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USA : Shoppers' Food workers file ULP over negotiations

Source: Baltimore Sun

Mayor Lee nominates Willie Adams to San Francisco port commission

ILWU International Secretary-Treasurer Willie AdamsMayor Edwin M. Lee has nominated William (Willie) E. Adams, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) International Secretary-Treasurer and current San Francisco Film Commissioner, to the Port Commission.
“The San Francisco Port is a vital engine in our City’s economic health, and now with the exciting transformation along our iconic waterfront, the Port will greatly benefit from Willie’s experience as a longshoreman, and an advocate for workers and fiscal responsibility,” said Mayor Lee. “As we redevelop our Port’s infrastructure and properties, while protecting our pristine Bay and honor our historic maritime past, I’m proud to nominate him to the Port Commission and I am truly grateful for his willingness to serve.”
A native of Kansas City, Missouri and a longshoreman for 24 years in Tacoma, Washington, Willie Adams moved to San Francisco in 2003 and ILWU members elected Adams to serve as their International Secretary-Treasurer. Adams is responsible for the organization’s finances, he oversees the union’s political action work, and he represents the union internationally, including visits with ILWU...

Northwest rail lines provide routes for coal shipments to Asia

Northwest rail routes by Columbian newspaper
1. CHERRY POINT: The Gateway Pacific Terminal could accommodate 54 million import/export tons of bulk commodities per year, largely coal exports. Status: Whatcom County, the Washington Department of Ecology and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are preparing a joint environmental impact statement. Pros: Backers say it would create 4,400 direct, indirect and induced jobs. Cons: Critics fear increased train traffic, train engine emissions and coal dust. Developer: Pacific International Terminals, a subsidiary of SSA Marine.
For the full summary on all six proposed projects, see this Columbian link

USA : Announcing our new campaign: Recipe for Change!

Source: IMJ

USA : IAM Members fight to keep health care and defined benefit pensions

Source: Firedoglake.com

USA : Union Panel Urges Approval of Lockheed Contract

Source: NYTimes

USA : Supreme Court allows corporate, labor union interests to spend freely in campaigns

Source: Catholic Online

USA : Blaming Teachers for Our Low Test Scores Is Like Blaming Doctors for Our National Obesity Epidemic

Source: Huffington Post

USA : Republican Tax Plan: Richest 1% Get $50,660 More than Under Obama's Plan

Source: AFL-CIO