President Elect Barack Obama

"We're ready to take the offense for organized labor. It's time we have a President who didn't choke saying the word 'union.' We need to strengthen our unions by letting them do what they do best — organize our workers. If a majority of workers want a union, they should get a union. It's that simple.We need to stand up to the business lobby that's been getting their friends in Congress and in the White House to block card check. That's why I was one of the leaders fighting to pass the EmployeeFree Choice Act. That's why I'm fighting for it in the Senate. And that's why we'll make it the law of the land when I'm President."

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Historic Victory
Senator Barack Obama of Illinois was elected the 44th president of the United States and the nation's first black commander in chief yesterday, his triumph ushering in an era of profound political and social realignment in America.
Patrick: Obama win ‘inspiring’
Deval Patrick said Tuesday night that he is looking forward to working with President-elect Barack Obama, his close friend. "I congratulate Barack Obama and ...
Block barriers to joining unions- letter to the editor
ANDREA SILBERT lists a number of ways that government should get involved in reducing poverty in the United States ("A new type of capitalism," Op-ed, Oct. 30). She misses the most obvious and proven method of fighting poverty, a method that costs the taxpayer nothing. Let workers join unions.
Union files complaint against Covanta Energy Corp.
The Utility Workers Union of America Local 369 said it has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission over practices employed ...
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Entergy CEO- Another Day another $56,777.00

Local 369 is very concerned about the excessive compensation Company CEO's are earning. Please see the information on the compensation package for the CEO of Entergy at http://www.entergypaywatch.org/

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State opens oversight investigation of utility merger

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities voted Monday to open an oversight investigation into the proposed merger of National Grid and ...
Nstar vs. power plants: CEO to push new pricing plan - Boston Herald

Nstar vs. power plants: CEO to push new pricing plan
Boston Herald, MA - 3 hours ago
Nstar and power-plant owners are on a collision course over how much residential customers should pay for their electricity. Nstar Chief Executive Thomas ...
Local 472 Merges with Local 310
Local 472 merges with Local 310. On January 8, 2007 members of Local 472, who represent approximatley 55 gas workers emploed with Valley Gas, voted to merge with Local 310 by an overwhelming majority.
Revitalization grant benefits historic bank building in Glens Falls - Milwaukee Business Journal
National Grid is providing a $28,900 grant to help rehabilitate the historic bank building at 136 Glen St. in downtown Glens Falls.
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