(ISSN 0023-6667) Minnesota prepares for shutdown There is only a week left for dents to cover the difference. a shutdown is going to be an DFL Governor Mark Dayton Republicans say “no” to new extreme hardship for them...If and the Republican-controlled taxes but their policies will this was a private-sector firm Minnesota Legislature to come push up property taxes by $1 that was going to lay off 36,000 to a compromise agreement on billion to cover costs. workers, these same Repub- eight budgets or state govern- For 36,000 state employees lican legislators would be on ment will shutdown July 1. and perhaps 10,000 construc- their knees, begging them to They’re within $1.8 billion of tion workers employed on state put people back to work.” each other as they haggle over financed construction projects Chris St. Germaine is a An Injury to One is an Injury to All! a $5 billion deficit. Dayton it could mean their paychecks member of AFSCME Local WEDNESDAY VOL. 117 wants to raise revenue by tax- will stop. In solidarity Rep. 1092 employed as a direct care JUNE 22, 2011 NO. 1 ing the richest 2% of state resi- Tom Anzelc says he won’t take staff at a Duluth state group his pay if there’s a shutdown. home and a Duluth AFL-CIO Some public employees will Central Labor Body trustee. stay on the job to perform what “What do AFSCME mem- are considered necessary or bers’ want,” she says. “We emergency functions. Some Want to Work for Minnesota construction workers will and avoid a state wide shut- move on to other projects with down. We support Governor their employers as road and Dayton’s plan to tax the richest bridge projects sit idle with two percent to avoid a govern- winter staring them in the face. ment shutdown and risky cuts The I-35 Megaproject through to vital public services. We care Duluth is one of those that about the people we serve, sev- would be shutdown. eral are unable to speak so we While Republicans cam- as caregivers are their voices paigned on creating jobs all and advocate for their services. they have done is eliminate Minnesota needs to raise rev- them with potentially thou- enue now, to stop more cuts to sands more to come. vital public services that so Other GOP budgets are just many vulnerable Minnesota as bad with local government citizens’ need everyday.” aid being targeted, especially Which jobs will actually be for Duluth, St. Paul, and Min- affected by a shutdown has neapolis, three DFL strong- gone to court with Attorney holds. All LGA would disap- General Lori Swanson and pear to those cities in a couple Gov. Dayton both making their Two rallies and this noon march down 5th Avenue to the waterfront in Duluth Friday of years. In Duluth, a regional cases. Dayton is taking the were in solidarity with Valley Stream Target workers who were voting to unionize that center that supplies many serv- position that the state constitu- day. They voted 137-85 against collective bargaining. (Story on page 10) ices to state residents who live tion does not allow Minnesota outside the city, it amounts to to make as many exemptions to Walker gets his budget, but lawsuit filed 40% of the city budget. a shutdown as in the 2005 shut- MADISON– A divided the well-being of Wisconsinites “The budget takes $56 mil- For the 31,000 AFSCME down. A hearing is scheduled Wisconsin Supreme Court is the latest indication that citi- lion away from unemployed Council 5 and MAPE union for June 23 but the assigned gave Republican Gov. Scott zens do not have a voice in this workers, raises taxes on the members employed by the state judge recused herself and said Walker his expected union state,” said Wisconsin State elderly by $8 million and June has been a difficult month a retired judge should take the busting victory June 14. It AFL-CIO President Phil increases taxes $56 million on with lay-offs looming. case because courts are funded. ruled 4 to 3 that his “budget Neuenfeldt. “The only way for the working poor all while pro- “Our members make, on Dayton’s recommended repair bill” that strips most Wisconsinites to repair that viding $290 million in new tax average, $38,000 a year,” said prisons, state troopers, emer- public employees of their col- voice is to take back the Senate cuts for corporations,” said Eliot Seide, Council 5’s execu- gency highway repair and pro- lective bargaining rights could this summer, stop Walker’s Jauch. tive director. “Many of them grams for the poor, elderly and take effect. In spite of blistering unbridled assault on working On June 15 a coalition of live paycheck to paycheck, and disabled continue to operate. dissent, the court ruled Dane people and take back the state- unions, including the Wiscon- County Circuit Judge Maryann house in 2012.” sin Education Association Sumi overstepped her authority The Senate and Assembly Council (WEAC), filed a fed- WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE? when she declared the law took up Walker’s budget again eral lawsuit challenging the Gov. Dayton op-ed on compromise...page 4 void. Four justices said she after the Supreme Court ruling constitutionality of Walker’s improperly inserted herself into and passed it quickly June 16 bill. The National Education Letters and opinions...page 5 the legislative process. on party line votes of 19-14 and Association worked to develop Will Durst critiques Medicare battle...page 6 “The inability of the 60-38. Senator Bob Jauch (D- the lawsuit and will assist with Will MN drop 140,000 off health insurance?...page 7 Wisconsin Supreme Court to Poplar) said the budget its litigation. The lawsuit has No new taxes TPaw wants more for the rich...page 9 separate partisan politics from amounts to a “declaration of been filed in the United States NY Target workers vote against unionizing...page 10 war on Wisconsin’s middle District Court for the Western class families with policies that District of Wisconsin. Douglas Co. AFSCME, Teamsters get contracts...page 11 will devastate public education, “NEA stands in solidarity Laborers rally for jobs in Minnesota...page 12 increase taxes on middle class with WEAC in working to National young workers summit Sept. in MPLS...page 14 families while creating hun- right the wrongs of Gov. WIS SD 10 target for recall...page 15 dreds of millions of dollars in Walker and his deep-pocketed Trade Union Directory...page 16 new tax breaks for corpora- allies,” said Dennis Van tions.” He said while Walker Roekel, president of NEA. Red Cross forces workers on strike...page 17 calls for “shared sacrifice his “Under the guise of fixing the Supreme Court tosses sex class action v. Wal-Mart...pg 18 policies show disdain for work- budget, the governor and his IBEW 31 awards John Johnson Scholarships...page 19 ing families. See Wisconsin..page 11 Davis-Bacon, PLAs protected in Congress...page 20 1896~115 Years of Labor World ~2011~Thank You! Videos have fun explaining Treat Yourself collective bargaining Collective bargaining is making headlines like never before—but many people still don’t know what it really is. So the AFL-CIO teamed up with Laughing Liberally to create three fun videos showing just how badly things can go when workers don’t have a voice at the bargaining table. “Maximum Fun Workday”? It could happen! Take a look and help spread the word by viewing and sharing the videos at CollectiveBargainingFacts.com. Help Your Body Full Circle Massage in the Labor Temple Education MN 218-428-2858 The 1st Place team in the Duluth Building & Construction www.fullcircleduluth.net Trades Council’s Golf Outing June 11 was, surprise!, the Member Discounts! Duluth Building & Construction Trades Council team with a 63. Team members from left are Ogie Paczynski, JJ Wade Smith Jacques (both Bricklayers 1), Tournament Co-Chair Dana 8 hours for work... Marciniak, Dan Olson (Laborers 1091, Tournament Chair, (218) 724-4507 and a White Belt in Golf), and Joe Himmelspach (Plumbers 8 hours for rest... & Steamfitters 11). The event raised $11,300 for the United Way of Greater Duluth and other local charities thanks to IBEWIBEW 3131 &242242 the 29 participating teams, all the sponsors, and volunteers. 8 hours for what we will! (Photo by Nancy Carlson, IBEW 31 Office Manager) Retirees’Retirees’ That was a battle cry of workers trying to LuncheonLuncheon organize about the time the Labor World Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 10 Tues., June 28 was founded in 1896. Workers still battle Retirees’ Luncheon 1:00 p.m. forced overtime. The corporate media still Tuesday, July 5, 1:00 p.m. Blackwoods ignore their plight. Little (old Lakeview Castle) (London Road) has changed in America as Clearwater Grill Members & Their money is allowed to call Guests Welcome! the shots. There’s a reason I.U.O.E. Local 70 the Labor World has Monthly Arrowhead Regional Meeting survived. We need it. Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 5:00 P.M. Duluth Labor Center, Hall B Wishing many more Anniversaries! 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LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 PAGE 3 Republicans’ proposed budget There is a fair and balanced budget solution can be larger than before, yet By “fair and balanced,” I mean one else. Asking them to pay more erty taxes for homeowners, still require drastic cuts in which resolves almost two- of their fair share, while spar- renters, and businesses by $1.2 essential services. Governor thirds of the remaining deficit ing senior citizens, public billion over the next four years. Republican legislators are Mark by cutting spending and the school children, college stu- The difference is that I pro- also correct that they were Dayton other one-third by raising dents, people with disabilities, pose raising taxes only on elected last November with a June 13, 2011 income taxes on only the rich- and others from the serious Minnesota’s wealthiest 2%. mandate to restrain spending. est 2% of all Minnesotans. harm the Republicans’ pro- Republican legislators want to However, I, too, was elected The Minnesota Department posed service cuts would cause raise taxes on almost everyone with a mandate: to make Just two weeks remain for else. Minnesota’s Republican legis- of Revenue says that those them, is a fair and sensible Minnesota’s taxes fairer and to highest-income citizens now solution. Legislators who reject any protect the critical services our lators to decide whether they compromise say their proposed will agree to the fair and bal- pay smaller percentages of When I took office last Jan- citizens need. their incomes in state and local uary, Minnesota’s existing laws budget would be our state’s I respect the legitimacy of anced solution I have offered to largest. That’s true; but they the state’s budget deficit. By taxes than almost everyone required state government to the mandate Republican legis- spend $39 billion for services, fail to mention there will be lators received. That is why I payments to local governments about 163,000 more people liv- have offered to compromise Congratulations, Labor World and individuals, and property ing in Minnesota by the end of and meet them half-way. They, tax relief, during the next two the next biennium than at the however, show complete disre- Keep up the great journalism years. My latest compromise beginning of this one. We gard for my mandate, by refus- offer to the legislature would expect to have 18,000 more ing to compromise even one reduce that spending by $3.2 children in our public schools dollar. The only solution they billion, and raise $1.8 billion in over the next two years. offer is for me to give in entire- high-income tax revenues. College enrollments continue ly to them. Unfortunately, Republican to grow, as people of all ages Campaigns can rely on rhet- legislators rejected my offer. train and retrain themselves for oric, but governing requires They continue to insist on a better job opportunities. Our facing reality. The responsibil- $34 billion budget with no population is aging, and more ities of shared leadership income tax increase on the people than ever depend on one require compromise, which wealthiest Minnesotans. How- of the state’s health care pro- means agreeing to some things Local 9460 Health Care Workers ever, they would increase prop- grams. That is why the you don’t agree with. A “My Way or No Way” attitude makes it impossible to govern responsibly. Or to govern at WE’RE PROUD TO HAVE SUCH A LONG TRADITION all. If the Republican legislators OF SUPPORTING A NEWSPAPER THAT ADVOCATES FOR continue to demand to have it all their way or no way, Minnesota’s state government P EOPLEEOPLE BEFOREEFORE PROFITSROFITS! will have to shut down on July P B P ! 1st. The effects of the shut- down on many Minnesotans’ lives will be very hard. Far th worse, however, would be the hardships that the Republican 115 budget would impose on even more people during the next two years. Senior citizens would lose the home care services that enable them to live in their homes, rather than having to move to more expensive nurs- ing homes. Special education “Ten thousand times has the labor movement stumbled and fallen would be cut, as would servic- es to people with disabilities. and bruised itself, and risen again; been seized by the throat and choked Many thousands of Minne- into insensibility; enjoined by the courts, assaulted by thugs, charged by sotans would lose their health care. the militia, shot down by regulars, traduced by the Press, frowned upon It’s always possible to cut by public opinion, deceived by politicians, threatened by priests, repudi- government costs by eliminat- ated by renegades, preyed upon by grafters, infested by spies, deserted by ing services for people who really need them. But isn’t that cowards, betrayed by traitors, bled by leeches, and sold out by leaders, what government is for? What but, notwithstanding all this, and all these, it is today the most vital and does it say about politicians potential power this planet has ever known, and its historic mission of who would rather protect the richest 2% of Minnesotans, emancipating the workers of the world from the thralldom of the ages is than serve thousands of our cit- as certain of ultimate realization as the setting of the sun.” izens with serious needs. The (1855-1926), American Labor Leader Minnesota I know is far better ~ Eugene V. Debs than that. I ask you to please contact Republican legislators and tell DULUTHDULUTH AFLAFL--CIOCIO CENTRALCENTRAL LABORLABOR BODYBODY them you want a solution, not a Representing 62 affiliated unions with 16,000 members shutdown. Tell them Minne- sota deserves better than their A proud affiliate of the North East Area Labor Council budget.

