Could tax dollars be headed to China to support clean energy jobs there? It’s possible. A massive 36,000-acre West Texas wind farm development announced last week will rely solely on wind turbines manufactured in China–wind turbines that could have been made right here.
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THE COCA-COLA CASE
‘The truth that refreshes’ In this feature length documentary, directors German Gutiérrez and Carmen Garcia present a searing indictment of the Coca-Cola empire and… [youtube wUb-PAnflqo]
Will Ferrell stands up for the real health care victims
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Executive Pay to be set by Treasury…
There is a new proposal from the Obama administration. This one gets into the board rooms.. not the blue collar workers pocket. What an idea… See the full story
Transportation Unions Support Nomination of Hersman as NTSB Chair
WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement today in reaction to the Obama Administration’s intent to nominate Deborah Hersman as Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board:
Re-Appointment of Hoglander to National Mediation Board
Transportation Unions Applaud Re-Appointment of Hoglander to National Mediation Board WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement today in reaction to the Obama Administration’s intent to nominate Harry Hoglander as a Member of the National Mediation Board:
Whistleblower agency calls for probe of aircraft mechanics
May 1st, 2009 Byron Harris reports No one can forget what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, but for years, the Federal Aviation Administration has forgotten the problems it has had certifying aircraft mechanics, who could represent a terror threat to the airline industry.
Puchala Confirmation for National Mediation Board Will Return NMB to its Mission
WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement upon U.S. Senate confirmation of Linda Puchala as a Member of the National Mediation Board:
Transportation Unions Applaud Senate Confirmation of Randy Babbitt as FAA Administrator
WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the below statement following Senate confirmation of Randy Babbitt as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration:
House-Passed FAA Bill Modernizes Aviation System, Advances Safety and Worker Rights
WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement after House passage of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill (H.R. 915):