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State and National Solidarity Actions

Published 10 Mar, 2011 Timeline of National Action March 12:  National day of action called by the Wisconsin AFL-CIO. All unionists and labor activists in Wisconsin and neighboring states mobilize in Madison on March 12, with labor-led solidarity actions the same day in cities across the country.  March 15: Rallies around the country and in…

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TWU Report on Aircraft Maintenance In America

Published 11 Mar, 2011 The Air Transport Division recently mailed copies of “Aircraft Maintenance In America: Who Is Fixing My Plane?” to all American Airline Local Presidents and members working in the aircraft maintenance field. The report details specific data on aircraft maintenance performed in the U.S. and abroad. It details the continuing fight for…

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Bill Slashing CB Rights is Forced through Wisconsin Legislature

Published 11 Mar, 2011 Through some late-night political trickery, Republican Wisconsin State Senators have destroyed 50 years of collective bargaining (CB) and violated democratic principles to advance their politically motivated attack on workers. The procedural move late on the night of Wednesday, March 9 shows Gov. Scott Walker’s true intentions—to weaken the power of workers…

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Reinforcements Arrive in Madison, Wisconsin

Published 12 Mar, 2011 A steady flow of people arrived Friday in Madison, Wisconsin, anticipating tomorrow’s massive protest rally set for 11:00am. From across the country they came, union members, students and retirees from different professions, all in support of the people of Wisconsin and their fight to keep collective bargaining rights. TWU members arrived…

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