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January 15, 2008
Tell Congress: No More Toxic Trade
Toxic toys, red-leaded steel, counterfeit circuit breakers, poisoned pet food, contaminated human food. The list of dangerous imports endangering our families goes on and on. Meanwhile, our jobs
are being exported to countries without strong labor, environmental, health, or consumer safety protections.
Take Action!
Help protect our families, homes, workplaces, and communities from toxic imports.
Join the United Steelworkers’ national day of action on January 16 as we visit the district offices of over 100 members of Congress to tell them that cheap goods have a high price.
On this day, we will demand that they take action. We will put them on notice that our trade laws must champion safety and environmental standards as well as workers’ rights.
Join Us!
In the West Virginia House of Representatives, Government Organization Committee Meeting Room, Located in Room 215 of the East Wing of the State Capital Building.
11:30 am
Wednesday, January 16
For more information, contact Randy Moore, (304)733-3784 or rmoore@usw.org
Cheap goods have high costs.
January 15, 2008
You are cordially invited to the following celebrations for
John D. Rockefeller IV
Vets for Rockefeller Kick Off
Friday, January 18, 2008
5:30pm
at
Raleigh County Armory
Beckley, West Virginia
Re-Election Announcement
Saturday, January 19th, 2008
11:00am
at
Charleston House Holiday Inn
Charleston, West Virginia
Northern West Virginia Announcement
Saturday, January 19, 2008
5:00pm
at
Westchester Village, Fairmont
Eastern Panhandle Announcement
Saturday, January 20, 2008
2:00pm
Shepherd University
January 15, 2008
You are cordially invited to a reception honoring Glen B. Gainer III
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
5:30pm – 7:00pm
at
Beni Kedem
100 Quarrier Street
Charleston, West Virginia
Given by the Committee to re-elect Glen B. Gainer III, West Virginia State Auditor
January 15, 2008
You are cordially invited to a reception honoring Barbara Evans Fleischauer
Reception and Wine Tasting
Thursday, January 17, 2008
5:00pm – 7:00pm
at the
Law Firm of
Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC
500 Tracey Way
Northgate Business Park
Charleston, West Virginia
For More Information or Directions call 304-296-7035
January 11, 2008
The West Virginia AFL-CIO asks that all working West Virginians pause for a moment of silence in recognition of the
passing of Johnny Allen Lynch. Mr. Lynch passed away Thursday, January 10, 2008 he was a Member of USWA Local 5668
The information on the service is as follows:
Deal Funeral Home
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Visitation: Sunday, January 13, 2008
2:00pm – 4:00pm
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Service: Monday, January 14, 2008
11:00am
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the USW 5668 Education Fund.
January 3, 2008
Just a note to let you all know that Cheryl Johnson has been moved to HEALTHSOUTH to begin her rehabilitation and will probably remain there for the next two weeks or more.
If you would like to send a card, her address is as follows:
Cheryl Johnson
HEALTHSOUTH
1160 Van Voorhis Road
Morgantown, WV. 26505
December 31, 2007
The Center for American Progress is pleased to announce:
BEYOND JUSTICE: Bush Administration's Labor Department Abuses Labor Union Regulatory Authorities
By Scott Lilly
Read the full report:
http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2007/12/beyond_justice.html
A new report, Beyond Justice: Bush Administration's Labor Department Abuses Labor Union Regulatory Authorities, reveals a campaign to undermine the reputation of the labor union movement through a classic political misinformation campaign, all under the supervision of a lifelong partisan political operative whose career has been dedicated to the destruction of his political opponents.
The equal application of the law is a fundamental principle of democratic society in the United States. How closely the Bush administration actually adheres to this principle, however, has been increasingly drawn into question, particularly over the past year.
Multiple investigations continue into allegations that the Bush administration pressured U.S. attorneys to selectively enforce the law to influence local campaigns and serve political purposes. Meanwhile, a wide range of regulatory agencies have failed to enforce federal laws, benefiting some segments of society at the expense of others.
But when it comes to the U.S. Department of Labor, the administration has chosen to selectively over-enforce the Landrum-Griffin Act, a law aimed at improving the governance of the nation's organized labor organizations.
December 21, 2007
Cheryl Johnson with the ILSR, had her leg amputated below the knee.
She is doing well! We asked that you keep her in your thoughts & prayers and you can send cards to:
Monongalia General Hospital
Room 645
1200 JD Anderson Drive
Morgantown, WV 26505
December 19, 2007
GOVERNOR ENCOURAGES MOUNTAINEER FANS TO ATTEND FIESTA BOWL ON JAN. 2
Contact: Lara Ramsburg, 304-558-2000
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With many good seats still available as part of WVU’s official allotment for the Fiesta Bowl, Gov. Joe Manchin is encouraging every West Virginian who is able to buy a ticket and attend the game in support of the Mountaineer team to please do so.
“These student-athletes have given so much to our state, and we need to join together and encourage and support them in every way possible,” Manchin said. “They are competing in one of the most elite and well-respected bowls in the country in front of a national television audience, and I believe that selling every ticket allotted to WVU and being there in person to cheer them on is one very special way that we can say thank you to them for all of the excitement and prestige that they have brought to West Virginia this football season.
“So, let’s join together and show these fine young men our true Mountaineer spirit by selling out the game and filling the stadium with blue and gold.”
Tickets may be purchased by calling the Mountaineer Ticket Office at 1-800-WVU-GAME or online at www.WVUGame.com.
