Archive for August, 2009

From The South Central Federation of Labor, Madison WI, July ‘09: Fired Workers Demand Justice from Taco Bell:

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

 

As Union Labor News goes to print, the Workers’ Rights Center reports that the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission is attempting to broker an agreement with Taco Bell that could return fired workers to their jobs, at least temporarily. The EEOC’s investigation of workers’ claims of discrimination by Taco Bell, however, is expected to be ongoing, said WRC Director Patrick Hickey.

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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

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News Archive Spring 2009

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Labor Agency Is Failing Workers, Report Says

The federal agency charged with enforcing minimum wage, overtime and many other labor laws is failing in that role, leaving millions of workers vulnerable, Congressional auditors have found. >more

 

Facing Funding Shortfalls, Worker Centers Keep Organizing Just as worker centers are reporting an increase in calls and drop-ins, and ripe potential among members, some are facing funding shortfalls that jeopardize their work. >more

 

DHL ships jobs to Kentucky For thousands of workers at the Wilmington Air Park and local residents, it was news they had been expecting, but dreading.DHL Express said Friday it has decided to move U.S. hub operations for its international business from Wilmington to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport by mid to late summer to save money. >more

 

DCI launches annual downtown Cincinnati survey DCI announced the launch of its 2009 Downtown Perceptions Survey. The public is invited to share opinions and feedback about progress downtown here, where a link to the survey is located on the home page.The survey information will be used by DCI to measure perceptions and help direct downtown programs and services. It takes about 20 minutes to complete the survey.>more