Politics

        Oklahoma Labor Network OK AFL-CIO   Tuesday May 1, 2012 A Victory for Oklahoma’s Working Men and Women By Debra Wojtek HB 2155 was voted down 50 to 42 on 4-25-12.  This bill by House Speaker Kris Steele would have created the “The Oklahoma Employee Injury Benefit Act.”  If this bill would...
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    Oklahoma Labor Network OK AFL-CIO   Monday April 30, 2012 Legislative Update   House Bill 2155 failed in the fourth reading in the House 50 – 42 on 4-25-12.  This in large part is due to the hard work and calls made by our members and supporters, and also the hard work that...
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Watch CNBC’s interview with TWU International President James C. Little during Mondays Battery Park protest in New York City and Peter Kaufman, CEO of the Gordian Group. President Little and Kaufman give their view on why the TWU and other AMR labor unions, support a possible merger by U.S. Airways.  The TWU hired the...
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House Bill 2155 by Steel creates the “Oklahoma Employee Injury Benefit Act.”  This bill allows corporations with excessive claims to opt-out of workers’ compensation, which would drive up costs for corporations that do not have that option.  The Oklahoma AFL-CIO isOPPOSED to this bill as it would hurt the workers through lesser benefits.  Click here to view a...
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 House Bill 2155 by Steele creates the “Oklahoma Employee Injury Benefit Act.”  This bill allows corporations with excessive claims to opt-out of workers’ compensation, which would drive up costs for corporations that do not have that option.  We oppose this bill.  It was voted from committee on 4-3-12 and will most likely be heard on 4-17-12.  Click here to view a comparison...
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