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PAL workers end strike in Pekin
Jan 30, 2010 (15:04:00)
Laborers Local 231 members at PAL Health Technologies in Pekin, Illinois, return to work on Monday, February 1, after a four-month strike against the foot orthotics manufacturer.
The 61 workers in the plant walked out on Saturday, October 3, after negotiations ended when the firm refused to discuss a wage package
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Local 538 Galesburg hosting construction classes
Jan 30, 2010 (15:09:51)
By JOHN R. PULLIAM
The Register-Mail
Posted Jan 22, 2010 @ 09:55 PM
GALESBURG —
It’s fitting that Laborers International Union Local 538 is building for the future by offering classes at the former Raymond Marquith Elementary School, 118 W. Main St., East Galesburg
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Wellstone Action! enhances political skills
Feb 08, 2010 (10:40:31)
Laborers from Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska enhanced their member-to-member communication skills, during a two-day training with Wellstone Action! in Des Moines. The Laborers involved represented 15 different local unions and held lively discussions on effective messages and the best way for listening to members and learning how to reflect their concerns.
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Laborers 393 food baskets aid needy
Feb 08, 2010 (10:45:00)
On December 23, 2009 Laborers’ Local Union 393, for the 26th year passed out Christmas Food Baskets to the needy families in the LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam County areas. This year they passed out 140 baskets with 16 of the baskets given to the Illinois National Guard at the Marseilles Training Facility,whose family members are serving overseas during the Christmas Season. Members, their families and friends of Local 393 were present to pack the baskets on December 22nd.
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New officers for GPLDC
Dec 23, 2009 (08:32:00)
The following officers were elected at the August 2009 meeting of the Great Plains Laborers District Council (left to right): Bob Schroeder, Local 231, Auditor; Tony Penn, Local 362, Executive Board; Bill Gerhard, Local 309, Secretary-Treasurer; Mike Brecht, Local 43, Executive Board; Ken Diehl, Local 727, Auditor; Mike Smith, Local 751, Vice-President; Rocky Raikes, Sergeant-at-Arms; Mike Tuthill, Local 538, Auditor; Lenny Leo, Local 177, Executive Board; Frank Hovar, Local 32, Business Manager; Charlie Shempf, Local 165, President. The officers were sworn in on August 27 by Laborers Midwest Region Manager and Laborers International Union Vice-President John Penn.
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Union quality convinces Davenport city council
Feb 08, 2010 (10:45:00)
The Davenport, Iowa city council awarded a major underground contract to a union contractor, convinced that the extra dollars spent would return a high-quality, more efficient project.
Union members picketed for two weeks in front of Davenport's city hall, drawing attention to the safety record of the lower bidder, S.J. Louis Construction of Minnesota
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We owe them a great debt - Cherry Mine Centennial Nov. 14 - 15
Dec 23, 2009 (08:29:00)
By Michael G. Matejka
When a worker is injured, they turn to workers’ compensation for relief. It’s not a perfect system, but it does provide financial support to pay doctor bills and compensate for time off work.
Imagine a world without workers’ compensation. If someone was injured, they had to rely on family, friends, or corporate benevolence
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LIUNA 362 aids Christmas for Kids
Feb 08, 2010 (10:46:00)
Laborers Local 362, Bloomington, Illinois, recently completed its 27th annual "Christmas for Kids" party, co-hosted with the McLean County Chamber of Commerce. Almost 400 children enjoyed carnival games, cartoons, costumed characters, arts and crafts activities and a visit from Santa, with a grab-bag and gift for each child. Local 362 is also aiding the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots with their December 23 basket and toy distribution.
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Former Laborer Kilbride receives honorary degree
Dec 23, 2009 (08:29:22)
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas L. Kilbride (center) received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Lewis University during the 2009 Winter Commencement for Graduate Students. Lewis University President Brother James Gaffney, FSC (left) and Lewis University Board of Trustees chair James Goodwin (right) presented Justice Kilbride with the degree during Saturday’s ceremony. Justice Kilbride was bestowed the honor for “his generous service and career devoted to the public good,” including his efforts to ensure that every person has equal access to justice. Justice Kilbride represents the Third Judicial District, which is comprised of 21 Illinois counties on either side of Interstate 80 from Indiana to Iowa. Kilbride was formerly a member of Laborers Local 751, Kankakee, Illinois.
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