PAGE 4 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 Thanks for food drive help Editor: I would like to express thanks to Bernie’s Bar-B-Que Grillers Extraordinaire, Ed Kranz & Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum & Carey Law Firm, Lakehead Constructors, Labor World, Service There are countless mail- Printers, Super One Foods, and the AFL-CIO United Way ings and emails we all receive Community Service Committee for their long-time support of that start out by saying they and donations to the annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive. The want our opinions on the drive is truly a community-wide effort and owes its success to issues. Their short survey ends the participation of so many people. Each of the groups played with a request for donations... a critical role. Special thanks are extended to Letter Carriers “$5, $10, $50, $100, $500, Zenith Branch 114 Merged and to the many active and retired whatever you can so we can union members who were involved. get to work on bringing your Once again local food shelves can approach the summer issue to the attention of....” months knowing that they have an adequate amount of food on Buy your way and you’ll get hand. The drive is labor intensive, but all the time and effort are some play the American way. very worthwhile. I can’t imagine how food shelves would be My #1 issue has been health able to acquire such a large amount of food without this collec- care for decades. When I take most expensive possible way, says, and it still is news...” is tion that literally covers every residence. the online “surveys” and get to too late in a problem in an how Billie Holiday wrote and Your partnership in our outreach is welcome and appreciated! look at the votes of others, emergency room. Preventive sang in “God Bless The Child.” Sincerely, health care always seems to care is how to stay healthy. When the Clintons tried to come out as the number one Meg Kearns, CHUM Food Shelf Coordinator The numbers of those with- reform health care in 1992 120 N. 1st Ave. W., Duluth, MN 55802 issue. (We must have been vic- out in the run up to the Patient many unions were against it torious on jobs and the econo- Protection and Affordable Care because they had theirs. As Vote yourself a raise! my.) So why is it that every Act (ObamaCare to you tea- they paid more and more Editor: time we have any kind of move partiers) was 44 million. That’s because insurers and providers As we all know the State of Minnesota is in a world of hurt toward health care reform the a sick number of people we’re were rocketing costs to make deliver of health care seems to financially. With numbers ranging anywhere from 4 to 6 or 7 bil- willing to leave by the wayside profits as fast as they could in lion dollars in the hole, depending on who you talk to, what I get worse and more costly for as though they’ll never get sick case reform turned on them, consumers rather than better? don’t understand is how those highly educated, elected people and we won’t have to pay for unions had come around when who promised a better tomorrow managed to get us here. We hear how much it costs their bills. The “we” in that Obama made his move. Pay and we need to control costs. I am a public employee, but not an elected official, who statement is the other 265 mil- raises weren’t happening works for the state of Minnesota and did not create this horren- We hear about the number of lion Americans who have because health care increases people without it and we must dous shortfall, yet I along with 36,000 others will be received health care. Looks to be about were sucking us dry. layoff notices should the state budget not be resolved. I have yet include them...because we’re 6 to 1. The have nots will not The economy’s in the tank, paying for them anyway in the to hear how many elected officials will either give back their win with that ratio. conservatives are controlling salaries or just plain not accept their pay for the past year of par- Next issues of Labor World: Back in about 1978 I was purse strings and they’re say- tisans non-governing. I don’t think they deserve the wages that Laborers Local 1091’s delegate ing “no” and more people are July 6, 20; Aug. 3, 31; they have given themselves (with tremendous benefits), I believe to the annual health & welfare again without health care. these officials whether GOP or Democrat, need to get their heads Sept. 14, 28; Oct. 19; meeting of the Duluth Building Many of us continue to work Nov. 2, 16, 30; Dec. 21 out from the rectal position and get things squared away for the Trades. I was interested in the past Social Security eligibility rest of us. I believe that we as citizens deserve better. This is not LABOR WORLD subject matter and it was a free because we provide health care a backyard baseball game where if you don’t want to play by my (ISSN#0023-6667) is published meal at the Pickwick, a nice to our families. It’s about the rules I’m taking my ball & going home scenario. This is for real semi-monthly except one issue in place I never frequented. When economy, stupid, and health and there are a lot of people who depend on the leadership that December (23 issues). the business meeting started I care is a real fix to our prob- The known office of publication is we thought was going to occur with these prized politicians. Labor World, 2002 London Road, listened as the contractors and lems. Saying it’s a right doesn’t I know there are some very hard working diligent people who Room 110, Duluth, MN 55812. business agents discussed the roll off my lips very well. But it are struggling to make things work & to avoid any shutdown Periodicals postage is paid at health plan’s health. It was in is right to say universal, single- thus alleviating disruptions to those who struggle to make ends Duluth MN 55806. sound shape so they started payer health care could fix a lot meet, no matter where they work. They are to be commended for POSTMASTER: talking about how to improve it of our problems beyond health. what they are attempting. I just believe that somewhere along the Send address changes to: for members. Increasing the Labor World, 2002 London Rd., line the rest have forgotten why they were elected. We need lead- hospital room rate from $120 a This Day In History ership now more than ever in order to get out of this mess. Room 110, Duluth, MN 55812 day to $140 (it was something www.workdayminnesota.org 6 7 If our state parks are shut down on the holiday of the birth of like that then) was sorely need- June 22, 1922 our democracy, and people are met with locked gates what tale (218) 728-4469 ed one person said. As they In what became known as of justice will that tell? When our roads are not patrolled for FAX: (218) 724-1413 went through all the aspects of the “Herrin Massacre,” sever- those demons who wish to cause trouble, and needless lives are [email protected] the plan and figured out where lost, who will assume that blame? When the doors to higher www.laborworld.org al hundred striking miners they could improve coverage I seized a group of strike- education are locked, what lesson will this teach? When con- ~ ESTABLISHED 1896 ~ realized that everyone at that Owned by Unions affiliated with the breakers who had been struction season comes to a halt and traffic is at an unguided Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body meeting had health care and brought in by the Southern detour, who will be there to lead the way? Why can’t educated Subscriptions: $22 Annually probably always had it. I didn’t Illinois Coal Company. They professionals meet the challenges they face? How can we be liv- Larry Sillanpa, Editor/Manager and I let them know that mak- marched the strikebreakers ing in a society with such endless needs? We deserve better, Deborah Skoglund, Bookkeeper ing the plan more accessible to to a woods near Herrin, much better! Board of Directors union members and their fami- The first order of business The non-profit Labor World, Inc. Illinois, and opened fire, is the official publication of the Pres./Treas. Mikael Sundin, lies who had no coverage in a special session will be for killing 19. Several strikers Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Painters & Allied Trades 106; should be their primary con- were held in the Williamson our elected representatives to V.P. Paul Iversen, BMWED cern. It wasn’t. A high percent- vote themselves a raise! They Body. It is an educational, advo- County jail, which has been cacy newspaper for workers and 1710; Sec. Larry Anderson, age of us went many months turned into a historical can’t work for nothing, and I’m Laborers 1091; Al LaFrenier, without coverage because we unions. The views and opinions museum focusing on the con- sure they think they earned it. submitted and expressed in the Workers’ United Midwest Bd; didn’t work enough hours to flict. The St. Louis Globe- Oh… have a nice holiday Mike Kuitu, Operating Engi- qualify and didn’t have a Labor World do not necessarily neers 49; Jayme McKenna, Democrat called the shoot- too! reflect the views of the paper, its enough money to self-pay. It’s ings “the most brutal and AFSCME 66; Dan O’Neill, the same way today. “Them R James Syria Board of Directors or staff, the Plumbers & Steamfitters 11; horrifying crime that has ever AFSCME Local 695 Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Steve Risacher, Carpenters that’s got shall get, them that stained the garments of Body, its affiliated unions, their 361; Dan Leslie, IBEW 31. don’t shall lose, so the Bible organized labor.” officers, or staff. LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 PAGE 5 Carpenter’s Local 361 and the many other unions in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin are fortunate to have such a strong voice on Labor’s issues. CarpentersCarpenters LocalLocal 361361 5238 Miller Trunk Highway Corroded Hermantown, MN 55811 Clockwork 1-218-724-3297 Like corroded clockwork, the Re- publicans once again find themselves in the middle of a public relations disaster the size of Jupiter’s largest moon, Ganymede. Specifically, their plan to reform Medicare, which some folks say is akin to a tornado’s plan to Thanks,Thanks, LaborLabor WorldWorld reform trailer courts. Of course I’m talking about Paul Ryan’s Roadmap for America’s Future which utilizes a rusty chain For 115 years of helping us communicate on our issues saw to perform major surgery on Medicare without benefit of anesthetic. And don’t even think of staying overnight: this is Remember to do it electrically an outpatient procedure. The scheme involves replacing blanket care for elders with with a Union, Trained, fixed- value vouchers. You know, like coupons. That’s right, Licensed Electrician, and use he’s going to hand out health care coupons. Why? Because it would save lots of money, which then could be given to our Signatory Contractors! wealthy people through increased tax cuts and besides, every- body knows, old people love coupons. Electrical Contractors: Twin Ports area Perhaps a Schedule Two Roadmap Fix will enlist Groupon API Electric Inc. Electric Builders Inc. Nylund Electric to move into the health care field. “Designer Colonoscopies. (218) 628-3323 (218) 722-1073 (218) 624-5706 $2250. ($5,000 Value) Save 55%. Today Only! Need to pre-sell 2500 by 4 pm.” Then we phase in Early-Bird Organ Agate Electric Electric Systems of Duluth Parson Electric (218) 834-9226 (218) 722-0764 (218) 727-2690 Transplants. And make discounted cardio defibrillators avail- able at your local neighborhood Everything for a Dollar Store. Bachand Electric Energy & Air Systems Park Electric (715) 392-5580 (715) 392-9115 (218) 721-3500 Cognizant of seniors tendency to mislay important objects, Ryan thoughtfully unburdens them with having to actually Beacon Electric Gilbert Electric Pine Lake Electric handle the grubby little coupons physically: those will be given (218) 591-7163 (218) 729-7874 (800) 997-5751 directly to the insurance providers for safekeeping. 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(218) 525-5991 KBJR TV-6 (218) 733-0303 America’s Oldest Building Trades Union • Est. 1864 PAGE 6 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 GOP Health & Human Services cuts cost us more than they save Last Thursday Minnesota islature was vetoed by Gover- services that can keep them out the size of Duluth. St. Louis Republicans’ position. “The Depart of Human Services nor Mark Dayton because it of institutions,” Jesson said. County hospitals would experi- legislature hasn’t moved an (DHS) Commissioner Lucinda would have seriously impacted If you took the 140,000 ence cuts of over $50 million inch” in Dayton’s direction, Jesson was at the Lake state residents and caused seri- Minnesotans that would lose dollars over the next two years. Huntley said, and it insists no Superior Community Health ous cuts to health care systems. their health insurance under the These cuts will result in more new revenue will be raised. Center to discuss Minnesota’s “It would put more people legislature’s plan and put them uncompensated care, which “In the late 1990s we Health and Human Services in jail, emergency rooms, men- in one place, “you’d have the will lead to higher costs passed increased the tax rate when the budget. The one presented by tal health facilities, and out of third largest city in Minnesota” on to the community.” economy was good,” he said. the Republican-controlled leg- home and community-based she said. “That’s nearly twice Duluth hospitals would lose “If we used that same tax rate about $10 million in two years we’d have $2 billion more but says the Minnesota Hospital we have a $5 billion hole.” Association. Dayton has stated he’d MESOTHELIOMA and LUNG CANCER Rep. Tom Huntley quoted wants to increase taxes on the former DHS Commissioner richest two percent as a way to Cal Ludeman, a Gov. Pawlenty increase revenue. Republicans Why choose Cascino Vaughan to handle your appointee, who said the cuts say they’ll have no tax increas- will affect the “sickest of the es but their policies are increas- Asbestos Claim? sick and the poorest of the ing property tax increases to poor.” Huntley said those peo- the tune of $1 billion. The lawyers on our letterhead have over 75 years of combined ple still need health care servic- Health and Human Services asbestos experience. es and if we don’t maximize is just one of eight budgets that federal matches we’ll lose require a compromise in an as - ‹–Šƒ‡’–‡„‡”ʹͲͳͲ–”‹ƒŽ†ƒ–‡ǡƒˆƒ –‘”›™‘”‡”ǯ• ƒ•‡™ƒ• $900 million to providers. of yet uncalled special session Dr. Gail Baldwin, LSCHC by Dayton. Budgets must be settled in excess of $1.9 Million. Medical Director, said their passed or state government will - In August of 2010 we settled a case for a Sheboygan bricklayer facility is happy to see patients shutdown July 1. Only the agri- that perhaps can’t get care else- culture budget was agreed on for more than $750,000. where, but they have to keep a in the session. budget and keep their doors For providers like LSCHC, - In May of 2010 a jury awarded a verdict $1.45 Million for one of open too. They don’t get gov- the “Free Clinic” as many call our Milwaukee clients. ernment grants, but “Medical it, many of the people they are Assistance is our best payer,” seeing are families in tough CASCINO VAUGHAN she said. times who have never experi- St. Louis County Commis- enced them before. LAW OFFICES sioner Steve O’Neil said it “We see many who are 1110 Old World Third Street Suite 405 wasn’t long ago when most working two or three jobs with- Milwaukee Wisconsin 53203 dentists stopped seeing Medi- out health insurance, others cal Assistance patients because who are one paycheck away (414)226-0241 they weren’t reimbursed well (from financial disaster) and or enough for their services. need help once from govern- “They did it quietly because ment,” said Jessica Crowley, Michael P. Cascino, Esq. (800)783-0081 Allen D. Vaughan, Esq. they didn’t want their names to LSCHC social services coordi- get out,” he said. “I hate to see nator. it get that way in medical care.” Dr. Baldwin said decision T h a n k s , L a b o r W o r l d , Many people who show up makers “need to see the people in emergency rooms are there who need care,” they need to for dental problems. see the divide that exists in our 11 11 55 YY ee aa rr ss o f S u p p o r t ! O’Neil says the county is culture, the working poor with- mandated to provide health out health care. “We need to From your Friends at the services and Sheriff Litman meet our neighbors,” and says he knows some people are maybe the upper two percent Northern Wisconsin Building in jail on purpose for the health would say helping others isn’t a care coverage. “That’s a poor bad idea, she said. way to treat people who are Like Huntley said, the peo- & Construction Trades Council ill,” O’Neil said. ple who would lose their health President Norm Voorhees, Ironworkers Local 512, (218) 724-5073 Huntley said Dayton made care coverage will need health Vice President Dan Westlund, Jr. Secretary-Treasurer Bill Cox cuts in Health and Human care services. We’ll just pay Services many didn’t like, more to see they get it under Boilermakers Lodge 107 Iron Workers Local 512~(218) 724-5073 including Dayton himself, in the Republicans’ plan. (262) 798-1267 Laborers Local 1091~(218) 728-5151 order to move toward the Bricklayers Local 2 (715) 392-8708 or (715) 835-5164 Millwrights & Machinery Erectors Local 1348--(218) 741-6314 Carpenters Local 361 Operating Engineers Local 139 Congratula (218) 724-3297 (715) 838-0139 tions, Cement Masons, Plasterers & Painters & Allied Trades Local 106 Shophands Local 633-- (218) 724-2323 (218) 724-6466 Labor World, Electrical Workers Local 14 Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 11 (715) 878-4068 (218) 727-2199 on your 115th! Electrical Workers Local 242 Roofers, Waterproofers Local 96 (218) 728-6895 (218) 644-1096 Carlton County Elevator Constructors Local 9 Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 (651) 287-0817 (218) 724-6873 (218) 724-3223 Insulators Local 49~ Teamsters Local 346~(218) 628-1034 Central Labor Body

LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 PAGE 7 election where Democrats sold to Los Angeles as a studio Durst...from page 6 hammered the Medicare issue lubricant we could pay off the out account funds for a to win a New York national debt in a week with nominal transaction fee. You Congressional seat that had enough left over for a down know, for our convenience. been in Republican hands payment on Beijing. Not everyone is toeing the since Ichabod Crane ran on Obviously the American bright red line down the hall. the Whig ticket. Guaranteeing voters have the attention span Newt Gingrich, in an unguard- that in the next election, every of high- speed lint and it’s a ed moment on Meet the Press, Democrat in every district all long way to the 2012 elec- called the idea right wing across the country will revive tions. But you might want to social engineering, no better the NY script right down to install a protective filter on than left wing social engineer- the placement of the colons. your TV for the impending ing. And less aerodynamic In an attempt to preempt tsunami of ads featuring than single wing engineering. these anticipated attacks, parades of elders being Although gliding remains his Republicans are demagoguing attacked by Paul Ryan’s Tax preferred means of transporta- Democrats for demagoguing Cut Zombies from the Planet tion. them with “Mediscare” tactics. NO! Excuse me while I slip However, after a spin trans- From the same people who into the fetal position behind fusion in the bowels of a GOP accused Obama of creating the couch under a blanket of from the Members, Officers and Staff of reeducation camp, the Newt death panels last year. If the coupons for the next 17 recanted, going on to warn hypocrisy coming out of their months. © 2011 Will Durst Operating Engineers that any ad Democrats air mouths could be bottled and Visit willdurst.com using his TV quote is a lie. Local 49 Which is redundant, because Looks like an “Atta Boy” is in order... pretty much every ad using Pulling Our Weight any of his quotes is a lie. After In Minnesota, North & South Dakota all, he is a known politician. Congratulations, Labor World What has the GOP running www.local49.org scared is a recent special It’s all just raw dirt, steel, wood, brick and concrete low rates. free hat with a until it fast approvals. recreational loan gets shaped no hassle by skilled hands and lending. minds. 218-729-7733 • Hermantownfcu.org Member eligibility required. Member NCUA. LABORERS LOCAL 1097 IRON RANGE & NORTHERN MINNESOTA Congratulations, Labor World Congratulations to on your 115th Anniversary! The Labor World on your 115th Anniversary ZENITH ADMINISTRATORS, INC. It should be the aim of every union member, as well as every sympathizer with our great 2520 Pilot Knob Road 750 Torrey Building cause, to be helpful in every way, to extend Suite 325 Duluth, MN 55802 the beneficent influence of the labor press. Mendota Heights, MN 55120 218-727-6668 ~Samuel Gompers, Founding President, 651-256-1900 American Federation of Labor

