Report on Unions across the US in 2011
The following is a brief email from President Rich Trumka of the AFL-CIO regarding unions in 2011. It was a tough year for union members, especially in the mid-west as they fought, and are still fighting, attempts to end collective bargaining and impose terrifying Right-to-Work (for less) legislation.
Congratulations to Chicago nurses!
On a national front, we want to congratulate the registered nurses at Chicago's Jackson Park Hospital who voted to join National Nurses United!
"This is a victory for the nurses and South Side of Chicago. Together we realize unity is the best way to advocate for our patients and preserve respect for the registered nurse.
Sen. Gary Stevens (R) Kodiak Stands up for Alaskans on the Oil Tax Debate
Last week, Senator Gary Stevens (R) Kodiak was asked to speak to the group Commonweath North. It was an annual meet and greet - and the group got much more than they were expecting!
2011 MONTH OF GUNS WINNERS!!
Once again, we have sold out of our Month of Guns raffle tickets. Each year we sell 400 tickets for $100 each. Each day of November we draw a ticket for a rifle or shotgun. The best part of the raffle - your chances of winning are always the same. If your ticket is pulled out and you win, it goes right back in. It is possible (but pretty unlikely!) for you to win 30 guns. Every year we have at least one person who wins more than one gun. Good luck and thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket!
2011 Month of Guns Raffle!
Call our office at 907-258-6284 or send an email to megan@akaflcio.org to find out where you can get tickets in your area. They sell out every year, so make sure to get yours soon! See inside what guns are available this time:
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Changes to NLRB Representation Process - (Staff video)
There are new rules proposed for the NLRB designed to give a fair process to workers voting to join a union. The new rules would modernize the system and stop delays, bureaucracy, and wasteful litigation, leveling the playing field.
Issue Education
The Truth about Project Labor Agreements
Right-to-Work (for less). A great reference for fighting the lies

Department of Labor
One look at what's been going on in the U.S. Department of Labor will show you how the Obama administration is working hard to overturn years of Bush-era anti-labor culture

Hilda Solis: Labor's New Sheriff
- The Nation: April 10, 2010 edition






