Are Democratic leaders sleeping with the enemy? THE NATION – “DEMS SELL OUT ON TRADE”: In a scathing editorial, The Nation magazine tears apart the handful of senior Democrats who negotiated the trade deal with the Bush administration in secret. “When…
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Time to stand up for small business in Garden Grove
by Chris Prevatt • • Comments Off
Wal-Mart’s destructive impact on communities is well- documented. Local competition is driven out, noise and traffic increases, and local governments and taxpayers get a raw deal. Wal-Mart is planning to open a 170,000-sq. ft. supercenter at Chapman Avenue and Brookhurst…
We Can’t Make It Here Anymore
by Chris Prevatt • • 3 Comments
By: James McMurtry Definitely worth watching. You Tube Link[ev type="youtube" data="jTW0y6kazWM"][/ev]
Supermarket Chains Threaten Lock Out.
by Chris Prevatt • • 4 Comments
From the UFCW: For Immediate Release In a shocking display of contempt for both their customers and employees, the management of Ralphs, Albertsons and Vons jointly stated their intention to punish their employees for demanding a fair contract, deprive consumers…
If you have a boss, join a union! 5 reasons you should support labor unions
by Mike Lawson • • 10 Comments
Because of the grocery workers’ contract negotiations, there has been some talk about labor unions and their effectiveness. Ryan Gene posted his opinions regarding unions at The Orange Juice. As a commenter that goes by “Cook†pointed out in the…
Grocery Workers Union Update
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Last night the seven UFCW locals and the corporate employers extended the existing contract by three more weeks in order to continue negotiating. The grocery workers’ contract originally expired March 5th. So now both sides have until midnight on April 19th…
Another strike for grocery workers union?
by Mike Lawson • • 21 Comments
Contract negotiations for 120,000 West Coast grocery workers have begun. The major disagreement is over a two-tier wage and healthcare system. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, both sides are hoping to avoid a dispute like the 140-day strike and…