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PAGE 8 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 “No new taxes” Tim Pawlenty now wants to eliminate other taxes for rich How low can they go? Tax- first George W. Bush tax cut governor Tim Pawlenty dou- effect, Citizens for Tax Justice “essentially daring” his GOP es on the rich, that is. June 7 for the rich, and, to honor the bled down. Pawlenty, a leading calculated the top 400 tax rate rivals to try to out-cut him on saw the 10th anniversary of the occasion, former Minnesota “serious” candidate for the would plummet to an astound- the tax-cut, reward the rich GOP 2012 Presidential nod, ingly miniscule 4.7%. front. ~from Too Much Many things have come and gone proposed a tax cut for the rich Pawlenty, said a reporter, is Online that makes George W. seem a in the last 115 years. Thankfully Republican Robin Hood. Paw- the Labor World isnʼt one of them. lenty wants to eliminate federal th taxes on all dividends, all inter- HAPPY 115 Happy Anniversary! est income, all grand fortunes left to heirs, and all capital ANNIVERSARY, gains from wheeling and deal- SuperiorSuperior ing on stocks and other assets. Pawlenty also wants to chop LABOR WORLD the tax rate on ordinary income FederationFederation over $375,000 from 35 percent, the current rate, to 25 percent. ofof LaborLabor In 2008, America’s 400 highest-income taxpayers — TEAMSTERS Meets the first Wednesday of each month, except average income, $270.5 mil- July, at 6:30 p.m., at the Superior Public Library lion — paid just 18.1% of their LOCAL 346 President Janice Terry, 715-394-2896 incomes in federal taxes. If Pawlenty’s tax cut went into Minnesota/Wisconsin Patrick Radzak Secretary-Treasurer Roderick Alstead David LaBorde President Vice President Les Kundo Zak Radzak Recording Secretary Business Agent/Trustee Wilhelmus Bothma Gary Bauers Trustee Trustee Support your local pharmacy Tell your union, health fund, and employer you want local pharmacy services It’s Better...Keep It Local! Your Local vs Mail Order White Drug Pharmacy Pharmacies 3Personal service Service only by phone/computer 3Consulting at the pharmacy No personal contact. How do you get questions answered? 3Questions answered reliably, Allegations of re-dispensing accurately product that has been returned 315 minute service on No ability to customize orders new prescriptions 3Ready RefillTM (Automated Two week delivery, often LATE Refills) authorizations 3Free in town prescription Do you want your meds sitting in delivery a 110 degree mailbox? 3We contact doctors for refills Some require you to get your own refill authorizations 3Monthly health screenings Why trust your health & safety to 3Free blood pressure checks a nameless, faceless person? Your local White Drug Pharmacy is more reliable than mail order. We are always available to answer your questions face to face with a local pharmacist. For a listing of locations visit www.thriftywhite.com Pinetree Plaza Inside Super One Foods Cloquet, MN 218-879-6768 • 1-800-967-3421 Store hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 8pm • Sat 9am - 5:30pm • Sun 11am - 5pm

LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 PAGE 9 UFCW 1189 rallies for NY Target organizing but workers vote no again Last Friday United Food & union in Target’s history. But workers signed union cards. store closing. Wal-Mart is the tality permeating American Commercial Workers Local when the votes were counted Almost all other attempts in world’s largest retailer. Target thinking. 1189 led two Duluth rallies on the workers had voted 137-85 the retail sector have also been is #2 in the U.S. “As members of the House behalf of workers at the Valley against joining together for col- unsuccessful, including at In response to the New York Government Finance Com- Stream, NY Target store. That lective bargaining. UFCW Duluth’s Target, site of one of worker’s organizing effort, mittee we had 18 bills that were day 260 workers there were Local 1500 has been involved Friday’s rallies, in the early Target conducted one of the designed to destroy collective voting in a union organizing with that organizing effort 1970s. A successful attempt at most virulent anti-union cam- bargaining,” said Gauthier. drive that would be the first since winter. Over half the a Texas Wal-Mart found that paigns in recent history. “Either we stand up and fight UFCW 1189 Business Rep. or America goes farther right.” Jim Gleb said workers in New UFCW will contest the 115115th York haven’t received wage Valley Stream election and increases or gotten as little as vows to continue organizing. five cents. UFCW 1189 President Don Thanks,Thanks, Labor Labor WorldWorld,, forfor beingbeing the the “Some get as little as five Seaquist said the Valley Stream hours of work a week and can’t vote “shows a growing frustra- voicevoice ofof labor forfor moremore than than a a century! century! qualify for health insurance, tion with the tradition of low sick days, personal or vacation wages and low benefits” in the UnitedUnited FoodFood && Commercial Workers Workers Local Local 1116 1189 days,” Gleb said at a Civic retail sector, which had been Center rally and march. unionized fairly well a few When the Labor World started in In1896 1896« In a slap in the face to the decades ago. “These are folks • UtahThe openingwas admitted ceremonies as of thethe 20022002 London London Road,Road, SuiteSuite 211211 1896 Summer Olympics, the first 260 workers, Target CEO trying to be breadwinners, who Duluth,Duluth, MN MN 55812 55812 45thmodern U.S. Olympic state Games, are held Gregg Steinhafel got an 83% have lost jobs in manufacturing • Skookum Jim Mason, George raise from 2009 to 2010. His and are now working retail.” 11-218-728-5174-218-728-5174 GeorgeCarmack Burns, and Dawson American Charlie 11-800-942-3546-800-942-3546 comedian,discover gold inwas the bornKlondike. $23.9 million salary equates to http:///www.ufcw1116.orghttp:///www.ufcw1189.org • JohnJohn PhilipPhilip Sousa Sousa composes composed his $11,490 an hour. Starsmagnum and opus, Stripes the Stars Forever and , “That’s why the workers’ Don Seaquist, President Stripes Forever, on Christmas Day. Gary Morgan, President on Christmas Day campaign says ‘Target Expects Gary Morgan, Director – Northern Division More and Pays Less,’” said Gleb. The Duluth rally and noon Congratulations! march was held on Grandma’s Marathon weekend, which has Target as a major sponsor. “Minnesota-based Target’s The Labor World squeaky clean image just does- n’t sell to its workers,” said Anniversary Edition Gleb. IUOE 49’s Mike Kuitu and Rep. Kerry Gauthier spoke USW 1028’s Lee Popovich, at the Civic Center and said supported another rally, this Target’s behavior is a fine time at the Duluth Target From the Blue Cross Organized Labor Department example of the corporate men- store last Friday. (651)(651) 662-2528662-1523 HappyHappy AnniversaryAnniversary LaborLabor World!World! Congratulations, Labor World for 115 years of publication, and for Wilson-McShane proudly provides third-party administration services for doing such a good job of serving Taft-Hartley negotiated benefit funds. working people in our area. Have a safe, happy Fourth of July! WWiillssoonn--MMccSShhaannee CCoorrppoorraattiioonn

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PAGE 10 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 Wisconsin fight carries on...from page 1 Douglas Co. unions successful supporters railroaded oppo- work together to defeat the doing so does not advance pol- After four months of trying to get the Douglas County Board nents of their anti-worker agen- likes of Gov. Walker and the icy objectives and instead sim- and county management to approve contracts for them before da. This bill is an effort to Koch brothers who appear to ply rewards political allies and Governor Walker’s budget repair bill destroyed their collective silence the voices of working be set on a course to dismantle punishes political opponents. bargaining rights, six AFSCME locals and Teamsters Local 346 Wisconsinites, and it’s uncon- the middle class, one union The lawsuit seeks to block were successful. One year contracts approved June 16 cover scionable.” worker at a time.” some, not all, of the provisions contracts that expired Dec. 31. The lawsuit charges that the The suit contends that it is a of the budget bill that enact dis- All along union members had offered to pay 5.8% of their Budget Repair Bill violates the violation of the Constitution criminatory treatment. Unions pension costs and 12% of their health insurance as Walker had First and Fourteenth Amend- for a legislature to discriminate are not asking the court to demanded. That’s what the new contracts call for. ments of the U.S. Constitution among classes of public block the new pension and Two other county contracts are for law enforcement unions by stripping away basic rights employees, particularly when health insurance contribution that are exempt from Walker’s bill. to bargain, organize and associ- requirements. The unions have “All agreements were concessionary in nature, accepting pay ate to engage in union and long been on record that they freezes, increased health insurance premium share, and contri- political activity from most accept these substantial eco- bution to the Wisconsin Retirement System,” said Lance Nelsen, Wisconsin public sector em- nomic cuts and seek only to AFSCME Council 40 Staff Representative. “In addition, all six ployees. These rights have preserve their basic rights to units lost some language provisions regarding overtime and been in place for the last half bargain and freely associate. scheduling, and the courthouse clerical unit lost all seniority in century. Only employees work- “We should not push the layoffs and job postings. As serious as these concessions were, ing in job classifications, repre- Constitution aside to achieve a they represented a vast improvement from earlier management sented by the handful of unions partisan political agenda,” said proposals in March. The locals had very tough decisions to that supported Gov. Walker in Van Roekel. “I hope the court make at a time of historically bad bargaining. Governor the last election, were spared. moves quickly to put the “Weasel” Walker continues his assault on the working class in “A stable middle class is brakes on these bad choices. Wisconsin.” essential to rebuilding our We may not always agree, but Two other county contracts are for law enforcement unions economy,” said Van Roekel. the democratic process is that are exempt from Walker’s bill. Union jobs were key in devel- Walkerville was set up in enhanced by the ability to oping a vibrant middle class Madison as tent campers share, not stifle ideas and opin- Take a quiz on right crazy laws and now labor unions must continued the fight. ions.” Who could have imagined the destructive actions seen this year from attacks on public employees in dozens of states to the Republicans’ federal budget plan to destroy Medicare? Elected politicians are ignoring jobs and the economy to deliver political payback to CEOs and corporations. We Are One has created an online quiz to see how well you know how bad things are. Go to http://realornotquiz.com and see if you can guess which loony legislation is real and which ones they made up while wearing the office Crazy Cap. PLEASE MENTION THIS LABOR WORLD AD

Most Building Trades unions are picketing the Home Choice store (on left) being reno- vated at the old Gander Mt. site across from the mall. The Indiana Shamrock Construc- tion superintendent told IBEW 242 Organizer Darik Carlson that only the Plumbers and HVAC are union on the project only because he wasn’t aware they were union compa- nies when they got their bids. “These retail companies are hiring contractors from out- side the area yet they expect local people to support their stores, but no local people can work on them,” Carlson said. The Buffalo Wild Wings at the site was renovated union. Bed Bath & Beyond (yellow area) is being renovated and Painters & Allied Trades Local 106 has been picketing the Painting America company. Cement Masons, Plasterers, & Shophands Local 633 was able to get the stucco work turned around to a union contrac- tor. That Fairfield Inn by Marriott in the background was also built non-union.         

