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06/25/2009 - 8:54am

In today’s economy, the fear of manufacturers picking up and leaving high-cost states like Massachusetts is rampant. And that’s why it was especially good news that global giant Saint-Gobain is investing $31.8 million on expanding its operations in Worcester.

Source: Worcester Business Journal (6/22/09)


06/23/2009 - 7:57am

The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is soliciting proposals from the public and private sectors for an array of innovative clean power and energy efficient projects that could be eligible for federal stimulus funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Source: Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Press Release (6/19/09)


06/23/2009 - 7:51am

Building Trades Councils across Massachusetts are employing a wide array of grassroots tactics to win over public support for projects across the state.

Source: The Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, Website  (06/22/09)

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Industry Related Publications

06/29/2009 - 12:19pm

The Labor Letter is published by American Income Life Insurance Company.

July 2009 Edtion


06/23/2009 - 8:54am

Working together, the Joint Task Force has recovered more than $1.4M in funds in its first year of existence. From May 2008 through March 31, 2009, the Task Force partner agencies have begun over 400 agency investigations from Task Force referrals alone. The Joint Task Force Annual Report describes how we are helping Massachusetts businesses, workers, consumers and taxpayers.

Source: Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Website


05/27/2009 - 11:51am

A new study by Cornell University's Kate Bronfenbrenner finds that anti-union tactics are becoming more common during organizing drives.

Source:Economic Policy Institute (5/20/2009)

 

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Massachusetts Labor News

07/02/2009 - 2:30pm

Jim Carvalho, a member of Local 1445 of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) said, "Grocery workers, union members and staff are asking customers to help send a message to PriceRite: Let workers have the freedom to choose a union."

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07/02/2009 - 2:30pm

"The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reports that Massachusetts added 4,900 jobs in May; it is the first monthly increase since May 2008 and the largest monthly increase since January 2008."

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Labor Quote of the Month

The AFL-CIO has done more good for more people than any (other) group in America in its legislative efforts. It doesn't just try to do something about wages and hours for its own people. No group in the country works harder in the interests of everyone.

President Lyndon Johnson, 1965

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