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calling for a conversation between we drive you and haulcon transportation between folks in the bargaining union and teamsters union. provisions need to be upheld and respected. we heard from media outlets along with talking directly to the bargaining units before even the strike was sanctioned, before a strike was even on the table, these companied have hired scab employees in preparation of driving in exchange of the existing drivers, so we want to see how these existing did shall-the service dis -- the service disruption plan is being respected, and we'd like to see some resolution to this overall dispute and the workers respected. so we'd like this to happen within the next month at the land use and transportation committee, and the rest i submit. >> clerk: thank you, supervisor safai. supervisor kim? >> vice president brandon: thank you -- >> supervisor kim: thank you. i have, over my eight years on the board -- [inaudible] >> supervisor kim: this summer, this body is taking on a campaign to review firearm procurement practices throughout all of our jurisdiction to bring together our levera
calling for a conversation between we drive you and haulcon transportation between folks in the bargaining union and teamsters union. provisions need to be upheld and respected. we heard from media outlets along with talking directly to the bargaining units before even the strike was sanctioned, before a strike was even on the table, these companied have hired scab employees in preparation of driving in exchange of the existing drivers, so we want to see how these existing did shall-the service...
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unions bargain to set high wages and high levels of worker protection. high wages and benefits, decent hours and the like. unions notion that actually control what workers go into which jobs is sort of unknown over there. they have a much more fluid labor market. whether that could work in the u.s. is, i think, another question. it is hard to get to that point without unions having more power at the local level first. inflation, we and aren't really seeing inflation at the moment, even though we are seeing wages take up. we are also seeing low unemployment, and wages aren't taking up much on their own. it would seem that a lot of the effect is because many states and cities have raised their minimum wages in recent years. i want to mention the work by some of my colleagues at the roosevelt institute who have worked on questions of -- and the labor market, why employers have so much power that they can essentially lower wages for workers beyond the level we would expect in a fluid market. of laboris a lot market monopsony, -- one of the ways to fight that
unions bargain to set high wages and high levels of worker protection. high wages and benefits, decent hours and the like. unions notion that actually control what workers go into which jobs is sort of unknown over there. they have a much more fluid labor market. whether that could work in the u.s. is, i think, another question. it is hard to get to that point without unions having more power at the local level first. inflation, we and aren't really seeing inflation at the moment, even though...
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next are complaints which may be resolved by a bargaining union or contract. for example, sometimes if we get a complaint about an employee complaining about their schedule or the hours they were assigned, typically, that's something that can be resolved through their bargaining agreement, and we would instruct the employee they need to bring that up through the grievance program established by their union. complaints that are subject to existing ongoing investigations by the district attorney, city attorney or ethics commission, sometimes complainants file their allegations in multiple issues. we want to ensure that there's no duplication of efforts, that the appropriate city departments are investigating, so when we get confirmation from those departments that they're investigating, we'd refer the matter to their department and close it on our end. and lastly, allegations which involve violations of governmental ethics laws would be referred to the ethics committee and city attorney for appropriate action. programs like the whistle blower program servicemany
next are complaints which may be resolved by a bargaining union or contract. for example, sometimes if we get a complaint about an employee complaining about their schedule or the hours they were assigned, typically, that's something that can be resolved through their bargaining agreement, and we would instruct the employee they need to bring that up through the grievance program established by their union. complaints that are subject to existing ongoing investigations by the district attorney,...
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have to bargain in good faith with that union. everything we are talking about turns to whether or not this national anthem impacts a mandatory subject of bargaining. that's the first thing. the other thing is free speech of employees. you have probably seen all of these articles that players free speech rights are being curtailed because of the nfl' national anthem policys. the nfl is a private employer. everyone's first amendment a right we have in which we are protected from the government from infringing on our free speech. the nfl is a private employer, not a state actor. i have seen a few arguments that have said that nfl should be deemed to be a state actor, because they are getting public subsidies. a number of entities get state subsidies,or city but they are not becoming a public institution. that's the first argument i have seen. i have also seen because donald owners,eaks to the nfl because usually you don't have a president speaking directly, or yelling, at a league. there has been argument, maybe because of trump spea
have to bargain in good faith with that union. everything we are talking about turns to whether or not this national anthem impacts a mandatory subject of bargaining. that's the first thing. the other thing is free speech of employees. you have probably seen all of these articles that players free speech rights are being curtailed because of the nfl' national anthem policys. the nfl is a private employer. everyone's first amendment a right we have in which we are protected from the government...
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the union bargains for t the workers collectively. collective bargaining. and so it enters into a negotiation with an employer to get a contract that covers all the workers in a workplace. what unions do. and they try to get better wages than the workers have been able to get, better working conditions, and so forth. well, imagine now the following: the union sits down and bargains for the workers, but it doesn't just say, "hey, we would like higher wages or better working conditions, and if you don't do that, we may strike" and all the usual that i think you understand. but now they have a new weapon, a new chip, if you might say, to play. "if you don't come to a reasonanable agreement with us abouout wages or working conditions, we have another plan. we may withdraw the workers from your plant and set up our own." what? that's never happened before. what an idea. indeed, the union might begin to develop small enterprises that do things like a company that they're bargaining with, j justo make it a little more realistic, so that when they say that to the em
the union bargains for t the workers collectively. collective bargaining. and so it enters into a negotiation with an employer to get a contract that covers all the workers in a workplace. what unions do. and they try to get better wages than the workers have been able to get, better working conditions, and so forth. well, imagine now the following: the union sits down and bargains for the workers, but it doesn't just say, "hey, we would like higher wages or better working conditions, and...