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LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 PAGE 11 Laborers lead “The Fight Back for Good Jobs” rally for infrastructure needs from workdayminnesota.org Keith Ellison, D-Minn., bridges and water resources Due to neglect, America’s way bill expired in 2009 and a The Laborers’ International Minneapolis Mayor R.T. can be addressed in a way that basics now require $2.2 trillion series of short-term extensions Union of North America led a Rybak and St. Paul Mayor creates jobs, grows the econo- in investment just to meet cur- haven’t provided the long-term rally in Minneapolis to call for Chris Coleman. my, helps the environment and rent needs. More than one- funding or vision required to desperately needed invest- “We have staggering needs lifts up communities, all while fourth of all U.S. bridges are address needs or create jobs. ments in the country’s roads, that are putting America’s leaving behind a positive lega- structurally deficient or func- Unfortunately, the budget bridges and water resources – greatness at risk, but we also cy for taxpayers and future tionally obsolete. Congestion authored by Rep. Paul Ryan, R- investments that would create possess an army of men and generations. on roads causes Americans to Wis., and passed by the U.S. millions of middle-class jobs women who are ready to “We can do more than just waste nearly $4 billion a year House contains devastating, for the state and America. rebuild their country,” build roads and bridges – we in gasoline. Leaking pipes cost job-killing cuts to transporta- “The Fight Back for Good O’Sullivan said. “It’s time for can invest in communities by the country 7 billion gallons of tion investment that would Jobs” rally last Friday brought our leaders to get down to busi- creating local jobs that can’t be clean drinking water every day. only accelerate the decline. In together hundreds of Laborers, ness and quit playing games sent overseas,” Jones said. “We Addressing these needs will Minnesota, the industry sup- including northern Minnesota, with our future and our work- can create a new transportation require action from Congress – ports fewer jobs than at any and attendees of the 2011 Net- ers. It’s time to build system that’s more efficient including passage of a fully- time since 1994 – a fact the roots Nation conference, the Minnesota, build America and and will serve America’s needs funded six-year highway bill state’s construction workers year’s largest gathering of pro- build our middle class.” for decades to come.” that would create 8 million jobs feel the impact of every day. gressive online activists. The rally was at th historic In recent years, America has over six years. The last high- Joining them were labor, polit- Stone Arch Bridge, which fallen behind other nations who ical, business, environmental overlooks the site of the fatal I- have raced to expand their and community leaders, 35 W Bridge collapse in 2007 transportation systems and HHeeyy,, LLaabboorr WWoorrlldd including LIUNA General and the state-of-the-art span water resources. Nations like President Terry O’Sullivan, that replaced it in 2008. China and India are investing Thanks for supporting our former White House green jobs The rally demonstrated 10% of their gross domestic adviser Van Jones, U.S. Sen. growing recognition that the product in such needs, while Union Members for 115 years! Ben Cardin, D-Md., U.S. Reps. needs facing America’s roads, the US only manages 2%.

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From the Officers and Members of The Minnesota Laborers Employers Cooperation and Education Trust held a meeting LABORERS LOCAL 1091 with the Twin Ports Construction Liaison Committee in the Labor Temple June 10 and then presented a free lunch to workers in the building and other Building Trades unions. Duluth, MN / Superior, WI / Surrounding Counties Dwight Engen, left, MNLECET Communications Director hosted the event. Labor World~~A Voice for Laborers Since 1896! Your Friends at Minnesota LECET Skilled Construction Laborers e appreciate area Wworkers, your and commitment to this region and share your Union dedication to quality!

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Duluth Building & That’s a big-time birthday! Craig Olson Construction Trades Council President Everyone that believes in improving the lives of citizens can be proud of Affiliates (218) 724-6466 Boilermakers Lodge 647 Millwrights & Machinery the fact that the 724-6999 Erectors Local 1348 Labor World has been 741-6314 Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers supporting workers Local 1, 724-8374 Operating Engineers Local 49, 724-3840 since 1896. We’d be Carpenters Local 361 724-3297 Painters & Allied Trades better off as a society if Local 106, 724-6466 Cement Masons, Plasterers & more voices advocated Shophands Local 633 Plumbers & Steamfitters for the people first. 724-2323 Local 11, 727-2199 Kudos to unions for Electrical Workers Roofers, Waterproofers Local 242, 728-6895 Local 96, 218-644-1096 maintaining your Elevator Constructors Sheet Metal Workers paper! Well done, Labor! Local 9, (612) 379-2709 Local 10, 724-6873 Senator Insulators Local 49 Sprinkler Fitters Local 669 724-3223 (507) 493-5671 Tony Lourey

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LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 PAGE 13 Young Workers Summit Sept. 29-Oct. 2 MPLS AFL-CIO Sec/Treas. Liz Last year more than 400 young term outreach program to Congratulations, Shuler announced June 9 that activists and union workers working people under 35. the 2nd annual Young Workers met in Washington for the first This year young labor lead- Summit will be held at the end national Young Workers ers and activists will continue Labor World! of September in Minneapolis. Summit and launched a long- to develop a movement of young workers while working And to our brothers and sisters... toward building a labor move- Have a safe and enjoyable summer! ment that speaks for all young people and mobilizes to create Proud to be a Union Contractor! an economy that benefits young workers. As young peo- LAKEHEAD Painting Co. ple are entering the workforce this summer, they are facing a “Serving the Upper Midwest Since 1965” particularly bad economy. Free Estimates Superior, Wis. (715) 394-5799 According to a new report by the Economic Policy Institute, the unemployment rate for 16- to 24-year-olds averaged 18.4 t was a bold, courageous venture for a 29- percent in 2010, compared I with 9.6 percent overall. year old woman, Sabrie Akin, to found the At the first summit, young workers called for mentoring initiatives to help young union Labor World Newspaper in 1896. members grow into leadership roles, organizing a young A tip of the cap to this area’s working men worker constituency group, holding a national youth sum- and women that it is still in existence today. mit each year, creating a web- site with information on national, state and local oppor- Andrew & Bransky PA Three apprentices in Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 11 tunities and creating blogs that were recognized June 9 for quite a feat. They had perfect highlight best practices for attendance for five years of night classes after working involving young workers Tim Andrew ~ Aaron Bransky during the day at the calling. among a number of priorities. “All three put in extra hours to gain knowledge in other Also that week, leaders on Jane S. Cahill areas of our trade that they weren’t required to, which will the AFL-CIO Young Worker give them the extra advantage to stay employed where Council—the new young Representing Unions and their Members ever they go,” said Business Manager Jeff Daveau Sr. worker group helping lead the Showing their UA watches are apprentices Brian Johnson effort— met to detail next steps 302 W. Superior St. Suite 300 (has 2 licenses and is close to being an x-ray quality in youth engagement. Duluth, MN 55802 218-722-1764 welder), Darrin Ness (has 2 licenses, working on 3rd for For registration and more plumbing in Wisconsin) and Brian Carlson (3 licenses cov- information about the summit ering Steamfitting and 2 states for plumbing). visit www.nextupsummit.com. Back row are Training Coordinator Jack Pezze, Daveau, and Assistant Business Mgr. Dave Carlson, Brian’s father. W e A p p r e c i a t e Y o u r P a t r o n a g e ! 115 The only Reef worth steering into has... Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. 7 Days a week Tuesday is Karaoke Night Wednesday has Live Music Live bands Friday & Saturday, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The largest game room in town! We can set-up employee parties of up to 80 people! THE REEF In the Labor Temple, 2002 London Road, Duluth

PAGE 14 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 Senate District 10 is this region’s focus for Wisconsin recall efforts Northwest Wisconsin resi- recall the Senate Republicans ern edge of the state down to him, which won’t be able to be dollars, delay elections, create dents, supportive Minnesotans, who stood with Governor Scott about I-90. The calls are asking brought forward until January. confusion and chaos, and avoid and unions like United Food & Walker in his assault on work- voters to support Shelly The number of signatures being judged by voters in recall Commercial Workers Local ing people,” said Superior Moore, the Democratic candi- required to trigger a recall is elections.” 1189, which has an office in Federation of Labor’s Warren date challenging Harsdorf in one-quarter of the number of For more information on Duluth but has jurisdiction in Bender, who is a city councilor. the recall election. 23,685 vot- votes cast in the most recent Moore visit her web site at: Wisconsin as well, are target- Harsdorf is one of six ers signed recall petitions gubernatorial election. http://mooreforwisconsin.com. ting their recall efforts at Republican senators involved against Harsdorf with 15,744 Moore is an Ellsworth High The election was to take Wisconsin state Senate District in a recall. Three Democratic the number that was needed. School English and drama place July 12 but that will be 10. Phone banks in Superior senators are also in a recall. An official must be in office teacher. She was the only the date of the Primary and car pools are heading into The Senate has 19 Republicans for a year before a recall can be announced candidate for the Election now. The actual recall SD 10 to work on the recall of and 14 Democrats. initiated. A recall of Gov. recall election until Repub- election will be August 9. Republican Senator Sheila Phone banking into Senate Walker has been in the works licans decided to run as fake The official Wisconsin Harsdorf of River Falls, who District 10 is targetting voters since February with the collec- Democrats to force Primary recall website is http://gab.wi. has been in office since 2000. just south of Superior in the St. tion of names of prospective Elections in the recalls. Isaac gov/elections-voting/recall “Here's our chance to help Croix Valley area on the west- signers of a petition against Weix of Menomonie, who has run for office as a Republican, Unions have improved the work lives of all Americans is now running as a Democrat in the SD 10 race. He needed Congratulations, Labor World, on 115 years of only 800 signatures to run. Thank you, Labor “(The) GOP has handpicked being the voice for our Unions and Members one of their own to run as a World Newspaper, phony spoiler candidate in a From your friends in the 18 affiliates of the Democratic primary against Shelly Moore in the recall elec- for telling the Iron Range Building & Trades Council tions,” said Moore’s campaign. “(Weix) is not hiding the stories of Call us, we’ll direct you to high quality fact that he is not a Democrat,” said St. Croix County GOP contractors who use skilled, area workers Chairman Jesse Garza. “The working families for purpose is to make a stand President John Grahek, 1-218-741-2482 against this recall effort.” 115 years! Recording Secretary Dennis Marchetti “This is truly disgraceful,” said Moore. “This coordinated Financial-Secretary Michael Syversrud, 107 S. 15th Ave. W., Virginia, MN. 55792 attack on democracy serves no

