by admin | Nov 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
In a desperate attempt to break the solidarity and resolve of striking BCTGM members across the country, Hostess Brands is falsely claiming that its decision to close three of its bakeries—St. Louis, Cincinnati and Seattle—is the result of the nationwide...
by admin | Nov 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
A former Walmart employee was handcuffed Wednesday when he visited his old store to talk to workers about next week’s “Black Friday” strike. Alex Rivera, who was fired in September, told The Nation that Walmart management intentionally misled Orlando police, leading...
by admin | Nov 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Workers to Hold Large Picket Line and Rally at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Response to Increased Retaliation RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Dozens of warehouse workers will walk off the job at a Walmart-contracted warehouse at 8 am Wednesday morning to call for an end to continued...
by admin | Nov 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
The ITF continues to maintain its close watch on the situation in the port of Auckland, where earlier this year the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ), backed by the ITF and its global member unions, successfully resisted management plans to steamroller through a...
by admin | Sep 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
On behalf of International Secretary-Treasurer William Adams, please find enclosed the following documents: 1. Memorandum from Secretary-Treasurer Adams transmitting the International Balloting Committee Report and notice concerning challenges; (PDF) 2. ...
by admin | Jul 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Cowlitz County Prosecuting Attorney has decided to re-try ILWU International President Bob McEllrath on September 26-28, after a jury failed to reach a verdict and judge declared a mistrial in the original trial held in late July. The charges stem from last year’s...
