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'National Working People's Day' rally set for Louisville on Feb. 24

By BERRY CRAIG

AFT Local 1360

05, Feb, 2018

From the UMWA: Pensions are in crisis nationwide, not just in Kentucky

Thanks to Bill Londrigan and Steve Earle for sending us this.

Our nation's pension funds are in crisis! This issue needs to be addressed now in order to prevent an economic disaster across the nation.

05, Feb, 2018

'A gentle reminder'

Thanks to Jeff Wiggins for sending us this.

To all my conservative female friends mocking and complaining about the Women’s March on Washington and around the world, a gentle reminder:

04, Feb, 2018

From MEPI: STUDY: Repeal of Indiana's Prevailing Wage Law Fails to Deliver as Promised

Thanks to Bill Finn, state director, Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Councill for sending us this. "Indiana Study confirms no savings found in Prevailing Wage Repeal.

01, Feb, 2018

Guitarist's new gig is running for Congress

By BERRY CRAIG

AFT Local 1360

Guitarist Alonzo Pennington answers to “International Thumpicker.” He wants to be called “congressman.”

01, Feb, 2018

UAW veteran Eldon Renaud seeks to succeed Jody Richards

By BERRY CRAIG

AFT Local 1360

Veteran trade unionist Eldon Renaud, a former Bowling Green mayor, is one of four Democratic candidates vying for the soon-to be-open 20th District state House seat.

31, Jan, 2018