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South Bend rally organized to support Indiana House Democrats
SOUTH BEND -- Dozens of people lined Lasalle Avenue in South Bend Saturday afternoon to show their support of the Indiana House Democrats who walked-out of the Statehouse on Tuesday. The actions are an effort to keep Republican legislation like ...Tags: Career and Workplace, Employees, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Elections, Politics
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On prank call, Wis. governor discusses strategy
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — On a prank call that quickly spread across the Internet, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was duped into discussing his strategy to cripple public employee unions, promising never to give in and joking that he would use a baseball...Tags: Ohio, Skype, Companies and Corporations, Politics, Jim Doyle
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Madison schools to close for 4th day amid protests
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Public schools in Madison will close on Monday for the fourth straight day as teachers are expected to continue protesting a bill that would strip their collective bargaining rights. District spokesman Ken Syke said Sunday...Tags: Career and Workplace, Scott Walker
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Unions keeping up protests at Indiana Statehouse
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Union members expect another Indiana Statehouse protest while a contentious labor bill awaits action in the Legislature. The AFL-CIO plans a midday "Stand Up for Hoosiers" rally Tuesday, a day after a Republican-led Indiana...Tags: Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace, AFL-CIO, Elections, Politics
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Local teachers fear Senate bill will weaken collective bargaining
SOUTH BEND — Teachers were in the crowd of people protesting the “Right to Work” bill in Indianapolis. They are concerned about another bill in the legislature — Senate Bill 575. They believe it will make their bargaining unit...Tags: Career and Workplace, AFL-CIO, South Bend (St. Joseph, Indiana), Trials, Elections
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Lawmaker walkouts not uncommon
A walkout and road trip across state lines is certainly not something we see every year from our state lawmakers, but experts say it's not unheard of.
"Probably the more nationally famous walkout over redistricting occurred in Texas," said Sean Savage,...Tags: Illinois, New Mexico, Texas, Wages and Pensions, Politics
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Michigan governor targets personal tax breaks in call for sweeping cuts
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Gov. Rick Snyder is taking on everyone from senior citizens to state workers, public schools to city halls in his first budget proposal as he works to get Michigan on sound financial footing.
The new governor made good on his...Tags: Rick Snyder, Wages and Pensions, Companies and Corporations, Politics, Healthcare Policies
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Suit filed in Niles Twp. controversy
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterThe on-going controversy regarding the legality of a pair of closed meetings conducted by the Niles Township Board has now taken the form of a lawsuit. Filed on May 6, the suit names as defendants the township as a whole, township Attorney Mary Spiegel,...Tags: Career and Workplace, Justice System, Employees, Michigan, Crime, Law and Justice
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Hyatt workers set protest of Pritzker Commerce nomination
Tribune reportersHyatt workers and union members are set to protest the nomination of billionaire businesswoman Penny Pritzker to the Commerce Department in a continuing effort to call attention to a long-standing contract dispute. Members of the UniteHere union are...Tags: Career and Workplace, Employees, Collective Contract, Navy Pier, Penny Pritzker
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People protesting planned school closings arrested at City Hall
Tribune reporterMore than 20 people protesting Chicago Public School plans to close 53 elementary schools were arrested this afternoon at City Hall, officials said. The protesters were arrested after sitting and blocking elevators on the main floor of the building...Tags: Career and Workplace, Activism, Chicago Teachers Union, Politics, Chicago City Hall
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Avon Free Public Library Hosts Display On Battle Of Gettysburg
The Avon Historical Society will present an exhibit on the Battle of Gettysburg at the Avon Free Public Library starting in June and going through July to cooincide with the 150th anniversary of that pivotal Civil War battle, according to an...Tags: Career and Workplace, Abraham Lincoln, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions, Libraries
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For Detroit in crisis, next six weeks determine bankruptcy fate
ReutersDETROIT (Reuters) - Bond restructurings, negotiated settlements with bondholders and bond insurers, and tough talk with unionized workers are on the agenda as Detroit's emergency financial manager tries to meet a self-imposed, six-week deadline to...Tags: Career and Workplace, Finance, Financial Markets, Rick Snyder, Financially Distressed Companies
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