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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August 4th, 2009
Join CIWC at the Largest Labor Day Picnic in the US - Monday September 7, 2009, Coney Island!
Call 621-5991 for more information or vist the website
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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
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April 24th, 2009
****Join us for a CIWC fundraising event****
May 2, 2009:
The May Fest Dance at the Price Hill Community Center 959 Hawthorne Ave, 45205
7 pm - midnight
Tickets are $5 - available at the door
food and refreshments available
for more information call 621-5991
flyer download available at http:www.cworkers.org
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April 24th, 2009
Democracy Now!: Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) Urges Homeowners to Stay in Foreclosed Homes
“Well, if it’s a sheriff’s eviction, if it’s reached that point, that is almost impossible. But we find that most of the foreclosures that haven’t reached that point, families are not getting the proper legal representation, and that’s why I’m saying that possession is nine-tenths of the law; therefore, stay in your property.” >more
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April 24th, 2009
MLK Day: Board member George Harris speaks to WCPO about worker justice for Day Laborers as part of Dr. King’s vision.>more
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February 18th, 2009
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February 5th, 2009
UNITEHERE! Rally to Make CINTAS Safe This October!
Join hundreds of injured Cintas workers, union members, and community allies at the company’s annual shareholders meeting.>more
City Beat: Cintas shareholder filed a lawsuit alleging the firm’s board isn’t fulfilling its fiduciary duties and fosters a corporate culture that ignores safety. >more
CIWC Board Member Georgine Getty & Drop Inn Center’s Pat Clifford Smack Down Chris Bortz on Lincoln Ware Live (Video: Episode 245) (Video)
CIWC Joins Progressive Groups to Say No to the Wall Street Bailout! Board Member Brennan Grayson speakes at 7:59 in the Video >more
Dayton Daily News: Immigration policy forces a painful choice: Fatiha Elgharib will soon face a decision no mother should have to face. >more
Cincinnati School Bus Workers Join Teamsters
Local 100 >more
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October 8th, 2008
Victory in LA - Council passes day-labor center ordinance >more
Ohio poultry workers: Poster-child for Employee Free Choice Act >more
Ohioans for Healthy Families, the 229-member coalition of organizations, submits over 240,000 voter signatures for Paid Sick Days for all Ohio workers initiative >more
IJCP will join thousands across the U.S. to knock on a Million Doors for Peace >more
Consumer advocates in Ohio call for investigation into deceptive practices to secure signatures needed to get payday loan issue on the ballot. >more
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September 16th, 2008
NYT: Meat Packing Giant tries to persuade the Supreme Court to rule that undocumented immigrants do not have the right to join labor unions. >more
Barb Wolf activist and documentary filmmaker sentenced to jail for 2006 Sit-In at Steve Chabots office >more
Scream Art Show by Saad Ghosn at Clay St. Gallery until 9/13 >more
IJCP will join thousands across the U.S. to knock on a Million Doors for Peace >more
Consumer advocates in Ohio call for investigation into deceptive practices to secure signatures needed to get payday loan issue on the ballot. >more
American Workers Overwhelmingly Support Paid Sick Days, Labor Day Survey Finds >more
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