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LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 PAGE 15 T r a d e U n i o n D i r e c t o r y “The world is run by those who show up!” AFSCME COUNCIL 5— President Mike DULUTH MAILERS UNION LOCAL ML-62 NORTHERN WISCONSIN BUILDING & Buesing, Local 221; VP Judy Wahlberg, Meets 3rd Monday, Duluth Labor Temple, CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL— Local 66; Treas. Clifford Poehler, Local 2002 London Rd., Pres. Oscar Steinhilb: Meets the 3rd Wednesdays, Old Towne Bar. 2938; Sec. Mary Falk, Local 4001; Director Sec. Keith Delfosse, 218-628-3017 President Norm Voorhees, (218) 724-5073, Eliot Seide; Area office, 211 West 2nd St., 2002 London Rd., Duluth, MN 55812; Duluth, MN 55802; 722-0577 IBEW LOCAL 31 (UTILITY WORKERS)— V-P Dan Westlund Jr., Sec.-Treas. Rm.105, Duluth Labor Temple, 728-4248. Bill Cox (218) 728-5151 AFSCME Co. 5—LOCAL 66—Meets 1st Pres. Tim Ryan; VP Paul Makowski; Tues. at 7:00 p.m. in the AFSCME Hall, Rec. Sec. Lars Okstad; Treas. Dan Leslie; OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 49 — Arrowhead Place, 211 W. 2nd St. Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Mark Glazier, Meets 2nd Tues. of month at 7:30 p.m., Pres. Judy Wahlberg; VP Dennis Frazier; Ass’t. Bus. Mgr. Dick Sackett Hall B, Duluth Labor Temple, 2002 London Treas. Deb Strohm, Rec. Sec. Sue Urness. Monthly Meetings: Duluth: 1st Wednes- Rd., Bus. Rep. Brent Pykkonen, 724-3840, Sgt@Arms Jim Gaylord–Union office, 211 days, 7:00 pm, Labor Temple; Room. 112, Duluth Labor Temple. W. 2nd St., Duluth, MN 55802, 722-0577 Iron Range: Gilbert VFW, 2nd Tuesdays, All members attend each meeting 7:15 pm; Grand Rapids Blandin Workers AFSCME Co. 5 - LOCAL 1123—City of Two Hall, 2nd Wednesdays, 7:30 pm; OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 70— Harbors workers. Meets 1st Wed. of each Western Area: 3rd Wednesdays, all at 7:00 Union office, 2417 Larpenteur Ave. W., St. month at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall, Two pm: Jan., Brainerd Legion; Feb., Park Paul, MN 55113, 651-646-4566. Bus. Mgr. Harbors. Pres. Brad Jones, 723-15th Ave., Rapids Legion; March, Nisswa Tasty Pizza Dave Monsour. Meets 2nd Tues. at 5 p.m. in Two Harbors 55616; Sec. Mitch Ekstrom; North; April, Little Falls Legion; May, Ironton the Duluth Labor Temple, 2002 London Rd. Treas. Paul J. Johnson Legion; June, Brainerd Legion; July, Park PAINTERS & ALLIED TRADES LOCAL AFSCME Co. 5 - LOCAL 1934— Rapids Legion; Aug., Little Falls Legion; 106 Meets 1st Wed., 6:00 p.m., Duluth St. Louis Co. Essential Jail Employees. Sept., Aitkin 40 Club; Oct. Brainerd Legion; Labor Temple. President Lee Carlson; VP Meets 3rd Wed., 3:15 at Foster’s Bar & Grill. Nov., Nisswa Tasty Pizza N.; Dec., Wadena Ron Folkestad; Rec. Sec. Mikael Sundin; Pres. Dan Marchetti, 726-2345, Superior: Shamrock Pizza, 4th Tues, 7 pm Fin. Sec. Brian Coyle; Treas. Bryce Sjoquist VP Glen Peterson, Sec. Larry Van Why, Quarterly Meetings: 3rd Mons. Jan., April, Bus. Rep. Craig Olson, Duluth Labor July, Oct. at Schroeder Town Hall, 6 pm Treas. Heather Ninefeldt Locations Temple, Room 106, 2002 London Rd. Duluth, MN 55812, 724-6466 AFSCME Co. 5 - LOCAL 3558 - Non-profit Aitkin-40 Club, 650-2nd St. NW employees. Meets 3rd Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.. Duluth-Labor Temple-2002 London Road PLUMBERS AND STEAMFITTERS AFSCME Hall, 211 W. 2nd St. Brainerd-American Legion, 708 Front St. LOCAL 11, U.A.— Meets 1st Thursdays at Pres. Michelle Fremling ; VP Phil Beecroft; Crosby/Ironton-Ironton American Legion union hall, 4402 Airpark Blvd. (218) 727- Sec. Brendan Hanschen; Gilbert-Gilbert VFW, 224 N. Broadway 2199; President Dan O’Neill; VP Scott Treas. Stephanie Pessenda Grand Rapids-Blandin Papermill Workers Randall; Rec. Sec. Butch Liebaert; Hall, 1005 NW 4th St. Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Jeff Daveau, AFSCME LOCAL 695 - Meets 4th Tuesday Jenkins-VFW, 3341 Veterans St. Ass’t Bus. Mgr. Dave Carlson of even numbered months at Council 5 Little Falls-American Legion, 108 1st St NE Duluth offices and odd numbered months Nisswa-Tasty Pizza North, Hwy 371S, SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL 10— at Gampers in Moose Lake. Pequot Lakes Duluth-Superior area meets 2nd Mondays President Don Anderson, 722-7728 Park Rapids-Lori Lea Lanes, 1400-1st. St E at 5:00 p.m. in Wellstone Hall, Duluth Labor Schroeder-Town Hall, 124 Cramer Rd. Temple, 2002 London Rd. AFSCME LOCAL 3801 - Representing Superior-Shamrock Pizza, 5825 Tower Ave Iron Range meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. UMD Clerical & Technical employees, Room Wadena-Pizza Ranch, 106 Jefferson St. S. Regency Inn, Beltline/Howard, Hibbing. 106 Kirby Student Center. Meets 4th Th. @ Bemidji area meets 3rd Thursday Jan., 4:45 pm, Room 490 Humanities; IBEW LOCAL 242 (CONST., R.T.V., MFG., April, July & Oct., 6:00 pm, Carpenters Hall President Denise Osterholm, 726-6312 MAINT.)—Rm.111, Labor Temple, 728-6895. Bus. Mgr. Craig Sandberg, 1681 E Cope Pres. Donald Smith; Rec. Sec. Darik AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION Ave., St Paul, MN 55109, 612-770-2388-89. Carlson; Treas. Gary Erickson; Bus Duluth-Superior-lron Range area. Bus. Rep. AFL-CIO Greater Northland Area Local— Mgr./Fin. Sec. Jim Brown. Meeting 4th Wed. P.O. Box 16321, Duluth, MN 55816. Dennis Marchetti, 2002 London Rd., Duluth of every month at Duluth Labor Temple. 55812, 724-6873 Membership meetings held monthly in Unit meetings - Brainerd, American Duluth, quarterly on Iron Range (in odd Legion, 7:30 p.m., 1st Wed. each month SUPERIOR FEDERATION OF LABOR — numbered months), 218-722-3350 Meets 1st Weds, 6:30 p.m., Public Library, INTL. BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL Pres. Janice Terry, 394-2896, Treas. Mar- BRlCKLAYERS & ALLIED WORKERS, LOCAL 294 - Meets 4th Thurs- CRAFTWORKERS LOCAL UNION 1— lene Case, 399-8152, Sec. Cindy Lee, 395- day, 7:30 p.m., Local 294 Building located at 1853, PO Box 1246, Superior, WI 54880 Chapter 3/Duluth & Hibbing meetings are 503 E. 16th St., Hibbing, MN. Business listed in the Quarterly Update newsletter. Manager Greg Topel, (218) 263-6895, UNITED AUTO WORKERS LOCAL 241 — Chairman/Field Rep. Stan Paczynski, (218) Bemidji Unit, meets 3rd Thursdays of the Meets Ist Tues. of the month, 5:30 p.m., 724-8374, Recording Secretary, John month at 7 p.m. in Carpenters Hall Duluth Labor Temple, 2002 London Rd., P. Talarico, Sergeant-at-Arms, Jeff Ehlen Del Soiney, 591-5184; Fin. Officer Steve INTL. BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL Wisneski, 306 E St., Superior, WI 54880 S H A P P Y S BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL WORKERS, LOCAL 366—(Electrical, Sig- AND REINFORCING IRON WORKERS nal & Communication Workers of C/N) - UNITED FOOD & COMMERCIAL LOCAL 512—Northern MN office/training Meets 3rd Thursdays, Proctor American WORKERS LOCAL 1189—President Don center, 3752 Midway Road, Hermantown Legion. President/Local Chair Greg Arras, Seaquist; Sec. Treas. Jennifer Christensen MN 55810, (218) 724-5073, President Joe 1519 Airport Rd., Cloquet, MN 55720; St. Paul Office: 266 Hardman Ave. N., South Tomjanovich, B.M./F.S.-T. Charlie Witt, Fin. Sec. David Ostby, 303 Park Ave. St. Paul, MN 55075, 612-281-8014 A N N I V E R S A R Y ! B.A. Darrell Godbout, Rec. Sec. Bill Gerl Cloquet, MN 55720, 879-0941; Rec. Sec. Duluth Office: Labor Temple, 2002 London BUILDING & GENERAL LABORERS Curt Fernandez; Treas. Kurt Shaw Rd., Rm. 211, Duluth 55812. 218-728-5174 LOCAL 1091—Meets 3rd Thursdays, 7 pm Retirees' Club meets 2nd Monday, 1:30 INTL. ASSOCIATION OF HEAT & FROST p.m., Duluth Labor Temple, Wellstone Hall Duluth Labor Temple, Wellstone Hall. INSULATORS & ALLIED WORKERS President Larry Anderson, V.P. Brad Buko- LOCAL NO. 49—Meets 2nd Fridays, 7 p.m. UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 1028 - vich, Rec. Sec. Bill Cox, Bus.Mgr./Fin.Sec./ Duluth Labor Temple. Business Manager Meets 2nd Tues., Room 212, 2002 London Treas. Dan Olson; (218) 728-5151 Dick Webber, 2002 London Rd., Room 210, Rd., Duluth 55812, 728-9534. Pres. Larry The Labor World... CARLTON COUNTY CENTRAL LABOR Duluth 55812, 724-3223; Pres Wade Lee; Libra, VP Mike Connolly, Treas. Lee BODY—Meets 1st Monday of month except VP Garth Lee; Rec Sec Randy Neumann; Popovich, Fin. Sec. Jeff Westad, Sept. which meets last Monday in August. Fin Sec/Treas. Mark Lindholm Rec. Sec. Dave Lubbesmeyer Covering Meeting 7:00 pm 2nd floor of Labor Temple, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 1028 1403 Ave C, Cloquet 55720; President Mike CARRIERS, BRANCH 114 MERGED— RETIREES ASSOCIATION—Meets 3rd Kuitu, 391-6367, VP Tim Ryan, Treas Dan Meets 2nd Mondays, 7 p.m., Labor Temple Weds (except Jan, Feb) Evergreen Center, Teachers’ Issues Swanson, Sec. Patty Harper Hall B, Pres. Tatyana Vahkrusheva-Wiita, 5830 Grand Ave 3 p.m. All USWA 1028 re- CARPENTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 361— 727-4327 (office), P.O. Box 16583, Duluth tirees welcome. Pres. John Stojevich, Treas. Meets 2nd Tues. of the month at 6:30 p.m. 55816; VP Scott Dulas; Recording Secretary Mary S. Petrich, Sec. Ted Krakovac in Duluth at Training Center, 5238 Miller Trunk Hwy., Sheila Fawcett; Financial Secretary Donnie Leshovsky; Treasurer Karl Pettersen UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 9460- 724-3297. Pres. Steve Risacher, VP Susan Meets 3rd Tues. each month (except Aug.), Erkkila, Rec. Sec. Clayton Wrazidlo, Fin. NATIONAL CONF. FIREMEN & OILERS 5:00 pm, Hall B, Duluth Labor Temple. since 1942! Sec. Larry Nesgoda; Treas. Chris Hill, Field SEIU 956—Meets 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m. Office: 2002 London Rd, Suite 202, Duluth, Reps. Steve Risacher, Chris Hill Meetings held at Central High School until MN 55812, (218) 724-5223. Pres. Stacy CEMENT MASONS, PLASTERERS & Denfeld opens. President Sam Michelizzi, Spexet, VP Margaret Olsgard, Treas. SHOPHANDS LOCAL 633—Duluth & Iron 628-2689; Treas. Dennis McDonald, 7208 Laurie Beth Berg, Fin. Sec. Sue Pierce, Range Area Office: Mike Syversrud, 2002 Ogden Ave., Superior, WI 54880, 628-4863; Rec. Sec. Tammy Gangl London Road, Room 112, Duluth 55812; Sec. Steve Lundberg, 8304 Grand Ave, Duluth Duluth 55807, 624-0915 WORKERS UNITED LOCAL 99—Ex Board 218-724-2323; Meetings to be announced meetings 2nd Mon. of month: 1:30 p.m. in DULUTH AFL-CIO CENTRAL LABOR NORTH EAST AREA LABOR COUNCIL, Mar., June, Oct., & Dec., 9:30 a.m. all others Federation of Teachers BODY —Meets 2nd Thurs., 7:00 p.m., Well- AFL-CIO-President Alan Netland, Field Co- Quarterly membership meetings held 2nd stone Hall, 2002 London Rd., (218) 724- ordinator Chad McKenna, 218-310-8412, Mon. Mar., June, Oct., & Dec. at 2:30 p.m. 1413, President Dan O’Neill, Plumbers & [email protected] 2002 London Office, 350 Garfield Ave., Suite 2, Duluth, Steamfitters 11; VP Alan Netland, AFSCME Road, Room 99, Duluth, MN 55812 MN 55802; Pres. Todd Erickson, 728-6861 Local 692 66; Rec. Sec. Terri Newman, CWA 7214; Treas. Sheldon Christopherson, Operating Eng. 70; Reading Clerk Larry Sillanpa, MN News Guild/Typographical 37002 DULUTH BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL—Meets 3rd Tuesday, 3:00 p.m., Freeman Hall, Labor Temple. Pres. Craig Olson, Painters & Allied Trades 106, 724-6466; VP Darrell Godbout, Iron- C C workers 512; Treas. Jim Brown, IBEW 242; Rec. Sec. Dan Olson, Laborers 1091