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bargaining table. >> today the same union held similar protests against marriott in seven other cities across the country. marriott says in a statement, "marriott international has longstanding and productive relationships with unite here and is negotiating in good faith and in a timely fashion to obtain the best outcomes for our associates and guests." now today in oakland kaiser healthcare workers held a labor day protest of their own. hundreds gathered at mosswood park and mashed across the street to the -- marched across the street to the kaiser medical center. the kaiser medical center is planning to outsource jobs across the bay area including pharmacy warehouse workers and vocational nurses. >> once you start getting rid of the people who make your company strong and start outsourcing, you're going to hurt your brand because we're kaiser employees and we love kaiser. so we do our best for kaiser. you're not going to get that from an outside service. >> the protesters say kaiser's plans will undermine patients and the people who care for them. kaiser says in a statement," it's important for our mem
bargaining table. >> today the same union held similar protests against marriott in seven other cities across the country. marriott says in a statement, "marriott international has longstanding and productive relationships with unite here and is negotiating in good faith and in a timely fashion to obtain the best outcomes for our associates and guests." now today in oakland kaiser healthcare workers held a labor day protest of their own. hundreds gathered at mosswood park and...
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do, the only way we can deal with the current legal system is through bargaining and a representative of our judges through the union. we've been engaged in bargaining and we are still engaged in bargaining over the quotas and deadlines, as i mentioned. they violated an ml you that was signed and we are in the middle of arbitration with that. the number one issue with that ml you was to tell us, how did you develop -- mlu is how did you develop these numbers ? where did you come up with the deadlines? and what reality are they anchored? the only thing we have heard to date is policy. the policy reasons for handling of expeditious cases. that doesn't explain how you came up with the numbers and how you are connecting it with the reality of the judge's job. that is one way we have engaged with the department. we are regularly in communication trying to express the effects of the working conditions of the judges.>> host: thank you. there is a move policy why -- policy wise to pursue the cases and there is also a suggestion in the latest atty gen referral that there may be a relocation for asylum-seekers. i am curious ,
do, the only way we can deal with the current legal system is through bargaining and a representative of our judges through the union. we've been engaged in bargaining and we are still engaged in bargaining over the quotas and deadlines, as i mentioned. they violated an ml you that was signed and we are in the middle of arbitration with that. the number one issue with that ml you was to tell us, how did you develop -- mlu is how did you develop these numbers ? where did you come up with the...
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only way we can deal with it is in the current legal system through bargaining with therepresentative of our judges through the union so we've been engaged in bargaining and we are still in bargaining over these quotas and deadlines as i mentioned . they violated and m ou that was signed. we are in the middle of arbitration with that and the number one issue in that mo you was to tell us how did you develop these numbers? how did you come up with 700 cases for all judges across the country when we have judges handling completely different types of dockets? where did you come up with these deadlines and what reality are they anchored in. today, the only thing we've ever heard his policy. our policy reason for expeditious handling of cases but that doesn't explain how you came up with the numbers or how you're connecting it to the reality of the judges job so that's been one way we've engaged with the department. we are regularly in communications trying to express the effect on the working condition of the judges. >> thank you. paul tobin with cnn. there is a move policy wide to keep immigrants detained longer as the
only way we can deal with it is in the current legal system through bargaining with therepresentative of our judges through the union so we've been engaged in bargaining and we are still in bargaining over these quotas and deadlines as i mentioned . they violated and m ou that was signed. we are in the middle of arbitration with that and the number one issue in that mo you was to tell us how did you develop these numbers? how did you come up with 700 cases for all judges across the country when...
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truck with there is one snack, the collective bargaining agreement with the police union credits anyoneutside of barclays to provide security. deputy says the investors would have to be hired as union workers. here's another reason why the bart directors feel the program is much needed right now actually. bart still has 25 vacancies in the police department. the funding is there, plenty of job applicants i'm told. but the background check is so robust there is a limited number of people actually meeting qualifications. still a lot of kinks to work out when it comes to hiring bart police officers to have safety to writers. -- to bart writers -- writers mac -- riders. >>> the proposal would direct the governor to end the $77 billion high-speed rail project and use any other unspent money on other transportation needs. >> is how we say no to politicians, time to say you had your chance, you are a pack of liars, you have stolen money for years d money back. >> supporters of the gas tax say if it is repealed construction projects would come to a halt and put the safety of drivers to risk. ga
truck with there is one snack, the collective bargaining agreement with the police union credits anyoneutside of barclays to provide security. deputy says the investors would have to be hired as union workers. here's another reason why the bart directors feel the program is much needed right now actually. bart still has 25 vacancies in the police department. the funding is there, plenty of job applicants i'm told. but the background check is so robust there is a limited number of people...
