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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Huff Post: AFL-CIO Pressures Lawmakers On Fiscal Cliff, Calls GOP ‘Hostage Takers’
WASHINGTON — The AFL-CIO federation of labor unions is ramping up its opposition to any budget deal that includes cuts to Social Security or Medicare by sending state delegations to Washington on Tuesday to lobby lawmakers on the issue. In the “fly-in lobby day,” as it’s been billed, the AFL-CIO’s local leaders from 33 states … Read more
Posted in Member News, Political Action.
Relief Fund for IUPAT Members Affected by Superstorm Sandy
As you know, many IUPAT members were adversely affected by the devastation of Hurricane Sandy and consequently, are in need of assistance. While the IUPAT has reached out to those in need, I know that there are members across the country and in Canada who find themselves wondering what they can do to help their … Read more
Statement by the IUPAT on President Barack Obama’s Re-Election
Statement by IUPAT Executive General Vice President Ken Rigmaiden on President Barack Obama’s Re-Election This election proved that it takes far more than dollars for a victorious campaign; it takes dedicated men and women to knock on doors, visit job sites, work phone banks and get voters to the polls to exercise their sacred right … Read more
Posted in Member News, Political Action.
IUPAT Member Wins 2nd Congressional District in Wisconsin!
Democrat Mark Pocan, owner and operator of Budget Signs & Specialties in Madison, Wisconsin, was elected as the next representative for the Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District last night by a wide margin against his challenger, Republican Chad Lee (68% to 32%). From the Wisconsin State Journal – Pocan, 48, was the heavy favorite, and his … Read more
Posted in Member News, Political Action.
WASHPOST: The strategy that paved a winning path
In early spring, President Obama’s veteran campaign staff in Chicago confronted the question that would ultimately determine the presidency: how to run against Mitt Romney? “The most striking data we saw early on was on the ‘understands problems of people like me’ question,” said a senior White House official involved in the discussions. “Into the … Read more
Posted in Member News, Political Action.
WASHPOST: Rejuvenated Obama reelected as president after bruising campaign
Barack Obama was elected to a second presidential term Tuesday, defeating Republican Mitt Romney by reassembling the political coalition that boosted him to victory four years ago and remaking himself from a hopeful uniter into a determined fighter for middle-class interests. Obama, the nation’s first African American president, scored a decisive electoral college victory by stringing together a … Read more
Posted in Member News, Political Action.
Trouble at Your Polling Station? Here’s the Info to Report it!
From Daily Kos: Here are some links and phone numbers to help with troubleshooting the voting that have been tested and found to work. If you know of others, please add them in the comment thread and we’ll use them throughout today. • Vote411. Plug in your address and find out where your polling station is … Read more
Posted in Member News, Political Action.
Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, Carhartt Unite to Support Conservation
Nashville, TN—The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Carhartt, the nation’s leading brand manufacturer of rugged workwear produced in the United States. Established during Carhartt’s launch of its new ‘Made in America’ line, this unique partnership aligns the Michigan-based manufacturer with North America’s premier hunting, fishing and conservation organization for AFL-CIO union members and their families. … Read more
