Rep. Darrell Issa: Oversight Chairman? In name only.

IssaheadsThe U.S. House Oversight Committee plays an important role in holding our government accountable. Unfortunately, the current committee chairman, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), has been overlooking real issues of concern to America’s taxpayers and workers in favor of witch hunts to please corporate donors and extremist allies. Is Issa answering to business interests or everyday citizens? Find out what Issa’s really been up to as “Oversight” chairman below. (Or download the PDF.)

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Mother’s Day appreciation for moms and unions

Me and my momEveryone knows being a mom is hard work, and balancing the demands of a career and the demands of a family can be even harder. But unions have made contributions that help moms both on and off the job. Read more »

 

Give Mom a gift that shows you care about her and workers!

All CladMother’s Day is this Sunday, which means it is time again to show your mom how much she means to you.

We know it’s almost impossible to find a gift that repays your mom for all her love, hard work, and dedication. But you can show her how much she means to you by getting a gift that’s fun, practical, and supports good, union jobs.

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Union Shop: Libbey

Libbey Glasses

Product: Glassware/Serveware
Union: USW
Category: Kitchen & Bath

Serve up a party in style with quality glass stemware, glassware, and serveware from Libbey. Libbey’s products are expertly crafted by members of the USW. With Libbey your guests are certain to notice your exquisite taste. Click here to shop for Libbey products.

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Union Shop: Gallo Wines and Wines Harvested by UFW

Gallo Wines

Product: Wine
Unions: UFW, UFCW, IAM
Category: Food & Beverage

For your next night in, you can support good jobs by grabbing a bottle of red, white, or sparkling wine from Gallo Wines, which are produced by UFCW, IAM, and UFW workers. And even the wine snobs on your list will be delighted by the additional wide array of wines harvested by UFW members.

For a full list of union-made wines, visit Gallo Wines or UFW online.

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Union Shop: Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

Product: Expert Product Reviews
Union: TNG-CWA
Category: Miscellaneous

Consumer Reports is the go-to resource for product reviews on cars, appliances, electronics, and much, much more. But did you know that Consumer Reports is union-made? The company employs members of TNG-CWA, so we give them four stars in our review! Click here to visit Consumer Reports.

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Union Shop: All-Clad

All-CladCategory: Kitchen & Bath
Product: Kitchen, Bath, Hardware & Accessories, Cookware, Kitchenware
Union: USW

With union-made All-Clad cookware in your kitchen, guests will be impressed by your taste—and your support for workers’ rights. The company’s product line is nearly all handmade by skilled craftsmen in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, who are represented by the USW. All-Clad’s metal components are even sourced in the United States.

All-Clad is found in department and specialty stores nationwide. Click here to find the right All-Clad product for you.

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Union Shop: Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts

Pop-Tarts

Product: Pop-Tarts
Unions: BCTGM and USW
Category: Food & Beverage

These popular grab-and-go toaster pastries come in a wide variety of flavors that kids and adults love to eat at breakfast or any time hunger hits. Made by USW and BCTGM members, Pop-Tarts are a great way to satisfy your stomach and support good, union jobs.

Pop-Tarts are available at retailers nationwide. Click here for more information.

 

Workers Memorial Day calls attention to latest attack on workplace safety

Workers Memorial DayThis Saturday is Workers Memorial Day, a time when working families across the country gather to remember the dead and fight for the living — as Mother Jones put it. Though we’ve made significant strides in workplace safety over the years, it’s clear that we’ve still got some work to do.
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How can a fast be ‘disingenuous’?

Station Casinos workersStation Casinos’s kitchen and restaurant staff, cocktail servers, bartenders, housekeepers, and porters have been trying to get a voice at work since 2010 to provide a better future for themselves and their families. In response, Station launched a vicious anti-union campaign, firing organizers and retaliating, threatening, interrogating, and spying on other employees.

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