PAGE 16 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 Red Cross forces its workers to strike to protect collective bargaining Safety concerns arise yank their right to bargain over protesters to Washington, for, either.” declared. Brandishing the over Red Cross $2B health insurance – but also the marching in front of the head- “What I find most offensive report, Ann Twomey, president impact that mistreatment has quarters and releasing a report is that they say ‘We’ll talk of AFT’s New Jersey nurses blood supply business on the nation’s blood supply. detailing the Red Cross’ abuses about safety after you give up affiliate, added: “This is not PHILADELPHIA (PAI)— The unions, including AFT, in its $2 billion blood supply your collective bargaining only a big business, it’s a Continuing its campaign to the Office and Professional business. The problems are rights.’ Collective bargaining greedy one.” strip its blood bank workers of Employees, the Steelworkers, directly linked to Red Cross is about safety,” Weingarten their rights and their health AFSCME, the United Food worker mistreatment and its care, the American Red Cross – and Commercial Workers, the 212 instances of labor law- one of the nation’s largest char- Teamsters, the Communica- breaking, the unionists said. ities – has forced some 250 tions Workers, the Service The contract between Local The Labor World...115 Years nurses and blood donor collec- Employees and the Auto 5103 and the Red Cross tors in Philadelphia and south- Workers, point out Red Cross’ expired May 22, and the work- of Working ern New Jersey to strike, over mismanagement of the U.S. ers were forced to strike two blood bank safety issues. blood supply is so wide-rang- days later, after years of disre- for our Labor In response, the workers, ing that it had to sign a court- spect, low morale, high members of American Federa- ordered “consent decree” in turnover and labor disputes, the Movement! tion of Teachers Local 5103, 1993 with the feds, promising report added. brought their campaign to to correct abuses. Red Cross “is an organiza- Bricklayers Washington on June 6 with a But the problems continue, tion that is supposed to be mass protest at the organiza- forcing the federal Food and about caring,” AFT President and Allied tion’s headquarters, after a Drug Administration to fine the Randi Weingarten declared to morning rally in Philadelphia. Red Cross $37 million since the crowd of 70 Local 5103 At issue for that local, along then. And 64 of 231 “serious members and supporters from Craftworkers with 23 other locals nationwide and preventable” blood recalls AFSCME, National Nurses whose contracts have expired, were in the Philadelphia-New United and other unions. “But Local 1 is not just the Red Cross’ mis- Jersey region. Fines there are if you don’t care about your treatment of its workers – it $9.78 million. own workers, you don’t care Minnesota/ wants to freeze their pay and The problems brought the about the people you’re caring North Dakota 2002 London Road, (218) 724-8374