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of the united steel workers union voted to authorize their bargaining committee to initiate a strike at u.s. steel facilities, demanding higher compensation and better benefits after a 30% rise in steel prices in year. they say they could strike at steelmaker arsel and metal if an agreement isn't reached soon. contracts for both companies expired september 1st. hearing from steelmakers, wait a minute, steel companies are having better profits, prices are up, what about us, what about the worker? >> yeah. >>> "early start" continues now with an update on hurricane florence. >>> breaking news, a brand-new advisory from the national weather service about florence. cnn's weather center has details. >>> i think that puerto rico was an incredible unsung success. >> president trump slammed for saying the response to hurricane maria was a success despite 3,000 killed in puerto rico. >>> good morning, everyone, welcome to "early start." i'm dave briggs. >> a heck of a job brownie moment. >> we'll look back and wonder about that question. >> i'm christine romans. it is 5:00 a.m. in the east. a
of the united steel workers union voted to authorize their bargaining committee to initiate a strike at u.s. steel facilities, demanding higher compensation and better benefits after a 30% rise in steel prices in year. they say they could strike at steelmaker arsel and metal if an agreement isn't reached soon. contracts for both companies expired september 1st. hearing from steelmakers, wait a minute, steel companies are having better profits, prices are up, what about us, what about the...
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each abolished labor unions and the right to bargain for wages. and under the pretext of patriotism establish the system of forced labor. each enforced is decreased by an army of secret police who held the power of life and death over every individual. and for the few still believing in freedom and said so, there was a ruddy end. the greatest intellect in the world can be silenced by death. that was the exact translation that these black church shared so lustily. >> reporter: whenever i hear anyone mention the word holster the first thing i do is reach for my gun. yes, they had the answer, the blackjack and the gun. shots mac -- [gunfire] in italy, they did it different. while in japan, shots mac -- [gunfire] to their names can be added to those of hundreds of thousands of others who stood in the way of the new warriors. finally there was only one obstacle left. bells mac -- bill mannix >> the word of god and the word of juries cannot be reconciled. then god must go! i'm absolutely clear in my own mind that i can speak for the féhrer as well. that
each abolished labor unions and the right to bargain for wages. and under the pretext of patriotism establish the system of forced labor. each enforced is decreased by an army of secret police who held the power of life and death over every individual. and for the few still believing in freedom and said so, there was a ruddy end. the greatest intellect in the world can be silenced by death. that was the exact translation that these black church shared so lustily. >> reporter: whenever i...
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where governor walker and the republican legislature stripped the states public-sector unions of their bargainingrights. what is less well-known is at the same time they also stripped just under $600 per pupil, excuse me 600,000 people from education. what jennifer hirscher has found is that from affluent communities wisconsinites became tax-free for their schools. truly grassroots movement. in newark the campaign for mayor was an education reformer who was handily defeated by a public school principle back mayor baraka. there is beginning to be some hope that there will be a grassroots support of public schools and of course teachers who are striking for mobilizing running for office all over the country. maybe this will turn out to be a david versus goliath battle and although i am known as a pollyanna extent to which americans become more politically engaged in one place to start is the democratic system to determine education policy not an elected philanthropist of the rich. with that i am very happy to take questions, comments, disagreements, whatever. [applause] thank you. >> i have a milli
where governor walker and the republican legislature stripped the states public-sector unions of their bargainingrights. what is less well-known is at the same time they also stripped just under $600 per pupil, excuse me 600,000 people from education. what jennifer hirscher has found is that from affluent communities wisconsinites became tax-free for their schools. truly grassroots movement. in newark the campaign for mayor was an education reformer who was handily defeated by a public school...
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of air carrier air france k o m is seeking to pressure airline unions ahead of a collective bargaining talk by warning that the french state will not bail out the airline in met a french finance minister bruno lemaire attempted to push air france workers to accept the company's terms on wages by advising the government would not step in to say. the airlie ailing airline if lingering labor conflicts and financial losses forced it to seek extraordinary aid with the impasse still unresolved and losses from rolling strikes mounting air france kayleigh c.e.o. benjamin smith has seconded mr lemaire as tactic mr smith also told the financial times that president emanuel mccrone is prepared to sell the french government's fourteen percent stake in the airline but mr lemaire has undercut the airlines executive by denying the government will sell the airline stock rose on reports of the latest comments although it's still down roughly forty percent on the year. and if you're into crypto mining then you know that one of the biggest players is of course bit maine which specializes in selling crypt
of air carrier air france k o m is seeking to pressure airline unions ahead of a collective bargaining talk by warning that the french state will not bail out the airline in met a french finance minister bruno lemaire attempted to push air france workers to accept the company's terms on wages by advising the government would not step in to say. the airlie ailing airline if lingering labor conflicts and financial losses forced it to seek extraordinary aid with the impasse still unresolved and...
