Unions uniting behind Obama
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On: Jun 27, 2008 (08:29:51)
With the Democratic and Republican primaries over, unions began uniting behind Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, the triumphant winner of a Democratic presidential primary election campaign that began more than a year ago and attracted millions of new voters. After a hard-fought campaign that erupted in some heated exchanges, Sen Read
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Missouri AFL-CIO endorses Nixon, Page and Zweifel for statewide offices
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On: Jun 19, 2008 (07:21:08)
Jefferson City — The Missouri AFL-CIO endorsed candidates last week for the August 5 primary election and pledged to play a major role in this year’s elections. “This is a watershed year for Missouri working families,” said Missouri AFL-CIO Secretary -Treasurer Herb Johnson, who announced the endorsements at a press conference Read
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Black Trade Unionists, labor leaders push ‘Need for Change’
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On: Jun 19, 2008 (07:18:34)
St. Louis — They were represented from Canada, the Island of Bermuda and every state in the nation—about 1,000 strong—as the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) convened here last week vowing to “declare war on those who stole the American dream Read
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U.S. Senate adopts Durbin amendment to delay levee plan
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On: Jun 18, 2008 (12:32:10)
Edwardsville — Municipal officials and labor leaders in Madison and St. Clair Counties breathed a sign of relief last week when the U.S. Senate adopted an amendment by Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois giving Metro-East more time to repair Mississippi River levees before the federal government declares the area a flood hazard zone Read
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Carpenters help erect Vietnam memorial
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On: May 21, 2008 (08:29:00)
DeSoto — Bob Meynell (left), St. Louis Carpenters’ District Council business representative and member of Carpenters Local 1124, and Local 1124 retiree Lester Dow volunteered their skills to help set up the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica that was on display here last weekend. Local 1124 member Paul Peppers and his family also helped install the wall. The “Traveling Tribute” of what is often referred to as “The Wall” in Washington, D.C., is a 4/5 replica that stands 8 feet high and spans 370 feet. The memorial honors those who served in the war, both living and dead. More than 58,000 names are listed, remembering those who died, who are missing in action or who were prisoners of war. Labor Tribune photo
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Missouri Democrats appear united for general election
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On: May 21, 2008 (08:19:35)
By DANA SPITZERManaging EditorColumbia — Despite the heated national contest between Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination, Missouri Democrats indicated at their state convention here last Saturday that they were ready to unite behind either candidate Read
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