December 19, 2007
Dear friend of miners,
Would you please consider signing the Petition for an Annual Commemorative National Miner's Day for the United States of America?
http://www.rallycongress.com/minersdaymemorialassociationofwestvirginia/951/
And, could you please forward this message to others whom you believe will be interested?
Thanks!
December 14, 2007
CHRISTMAS FOR NURSES
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
I am writing on behalf of the West Virginia Nurses Associations Locals 201 & 205 who have endured over 90 days of a work stoppage due to their belief in their profession and the adequate staffing that is required to assist their patients.
As members of the West Virginia AFL-CIO, the WVNA Locals 201 & 205 are requesting assistance from members of both local and international unions to donate some “change for Christmas” so that the children of our brothers and sisters who continue their fight for the working men and women of the nursing profession are able to provide gifts for their children.
We are asking to donate whatever amount you are able to do, from One Dollar to One Hundred Dollars, any amount is greatly appreciated and will be a great assistance to our union family.
Again, on behalf of the West Virginia Nurses Association, I thank you for your time and your assistance. All donations should be mailed to:
WVNA
Christmas for Nurses
ATTN: Steve McElroy
P.O. Box 1946
Charleston, WV 25327
December 11, 2007
Article by Larry Matheney AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer on
The Worker Freedom Act
The Worker Freedom Act protects workers !!
Increasing numbers of employers are using the workplace as a forum to promote their religious and political views, as well as views about joining a union. Employees should not be forced to attend meetings or participate in communications on issues unrelated to their job performance. They should not have to fear retaliation from an employer — such as being disciplined or discharged — for choosing not to attend such meetings. Under current law an employer can order their employees into an office or meeting room and force them to listen to almost anything, as long as the meeting occurs on work time. Employees have no protection for refusing to participate in workplace discussions that promote views or issues unrelated to the performance of their jobs.
Some employers use the workplace as a forum for partisan politics, especially during major elections, calling mandatory meetings to enlist employees to support or oppose certain issues or promote certain candidates. Some employees are pressured to share in the employer’s religious affiliation, to join in morning prayers or attend prayer breakfasts and to receive unsolicited religious education. When workers try to form unions, 92 percent of employers force them to sit through mandatory meetings to hear one-sided, anti-union presentations.
For all these reasons, employees in West Virginia need the protection offered by the Worker Freedom Act, which will eliminate forced captive-audience meetings.
Intimidation and coercion at the workplace is un-American!
To read article in its entirety please click on link below:
Sunday Gazette-Mail - Opinion Larry Matheney; Protecting employee privacy.
December 7, 2007
The West Virginia AFL-CIO asks that all working West Virginians pause for a moment of silence in recognition of thepassing of Cecil E. Roberts Sr. Mr. Roberts is the father of UMWA President Cecil Roberts.
The information on the service is as follows:
Pryor Funeral Home
184 Walnut Street
East Bank, WV 25067
Phone: (304) 595-2611
Viewing:
Sunday, December 9, 2007, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Funeral: Monday, December 10, 2007, 11:00 a.m.
December 7, 2007
On Saturday, December 15, 2007, the Kanawha Valley Labor Council and all affiliated Unions will once again be ringing bells for the Salvation Army from 10 am to 8 pm. Most Unions have already made the commitment to ring bells. If you wish to volunteer to ring the bell, please contact your local union officers.
If your local union does not have an established station and you wish to participate, please call MIKE MATTHEWS at 343-6952 as soon as possible.
Thanking you in advance for your dedication to this worthy cause and wishing you the best for the holiday season.
December 6, 2007
Kanawha Valley Labor Council Invites all friends of labor to their Annual Christmas Party
DATE: Monday, December 10, 2007
TIME: 6:30 pm
LOCATION: 600 Leon Sullivan Way
Charleston, WV
For Additional information contact:
Mike Matthews 304-343-6952
December 6, 2007
Join Our Observance of
International Human Rights Day
12:00 PM
Monday, December 10, 2007
State Capitol - Upper Rotunda
Hosted by: Kanawha Valley Central Labor Council &
West Virginians United for Social and Economic Justice
Speakers:
Amy Scott
WV Chapter of United American Nurses
Margaret Chapman
West Virginia Free
Sam Hickman
National Association of Social Workers
Rev. Dennis Sparks
West Virginia Council of Churches
Gary Zuckett
West Virginians United for Social and Economic Justice
Larry Matheney
West Virginia AFL-CIO
December 4, 2007
The Monongah Heroine - A film by Gina Martino Dahlia
A West Virginia University P.I. Reed School of Journalism (SOJ) professor’s documentary about the 1907 Monongah Mine disaster will air on West Virginia Public Television at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 – the 100-year anniversary of the catastrophe.
The SOJ will hold a special preview of the 30-minute documentary, “The Monongah Heroine,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in 205 Martin Hall. The premiere will be open to the public.
The film focuses on the struggles and triumphs of the widows and children left behind from the disaster, still dubbed the worst mine disaster in U.S. history with 361 men and children losing their lives.
To read more about Documentary to air December 6th on PBS: http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/news/page/6356/
December 3, 2007
Marion County AFL-CIO Invites all friends of labor to their Annual Christmas Party
Where: Circle W. Club
When: Saturday, December 8, 2007
Time: 7:00 pm
Refreshments and drinks available Door prizes given out
Further information: call Beckie Parrish 290-4491
December 3, 2007
Save The Date
Women's Day at the Legislature
February 6, 2008
Cultural Center, Charleston, WV
West Virginia Women’s Commission
State Capitol Complex
Bldg 6 Rm 850
Charleston, WV 25305
304-558-0070
Email: wvwc@wvdhhr.org
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