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i am a bargaining team member and a union delegate for public employees. the federal agents have been investigating management corruption. for many years. we have many members spoke to the f.b.i. since 2011. i was one of the workers who spoke with the f.b.i. agents for management corruption. extortion, bribery. many public employees have been coming to civil services commissions to report extortion, discrimination, harassment, retaliation. many public employees protest in december 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 ongoingly for discrimination and harassment in workplaces throughout the city. specially targeted minority women, african american, asian women and latinos. i myself testify in front of the civic commissioners many, many times for discrimination, harassment, extortion and bribery. and retaliation. for example, august 15, 2016, september 18, 2017 and many other occasions. on behalf of the union, i have brought five public employees file complaints for extortion. and retaliation. but our file has been missing from the ethics commissions. and we were told t
i am a bargaining team member and a union delegate for public employees. the federal agents have been investigating management corruption. for many years. we have many members spoke to the f.b.i. since 2011. i was one of the workers who spoke with the f.b.i. agents for management corruption. extortion, bribery. many public employees have been coming to civil services commissions to report extortion, discrimination, harassment, retaliation. many public employees protest in december 2015, 2016,...
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of the unions filed a lawsuit, saying that this was against the law, and just the other day a federal judge agreed, basically said that these agencies -- federaagencies were required to bargaingood faith with the unions and trump's executive orders would have made that impossible. so the key parts of those specific orders vbasically been completely knocked down and, now, you know, unions are celebrating what is, you know, a montary victory in their fights with trump on this. >> the administration said it would appeal. where does it go next? >> it's not clear now. on wednesday the white house issued guiance saying follow the judge's order but there's been conflicng things coming out of different agencies where the unions in some cases said they're not following the judge's order. in speaking with the union reps recently, they said hopefully everyone will come back after thholiday, and this will be sorted out and life will go back to normal. >> we often talk about federal workers as people who live in d.c., maryland, virginia. rst where do all these work who might be impacted by these moves? >> president tmp likes to lump the federal workforce with what he calls the swamp. bue
of the unions filed a lawsuit, saying that this was against the law, and just the other day a federal judge agreed, basically said that these agencies -- federaagencies were required to bargaingood faith with the unions and trump's executive orders would have made that impossible. so the key parts of those specific orders vbasically been completely knocked down and, now, you know, unions are celebrating what is, you know, a montary victory in their fights with trump on this. >> the...
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bargain for a bigger share of profits from corporate productivity. that has not happened for 40 years. republicans have waged an all- out war on labor unions, collective bargaining rights. what power do workers have to bargain for higher pay? workers wagers -- wages are flat or slightly down in real terms over the last year. i have all the backup information that you have asked me that a couple times if you wanted. by corporations -- if you want it. while corporations -- this tax bill has only made it harder for them to get ahead. companies are not investing in employees or renovation. another headline, trump tax cuts have no effect on most businesses hiring plans. corporations are spending 101 times as much on shareholder bonuses as they are on workers bonuses and wages. telling us to wait. telling workers to wait. they didn't raise wages. they simply passed the tax cuts into the wealthy shareholder pocket. onofre the sequel -- i'm afraid the sequel is more the same. failed trickle-down economics. i would rather see weekend at bernie's again. we have -- >> your time has expired. >> i thank you for your indulgence. >> i would respectfully
bargain for a bigger share of profits from corporate productivity. that has not happened for 40 years. republicans have waged an all- out war on labor unions, collective bargaining rights. what power do workers have to bargain for higher pay? workers wagers -- wages are flat or slightly down in real terms over the last year. i have all the backup information that you have asked me that a couple times if you wanted. by corporations -- if you want it. while corporations -- this tax bill has only...
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it's also greatly reduced the demand for certain workers, has helped weaken unions and labor's bargaining power. it's made it easier for capital to avoid tax laws and the regulations of nationstates, to just move billions, trillions of dollars with a tap of a computer key. and the result of all these trends has been an explosion in economic inequality. it's meant that a few dozen individuals control the same amount of wealth as the poorest half of humanity. [applause] that's not an exaggeration. that's a statistic. think about that. in many middle-income and developing countries, new wealth has just tracked the old bad deal that people got because it reinforced or even compounded existing patterns of inequality. the only difference is it created even greater opportunities for corruption on an epic scale. and for once-solidly middle-class families in advanced economies like the united states, these trends have meant greater economic insecurity, especially for those who don't have specialized skills, people who were in manufacturing, people working in factories, people working on farms. in
it's also greatly reduced the demand for certain workers, has helped weaken unions and labor's bargaining power. it's made it easier for capital to avoid tax laws and the regulations of nationstates, to just move billions, trillions of dollars with a tap of a computer key. and the result of all these trends has been an explosion in economic inequality. it's meant that a few dozen individuals control the same amount of wealth as the poorest half of humanity. [applause] that's not an...
