by admin | May 10, 2013 | In the News
A 40-day strike of more than 500 dockworkers at the Port of Hong Kong ended yesterday with a settlement that included a 9.8 percent wage increase, non-retaliation against strikers, and a written agreement, all of which had been fiercely resisted by the four...
by admin | May 7, 2013 | In the News, Solidarity
Hong Kong port strike is over Workers fighting for improved pay and decent working conditions at the Port of Hong Kong have voted to call off their industrial action after accepting an improved wage offer and promises of further negotiations on working conditions – as...
by admin | May 7, 2013 | In the News
6 May 2013 Members of UHKD decided in the meeting held this evening to call an end to the 40-day strike in the HIT terminals. On 6 May, UHKD received a written confirmation jointly signed by the four contractors of HIT, Everbest, Comcheung, Lem Wing and Pui Kee via...
by admin | Apr 10, 2013 | In the News
The Chained CPI is deceptively portrayed as a reasonable cost of living adjustment. But it is a cut to Social Security that would hurt seniors. Robert Reich explains the problem with the Chained CPI in the short two minute video below.
by admin | Apr 5, 2013 | In the News
Liberals are mounting strong criticisms of President Obama amid news that his budget will include a Social Security benefit cut — an official endorsement of a policy compromise he’s offered Republicans for years — and warning Democrats not to dare vote to cut the...
by admin | Mar 11, 2013 | In the News
from the Columbian: Several hundred people rallied Friday morning at Esther Short Park to support the 44 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union who are locked out from work at the United Grain export terminal at the Port of Vancouver. The Friday...
