Monthly Archives: November 2008

Unions Get Out the Vote for Obama in Rust Belt

A moving story in the Nation about an Ohio Union transformed by the Obama campaign.  The message?  We are ALL workers–it's not about race.  It's time for Labor to unite and transcend racial and ethinic differences.   Here is the link.
Add a comment | By Suzanne | November 11th, 2008

PRATT FACULTY UNION IN THE NEWS

NYSUT's newsletter, New York Teacher, ran an article celebrating the new contract.  Here is the link.
Add a comment | By Suzanne | November 8th, 2008

Report of November 5 Meeting

MEMBER BENEFITS Two representatives from NYSUT attended our Union meeting on November 5 to explain many of the benefits of Union membership.  These include discounts (computers, books, office supplies, music and video equipment, car rentals, movie and theater tickets), additional insurance plans (disability, catastrophic coverage, rental, long-term care), and banking (savings and CD's) at [...]
Add a comment | By Suzanne | November 6th, 2008