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bargain. they have company unions and workers rarely get to see the contract they follow. trade is not black and white for us. we are for trade. our members build products that are exported around the world. we think that going back to the actual trade model and trade agreements when it think thatriffs, we at times, tariffs can be appropriate to address a problem. they do not constitute a comprehensive strategy. 232.ng at the i want to remind everyone we are having a study at this point. anthink the idea of having examination about the loss of domestic capacity makes sense for the future. we are losing the battle to build electric cars which are going to be the vehicle of the future. capacity have enough and this could provide a situation where, you see our share of the market drop. we do think the examination is worthwhile but that does not mean we are going to endorse whatever the administration decides. we think a targeted approach is needed to address problems. having something that applies across the board without any real strategic sense the's not make sense and woul
bargain. they have company unions and workers rarely get to see the contract they follow. trade is not black and white for us. we are for trade. our members build products that are exported around the world. we think that going back to the actual trade model and trade agreements when it think thatriffs, we at times, tariffs can be appropriate to address a problem. they do not constitute a comprehensive strategy. 232.ng at the i want to remind everyone we are having a study at this point....
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of the united steel workers union voted to authorize their bargaining committee to initiate a strike facilities, demanding higher compensation and better benefits after a 30% rise in steel prices in year. they say they could strike at steelmaker arsel and metal if an agreement isn't reached soon. contracts for both companies expired september 1st. hearing from steelmakers, wait a minute, steel companies are having better profits, prices are up, what about us, what about the worker? >> ye
of the united steel workers union voted to authorize their bargaining committee to initiate a strike facilities, demanding higher compensation and better benefits after a 30% rise in steel prices in year. they say they could strike at steelmaker arsel and metal if an agreement isn't reached soon. contracts for both companies expired september 1st. hearing from steelmakers, wait a minute, steel companies are having better profits, prices are up, what about us, what about the worker? >> ye
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bargain for a bigger share of profits from corporate productivity. but that hasn't happened for 40 years. republicans have waged an all-out war on labor unions, collective bargaining rights, what power do workers have to bargain for higher pay. official data shows that workers wages are flat or even slightly down in real terms over the last year. i have all back-up information since you've asked me that a couple of times. if you want it. while corporations reap historic profits, they're gains have not trickled down to regular workers. in fact, this tax bill has only made it harder for them to get ahead. companies aren't investing in employees or innovation. and another headline, trump tax cuts have no effect on most businesses hiring plans. corporations are spending 101 times as much on shareholder bonuses as they are on workers' bonuses and wages. telling us the wait -- telling wo workers to wait. they didn't raise wages, they simply passed the tax cuts by the u.s. treasury to the wealthy shareholder pockets. i'm aware the sequel is the same, failed trickle down economics that has never worked before. i would rather go see "weekend at berni
bargain for a bigger share of profits from corporate productivity. but that hasn't happened for 40 years. republicans have waged an all-out war on labor unions, collective bargaining rights, what power do workers have to bargain for higher pay. official data shows that workers wages are flat or even slightly down in real terms over the last year. i have all back-up information since you've asked me that a couple of times. if you want it. while corporations reap historic profits, they're gains...
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bargaining rights for public employees. this has contributed to atomizing the state electorate. unions function in many ways, there are wages and benefits. but there's other things they do. they form a kind of way for workers to get together and share ideas about policies. it's really one of the only infrastructures on the progressive side and that is why they been targeted. so fiercely. this is a movement that goes back really to the new deal. there were a lot of people that never accepted the new deal. many of them in wisconsin and some of them started the - - society which is also in but more recently this movement against public employees was spearheaded by ronald reagan when he broke the air traffic controllers union. scott walker, the governor elected in 2011, consciously told a blogger in person meeting david coke that he was mimicking reagan's act and this was going to change the course of history. and in fact, wisconsin did vote for donald trump and many people including myself, feel that at 10 which has decimated union membership in wisconsin contributed to that change. there
bargaining rights for public employees. this has contributed to atomizing the state electorate. unions function in many ways, there are wages and benefits. but there's other things they do. they form a kind of way for workers to get together and share ideas about policies. it's really one of the only infrastructures on the progressive side and that is why they been targeted. so fiercely. this is a movement that goes back really to the new deal. there were a lot of people that never accepted the...
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union contract. clothing in the men's field, victory. industrywide collective bargainingextile organized. rubber, oil, copper, merchant marine, furniture workers, leather workers, woodworkers. ♪ land" beingis your sung] in three years, 5 million americans organized. cio. 1938. ♪ >> forget your troubles and just get happy you better take all your cares away sing hallelujah get ready for the judgment day ♪ forget your troubles and just get happy you better chase all your cares away. berlin. chancellor adolf hitler told reporters today germany had no territorial ambitions. he claimed all allegations to contrary are all occasions an international jewish conspiracy. 1939.or: poland, [explosions] ♪ ,oland, denmark, norway luxembourg,gium, france, yugoslavia, greece. 1941.er 7, [explosions] pearl harbor. a present from tokyo. ♪ in the african hills, on the weak islands of the pacific, got the message the days when the united states could sit isolated behind its oceans were gone forever. better orn, for worse, it was one world. the battle line ran from the philippines to iwo jima
union contract. clothing in the men's field, victory. industrywide collective bargainingextile organized. rubber, oil, copper, merchant marine, furniture workers, leather workers, woodworkers. ♪ land" beingis your sung] in three years, 5 million americans organized. cio. 1938. ♪ >> forget your troubles and just get happy you better take all your cares away sing hallelujah get ready for the judgment day ♪ forget your troubles and just get happy you better chase all your cares...
