become: Mr. Everywhere.  If there is a legislative press conference, a photo op with a high-profile Rhode Island labor leader or a chance to tout his progressive credentials, Democrat M...

Steelworkers, Ohio refinery up pressure to keep Line 5 open View Comments The United Steelworkers International union and workers from the Toledo Refining Company are mounting renewed opposition to Gov. Gretchen Whitmers planned closure of Enbridges Line 5.  The United Steelworkers has been advocating for Line 5s continued operation since 2019 but launched the "Future on the Line" campaign in February to increase the unions reach.  Refinery workers plan to testify and gather at the Lansing...

COVID-19 outbreak forces Baffinland to suspend Mary River mine operations All non-essential workers are being sent home, company says; union says there are 30 presumptive cases Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. has temporarily shut down its Mary River mine due to a COVID-19 outbreak announced earlier in the week. (Photo courtesy of Baffinland Iron Mines Corp.) By David Venn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. has suspended operations at its Mary River iron ore mine due to...

May 3, 2021 LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission, Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports, Horse Racing Advisory Commission, and the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services. Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission William A. Miller, III, of Farmington, is a county commissioner for Oakland County. He is also the business representative and political director for ...