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LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 PAGE 17 Women vow to challenge Wal-Mart after Supremes toss class action suit By Mark Gruenberg weren’t punished for. class and their claim that the different levels of Wal-Mart’s ers are going to have to protect Press Associates Staff Writer The women and their discrimination overrode claims hierarchy, for variable lengths ourselves against these corpo- WASHINGTON (PAI)- The lawyers, a pro-bono public for damages. A four-justice of time, in 3,400 stores, sprin- rate resources by being more women who led the massive interest firm in the San Fran- minority, dissenting in part kled across 50 states, with a diligent in documentation. Bu sex-discrimination class action cisco Bay area, said woman from the majority, said the only kaleidoscope of supervisors the discrimination will eventu- suit against Wal-Mart vowed to workers at Wal-Mart – and thing wrong with the suit was (male and female), subject to a ally come out....” continue their fight against the other companies with rampant that the court required too variety of regional policies that UFCW President Joe world’s largest retailer after the sex discrimination in pay and much proof from women, too all differed. Some thrived Hansen admitted the High U.S. Supreme Court tossed out promotions – have other early in the class-action filing. while others did poorly. They Court took a potent weapon – their class-action case Monday. avenues to pursue, such as “That each individual have little in common but their large class actions – away from The United Food and Com- claims with the federal Equal employee’s unique circum- sex and this lawsuit,” Scalia workers. He called it “deeply mercial Workers, which is try- Employment Opportunity stances will ultimately deter- said, quoting a lower court disturbing.” The justices ing to organize Wal-Mart’s mil- Commission, or class-action mine whether she is entitled to judge. He noted Wal-Mart’s “closed the door on millions of lion-plus employees, said the suits against Wal-Mart store by back pay or damages should employee handbook forbids women working at Wal-Mart ruling shows the need for col- store or region by region. not factor into the (class- sex discrimination. He said today and overturned 50 years lective action. “Be careful what you wish action) determination,” Asso- unlimited managerial discre- of legal precedence in discrim- “We are stronger from this for, you might get it,” com- ciate Justice Ruth Bader tion at the firm’s local level – a ination cases,” he said. ruling. We will find other mented one of the attorneys, Ginsburg wrote for that minor- point the women’s lawyers “UFCW will continue to de- avenues. If it takes one woman Brad Seligman, of Wal-Mart’s ity. That should come only at a contested – means it “can” lead mand accountability from Wal- at a time, one step at a time, we claim that it was too big and the later trial, she added. That’s not to sex discrimination, not that it Mart to its workers who will go forward,” vowed Betty class was too big, to sue. the view of the 5-member court automatically will. deserve fair treatment, fair pay Dukes, the lead plaintiff in the The justices, in a 9-0 deci- majority, all men and all nomi- “Left to their own devices and respect on the job. Last suit. Dukes, who worked as a sion written by Associate nated to the High Court by most managers in any corpora- week, thousands of Wal-Mart greeter in Pittsburg, Calif, said Justice Antonin Scalia, threw Republican presidents. tion – and surely most man- workers announced the Organ- she was disciplined and demot- out the entire suit, including “Members of the class held agers in a corporation that for- ization United for Respect at ed for minor infractions men certification of the women as a a multitude of different jobs, at bids sex discrimination – Wal-Mart because workers would select sex-neutral, per- know that they are stronger as a formance-based criteria for hir- group. Employers like Wal- ing and promotion that produce Mart have long attempted to no actionable disparity at all,” isolate workers and prevent Scalia wrote. “Others may them from solving problems Congratulations choose to reward various together. This decision will not attributes that produce dis- stop workers from joining parate impact… Still other together, through collective managers may be guilty of action, or prevent them from intentional discrimination that continuing to pursue their indi- produces a sex-based disparity. vidual claims against Wal- In such a company, demon- Mart.” strating the invalidity of one Bernie Hesse, political LABOR WORLD manager’s use of discretion director for UFCW Local 1189, will do nothing to demonstrate based in South St. Paul, said, the invalidity of another’s.” “The decision is troubling and Dukes said Wal-Mart won further erodes workers seeking on 108115 years of because of its power and its justice collectively.” He said money. “Corporate America they will continue their efforts has won against us because on behalf of Wal-Mart workers. they literally had all the funds “Workers want a voice at educating and the high-paid representa- work and we look forward to tion to steer this case forward building a movement in retail to the Supreme Court, which that will make change at Wal- was more favorable to them” Mart,” he said. “We would agitating than lower courts, which ruled encourage retail workers to for the women, she said. contact us at www. “Many of us lower hourly-paid ufcw1189.org for a voice at & organizing and lower-level salaried work- work.” Representative your readers. Minnesota House District 7B AFL-CIO & DFL Endorsed Write On! When you realize that workers and their unions have been supporting their own labor An Anniversary salute from the over 300,000 members in paper in our region since 1896, you come to understand why working family issues are at Anover Anniversary 1,000 saluteunions from affiliated the 400,000 with members the Minnesota of the Minnesota AFL-CIO AFL-CIO Ray Waldron, President Steve Hunter, Secretary Treasurer the forefront of public discussion. Way to go! Shar Knutson, President Steve Hunter, Secretary-Treasuer “Committed to Serving People First” Paid for by the Gauthier for Volunteer Committee Keith Haugan, Treasurer

PAGE 18 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 IBEW 31 awards scholarships The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 31 has awarded four, $500 John W. Johnson Scholarships for 2011 to children of their members. Last year for the first time siblings were chosen in the same year in the drawing by lot by the union’s Scholarship Committee of eligible candidates. This year the odds went off the charts as twins’ were chosen in the drawing. Grace and Hope Sorensen are twin daughters of Tim Soren- sen, a Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative employee and IBEW Local 31 member since 1985. Grace and Hope are McGregor High School graduates. Both will pursue nursing careers through Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Aaron Rodenberg is the son of Michael Rodenberg, a Minnesota Power-Boswell employee and a union member since 2004. A Grand Rapids High School grad, Aaron is attending Grace Sorensen Hope Sorensen Aaron Rodenberg Katherine Venne Itasca Community College studying environmental science. Katherine Venne is the daughter of Paul Venne, a recent HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LABOR WORLD Minnesota Power-Coleraine retiree who has been in the local since 1976. Katherine is also a Grand Rapids graduate. She is currently pursuing an education in the field of global studies at 115 great years and more to come... the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The scholarships were established in 1988 by John Johnson, a former president of IBEW Local 31 and an International Vice President. With this year’s awards, 96 children of IBEW 31 members have received one of the non-renewable scholarships. Students must meet a minimal qualification requirement and all qualifiers’ names are thrown into a pool. Winners are chosen by lot. Applications are available each January on the union web- site, www.ibew31.org, or by calling IBEW Local 31 at (218) 728-4248. Applicants must be ready to enroll in a higher educa- tion institution or can already be a higher education student. IBEW 31 represents over 960 active members employed in 19 bargaining units in northwest Wisconsin, and the central and Representing faculty at UMD since 1980 American Federation of Teachers northern regions of Minnesota. Local 31 has 470 retirees. National Education Association Thanks, Labor World for 115 Years of Service! From Lutsen to International Falls to Park Rapids to Little Falls to Kettle River to the Twin Ports...... Our 960 active and 470 retired members from 19 bargaining units would like to say how proud we are of being able to help carry on such a fine tradition as the one the Labor World has established in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Our History ~~ Our Heritage ~~ Our Voice IBEWIBEW LOCALLOCAL 3131 Arrowhead Electric Cooperative Representing Workers At: Itasca Mantrap Cooperative Electric Assn. Lutsen, MN Park Rapids, MN Bayfield Electric Co-op Lake Country Power Iron River, Wl Grand Rapids, Kettle River & Virginia City of Brainerd - Administrative Support Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative Brainerd, MN Aitkin, MN City of Brainerd - Water & Light Dept. Minnesota Energy Resources Brainerd, MN (formerly Aquila) Cloquet, MN City of Moose - Lake Water & Light Minnesota Power Moose Lake, MN Duluth, MN City of Staples - Water & Light Commission Public Utility Commission of Aitkin Staples, MN Aitkin, MN City of Two Harbors - Water & Light Dept. Public Utility Commission of Proctor Two Harbors, MN Proctor, MN City of Wadena - Electric Water Dept. Superior Water, Light & Power Wadena, MN Superior, WI Cooperative Light & Power of Lake County Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op Two Harbors, MN Brainerd, MN Wadena, MN

LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 PAGE 19 Building Trades barely get Davis Bacon, PLA protection from Congress By Mark Gruenberg The 232-178 vote killing a Even the GOP’s most-noto- Union legislative represen- higher than those charged by PAI Staff Writer GOP scheme to void the Davis- rious spending meat-ax wield- tatives said grassroots lobby- cut-rate contractors using WASHINGTON—The Bacon Act, which requires pre- er, Budget Committee Chair ing, aid from three pro-union cheap labor, nonetheless save nation’s building trades unions vailing wages on federally Paul Ryan, R-Wis., voted to contractor associations and the money because jobs are done racked up two more wins – funded construction, attracted keep Davis-Bacon, despite leadership of Reps. Steve right and done with high quali- protecting the Davis-Bacon Act 54 Republicans and 178 claims by other GOPers that it LaTourette, R-Ohio, Frank ty, thus avoiding future repairs. and project labor agreements -- Democrats in backing prevail- drives up construction costs by LoBiondo, R-N.J., and Jo Ann The construction unions and in the Republican-run House ing wages. paying union scale. Ryan Emerson, R-Mo., produced the their lawmaker allies also spent on June 13. Both votes came during voted against PLAs, though. wins. And they added pressure their time refuting misinforma- The 204-203 vote to keep debate on the money bill fund- Another Republican refuted the from the anti-union Associated tion and lies from ABC and executive branch authority to ing the Veterans Affairs Dept. construction cost claim by not- Builders and Contractors Right-Wing Republicans, who consider project labor agree- and military construction proj- ing Davis-Bacon mandates (ABC) – which was holding its were led by Reps. John ments (PLAs) on all federal ects nationwide, but they were using prevailing wage and 72% conference in town -- Culberson, R-Texas, chair of construction projects saw 27 reruns of two previous pro- of the Labor Department’s pre- boomeranged, once lawmakers the subcommittee that helps Republicans join 177 PLA votes and three prior pro- vailing wage scales in areas saw the facts. dole out VA and military con- Democrats in backing PLAs. Davis-Bacon votes. nationwide are non-union. “In each instance, strong bi- struction money, and freshman partisan majorities emerged to Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich. support PLAs and prevailing Misinformation included wage standards. 28 Republi- statements that PLAs banned cans stood with America’s non-union contractors from building trades unions in sup- bidding for federal construc- port of PLAs, while 54 GOP tion, that Davis-Bacon was members supported Davis- strictly tied to union scale, and Bacon,” said Building Trades that both drive up costs. Those President Mark Ayers. “All of statements aren’t true, lawmak- our affiliated presidents mobi- ers replied during the debate. lized the troops for this effort “A study of 10 states where like never before,” he added. nearly half of the highway and “A lot of legislators are bridge work is done in the U.S. starting to see PLAs and Davis- showed that when high-wage Bacon as a good value and workers were paid double the good for career opportunities,” wage of low-wage workers, said Roofers VP Jim Hadel. they built 74.4 more miles of “Both help the economy by highway and 32.8 more miles providing good jobs, with good of bridges for $557 million benefits and they help minori- less,” said Rep. Sanford ties.” Bishop, D-Ga. The construction unions’ “PLAs are a benefit to reputation for reaching out to employers and unions,” added moderate Republicans, an Rep. Norman Dicks, D-Wash. effort aided by the three GOP “They provide uniform wages, lawmakers, helped in the wins. benefits and overtime” and LoBiondo and LaTourette chair save money by setting job con- the informal GOP Labor ditions, preventing cost over- Caucus. Emerson’s “door has runs, providing for arbitration always been open to us,” says and banning strikes and lock- Hadel, even before her new outs, he said. marriage, to an Ironworkers Overall, PLAs save the gov- counsel. ernment money, Rep. “The vote on keeping the LaTourette added, and govern- prevailing wage,” via Davis- ment managers would have to Bacon, “was the bigger win answer to lawmakers about because most of the prevailing why they took the more expen- wage determinations are below sive route – unless Congress the union rate,” Sheet Metal banned the cheaper one by ban- Workers Legislative and Gov- ning PLAs. So, the GOP According to Patty Murto, ernment Affairs Director Vin- moves “aren’t about costing or cent Panvini said. Lawmakers saving the government money. Program Coordinator, here's why: pointed out during the debate This is union-bashing.” that Davis-Bacon rates, while “ We provide 1500 clients throughout Congratulations on your 115th Anniversary Northeastern Minnesota with volunteer attorneys. Every year we recognize the local law firm that gives the

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