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union contract. field,e men's clothing victory. industrywide collective bargaining, bringing order out of chaos.nd is your land" being sung]♪ >> in three years, 5 million americans organized. cio. >> 1938, ♪ ♪ forget your troubles and just get happy♪ ♪ you better take all your cares away♪ ♪ sing hallelujah ♪ get ready for the judgment day♪ ♪ forget your troubles and just get happy you better chase all your cares away. we're going to the promise land♪ there is also peaceful on the other side♪ forget your troubles, come on get the♪ shout hallelujah, come on get have♪ get ready for the judgment day♪ >> berlin. chancellor adolf hitler told reporters today germany had no territorial ambitions. he claimed that all allegations to the contrary are fabrications circulated by an international jewish conspiracy. ♪ narrator: poland, 1939. [explosions] ♪ >> poland, denmark, norway, ♪ >> holland, belgium, luxembourg, greece.yugoslavia, december 7, 1941. [explosions] pearl harbor. a present from tokyo. ♪ >> in the african hills, on the bleak islands of the pacific, we got the message the days when the united s
union contract. field,e men's clothing victory. industrywide collective bargaining, bringing order out of chaos.nd is your land" being sung]♪ >> in three years, 5 million americans organized. cio. >> 1938, ♪ ♪ forget your troubles and just get happy♪ ♪ you better take all your cares away♪ ♪ sing hallelujah ♪ get ready for the judgment day♪ ♪ forget your troubles and just get happy you better chase all your cares away. we're going to the promise land♪ there...
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union contract. in the men's clothing field, victory. industrywide collective bargainingper, merchant marine, furniture workers, leather workers, woodworkers. packing house workers glass workers. >> ♪ this land is your land this land is my land from the new york islands -- from the redwood forest to the new york islands ♪ >> in three years, 5 million americans organized. cio. >> 1938. >> ♪ forget your troubles and just get happy you better take all your cares away sing hallelujah, get ready for the judgment day forget your troubles and just just get happy -- just get happy better chase all your cares away ♪ narrator: berlin. chancellor adolf hitler told reporters today germany had no territorial ambitions. he claimed that all allegations to the contrary are fabrications circulated by an international jewish conspiracy. ♪ narrator: poland, 1939. [explosions] ♪ >> poland. denmark. norway. holland. belgium. luxembourg. france. yugoslavia. greece. december 7, 1941. [explosions] pearl harbor. a present from tokyo. ♪ >> in the african hills, on the bleak islands of the pacific,
union contract. in the men's clothing field, victory. industrywide collective bargainingper, merchant marine, furniture workers, leather workers, woodworkers. packing house workers glass workers. >> ♪ this land is your land this land is my land from the new york islands -- from the redwood forest to the new york islands ♪ >> in three years, 5 million americans organized. cio. >> 1938. >> ♪ forget your troubles and just get happy you better take all your cares away...
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problem workers have is it doesn't matter if they have a union or not, they are dependent on their boss for livelihood, they are getting much worse bargaining situation than they would if they could say i quit at any time and nothing would happen to them. >> we are coming up to q and a here. to close this out i want to note a lot of books are adapted from a essay that feel very padded and thin. this feel like a very meaty book you have given a lot of thought to and you have been on the road for a while, it has been out for a while. you wrote this as a and it blow up your inbox. now you have written a book, a good, successful work. >> seems to be coming along. >> what is the next incarnation? >> in this particular project? i think i mentioned i gave a talk to the bank of england a couple weeks ago called macroeconomic consequences of useless employment. >> bank of england speech for "bullsh*t jobs". >> i mentioned that whenever possible, first anthropologist ever to get a macroeconomic seminar in the bank of england. i have been talking, when i go home i have to meet with people to discuss the idea they want to sell me the idea of a four day
problem workers have is it doesn't matter if they have a union or not, they are dependent on their boss for livelihood, they are getting much worse bargaining situation than they would if they could say i quit at any time and nothing would happen to them. >> we are coming up to q and a here. to close this out i want to note a lot of books are adapted from a essay that feel very padded and thin. this feel like a very meaty book you have given a lot of thought to and you have been on the...
