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April 17, 2006
Here are some of the latest headlines from AFL-CIO Now, the daily news blog that’s all about working people and unions. Be sure to check the blog every day for new stories.
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Get Set for 2006 Elections with AFL-CIO Congressional Voting Record
Want to find out where federal lawmakers stand on working family issues? We’ve got the answers.
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Looking for Respect, Workers in Several States Sign on with Unions
Military, municipal, communications, bakery and other workers in several states win a union voice on the job in recent organizing victories.
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Medicare Road Show: Seniors Aren’t Buying It
As a May 15 deadline looms to join the Medicare drug reimbursement program, nearly 16 million eligible seniors have not signed up yet.
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Clock Ticks: Another Coal Miner Dies
Coal mine death toll climbs; safety legislation stagnates.
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Joke’s on the Middle Class. It Isn’t Funny
In what should be a “flop-sweat” moment, Delphi CEO chuckles over bankruptcies. Read the full story....
CEO Pay Up. Workers’ Pay Down—Big Time!
Top CEO rakes in $249 million, while average worker earns $27,460.
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Governor Makes a Muck of Massachusetts Health Care Bill
Workers will be required to pay while employers will get off the hook.
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Homes Gone, Lives Destroyed—Now Katrina Evacuees Try to Keep Right to Vote
They’re throwing a mayor’s race in New Orleans, but many residents aren’t invited.
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Wal-Mart: You’re No Harley-Davidson
Unions, consumer advocates seek to bounce Wal-Mart's banking bid.
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Nearly a Million People Fill Streets for Immigrant Rights
Nationwide marches demand fair immigration reform.
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Read more important news of the day on the issues working families care about on AFL-CIO Now.
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