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bargaining agreement prevents anyone outside of b.a.r.t. police to provide security. these ambassadors would have to be hired as union workers. b.a.r.t. directors say this would be a great addition to the b.a.r.t. police force, especially considering they're having a pretty difficult time hiring new officers. there's 25 vacancies within b.a.r.t. police. the funding is there. there's plenty of applicants. but the background check system is so robust, they're having a difficult time finding people to meet the qualifications. slz a lot of work that needs to be done. the proposal will be pitched on thursday. >>> as we head into the next couple days, temperatures will start to cool down. not tomorrow. temperatures spike tomorrow. warmest day of the week. one of the warmest days we'll see in the next few weeks. temperatures drop off. beyond this, out toward the middle of next week, there's a chance of showers in the bay area and the north bay and even bay area proper. it's a chance. it's interesting to see the opportunity. wouldn't that be nice to get some significant rainfall under our belts early? knock the fire danger down a little early
bargaining agreement prevents anyone outside of b.a.r.t. police to provide security. these ambassadors would have to be hired as union workers. b.a.r.t. directors say this would be a great addition to the b.a.r.t. police force, especially considering they're having a pretty difficult time hiring new officers. there's 25 vacancies within b.a.r.t. police. the funding is there. there's plenty of applicants. but the background check system is so robust, they're having a difficult time finding...
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union to avoid a hard border. part of me thinks that we should just stop talking about it while video go and do it. it is like to people bargainingshouts from the sidelines, no, no, they will never pay that much. 0k, sorry, i didn't realise you were doing that. hold on a second. that's what it feels like. what else can we talk about? we are never going to stop. there is no coherent plan. the people who most wa nt coherent plan. the people who most want brexit have no idea. we are leaving at the end of next march and thatis leaving at the end of next march and that is about as far as we know. nobody has ever done it before. when that nobody has ever done it, nobody has left this club. we don't know what's going to happen. which is pa rt what's going to happen. which is part of the strength of the argument for leaving in our own image. it's never an strength to say > and take the step through the door and see what happens, in economic terms. the step through the door and see what happens, in economic termsm will be wto rules and we know what they are. that move on to talk about they are. that move on to talk about the economy. appa
union to avoid a hard border. part of me thinks that we should just stop talking about it while video go and do it. it is like to people bargainingshouts from the sidelines, no, no, they will never pay that much. 0k, sorry, i didn't realise you were doing that. hold on a second. that's what it feels like. what else can we talk about? we are never going to stop. there is no coherent plan. the people who most wa nt coherent plan. the people who most want brexit have no idea. we are leaving at the...
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the second reason is i have seen firsthand how the collective power of unions allow individuals to band together to bargain for andurces for students teachers he has a history to side with big business over the safety and needs of employees he sides with employers who do not adhere to the collective bargaining agreement and does not see the need for representationye employee meetings. through my union it is the power of collective voice i can advocate frail working conditions and my students. unions give voice to people who cannot find it otherwise making it possible to accomplish together what we cannot do on her own five months ago, teachers walked out of our classrooms the legislature passed a $6000 pay raisepapa and attempt to stop it but we were fighting for more than just a pay raise. we are fighting for our students the needs that go well beyond what you would expect a teacher to have to take care of. i have physically picked up a teenager off the floor and carried her to the counselor's office solving saying she did not want to live anymore thank goodness the counselor could be a school that day i'
the second reason is i have seen firsthand how the collective power of unions allow individuals to band together to bargain for andurces for students teachers he has a history to side with big business over the safety and needs of employees he sides with employers who do not adhere to the collective bargaining agreement and does not see the need for representationye employee meetings. through my union it is the power of collective voice i can advocate frail working conditions and my students....
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bargain for a bigger share of profits corporate productivity. but that hasn't happened for 40 years. republicans have waged an all-out war on labor unions, collective bargaining rights. what power do workers have to bargain for higher pay? it shows that workers wages are flat. even slightly down in real terms over the last year. i have backup information since you asked me that a couple of times. you want it. corporations reap the profits, gains have not trickled down to regular workers but in fact the tax bills only made it harder for them to get ahead. companies are not investing in employees or innovation. another headline, trump tax cuts have no effect on most businesses hiring plans. corporations are spending. 101 times as much on shareholder bonuses as they are workers bonuses in wages. telling us to wait, telling workers to wait. they did not raise wages. they simply passed the tax cuts. by the u.s. treasury to the wealthy shareholder pockets. i am afraid the sequel is just more of the same failed trickle-down economics that has never worked before. but i would rather go see weekend at bernie's again then to watch this and read t
bargain for a bigger share of profits corporate productivity. but that hasn't happened for 40 years. republicans have waged an all-out war on labor unions, collective bargaining rights. what power do workers have to bargain for higher pay? it shows that workers wages are flat. even slightly down in real terms over the last year. i have backup information since you asked me that a couple of times. you want it. corporations reap the profits, gains have not trickled down to regular workers but in...
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there's a growing assumption that the european union's about sich a vain on all its demands for freedom of movement of everything in order to strike a bargain over breakfast we buy all the german cars say the brits it has of course the germans want to make this work well maybe that's true but maybe it isn't. the view from the german bricks it department is that in the end it would be preferable to let britain fall off a cliff and force. germany to find new export markets and to break europe's cherished rules and freedom of movement they think the u.k. is quite important but no more than that there are much more important markets is especially for german casts its first and foremost china where we sell i think one third of all german cars it's the united states and other countries as well and so the pritish market is one of the german export markets as if to prove the point to b.m.w. announced the day before this summit that it would cease production of the mini in the u.k. for at least a month immediately after brics it is all adds to the sense in germany that the u.k. is asleep at the wheel ignoring the attempts of europe to get the car ba
there's a growing assumption that the european union's about sich a vain on all its demands for freedom of movement of everything in order to strike a bargain over breakfast we buy all the german cars say the brits it has of course the germans want to make this work well maybe that's true but maybe it isn't. the view from the german bricks it department is that in the end it would be preferable to let britain fall off a cliff and force. germany to find new export markets and to break europe's...
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you about our funding prices as i've seen firsthand the collective power of unions allows individuals to band together to bargain for resources for students and teachers. judge kavanaugh has a strong history of siding with big business over the needs, rights and safety of individual employees. his record shows he sides with employers did not exert their collecting collective bargaining agreement and does not see the need for representation at union meetings. i can tell you for my union, i've learned the power of collective voice. i can advocate for my own working conditions which are the same for my students. unions get voice and agency people who can't find it otherwise. maybe it possible for us to accomplish together we could not do on our own. five months ago oklahoma teachers walked out of our classroom. our legislature passed the $6000 pay raise in an attempt to stop that walkout but we were fighting for more and just take a raise. we were fighting for our students and their needs often go well beyond what you would expect a teacher to take care of you i have a sickly pick up a teenageroff the floor and car
you about our funding prices as i've seen firsthand the collective power of unions allows individuals to band together to bargain for resources for students and teachers. judge kavanaugh has a strong history of siding with big business over the needs, rights and safety of individual employees. his record shows he sides with employers did not exert their collecting collective bargaining agreement and does not see the need for representation at union meetings. i can tell you for my union, i've...
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there's a growing assumption that the european union's about sich a vain on all its demands for freedom of movement of everything in order to strike a bargainover brecht says we buy all the german cause said the brits it is of course the germans want to make this work well maybe that's true but maybe it isn't . the view from the german bricks it department is that in the end it would be preferable to let britain. are interrupting that report to take you back to pyongyang way the leaders of north and south korea holding a joint press conference mess listening. push north and south korean. home and abroad. we head into a korean summit encountering young and both the signed and the september joint declaration. into korean relations turned made a turning point with the april permanent german declaration and with this joint declaration in september we aim to strengthen or improve this in relations and for the peace and prosperity. and i'd like to thank president moon and all the people from the south korean government for their hard work to stick to their promise and commitment for us for this for the april pam and jim declaration. the decision
there's a growing assumption that the european union's about sich a vain on all its demands for freedom of movement of everything in order to strike a bargainover brecht says we buy all the german cause said the brits it is of course the germans want to make this work well maybe that's true but maybe it isn't . the view from the german bricks it department is that in the end it would be preferable to let britain. are interrupting that report to take you back to pyongyang way the leaders of...
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and he faced tens of thousands of protestors after weg unions, pushing legislatio known as act 10, that did away with most bargaining rights for teachers and many other public employees. the anger spilled over into a recall attempt, which walker survived. >> just like you guys, all getting ready for school. >> reporter: now walker is bompaigning as the education governor, after ting state money for schools by $636 million in his most recent budget. why are you the education governor? >> again, because we've not only made the largest historic investments in state history, which is important, but because of act 10-- because of our reforms those dollars are overwhelmingly going into the classroom where they have a real impact istudent success. >> reporter: on the other side, evers, whose been the state f school's chiefor nine years. he argues he's the real school champion, calling for a big bump in education spending, an extra $1.4 blion. >> clearly my lifelong journey has been all about public education and being a teacher and administrator and frankly i've fought for our schools instead of bringing them dow >> report
and he faced tens of thousands of protestors after weg unions, pushing legislatio known as act 10, that did away with most bargaining rights for teachers and many other public employees. the anger spilled over into a recall attempt, which walker survived. >> just like you guys, all getting ready for school. >> reporter: now walker is bompaigning as the education governor, after ting state money for schools by $636 million in his most recent budget. why are you the education...
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you about our funding prices as i've seen firsthand the collective power of unions allows individuals to band together to bargain for resources for students and teachers. judge kavanaugh has a strong history of siding with big business over the needs, rights and safety of individual employees. his record shows he sides with employers did not exert their collecting collective bargaining agreement and does not see the need for representation at union meetings. i can tell you for my union, i've learned the power of collective voice. i can advocate for my own working conditions which are the same for my students. unions get voice and agency people who can't find it otherwise. maybe it possible for us to accomplish together we could not do on our own. five months ago oklahoma teachers walked out of our classroom. our legislature passed the $6000 pay raise in an attempt to stop that walkout but we were fighting for more and just take a raise. we were fighting for our students and their needs often go well beyond what you would expect a teacher to take care of you i have a sickly pick up a teenageroff the floor and car
you about our funding prices as i've seen firsthand the collective power of unions allows individuals to band together to bargain for resources for students and teachers. judge kavanaugh has a strong history of siding with big business over the needs, rights and safety of individual employees. his record shows he sides with employers did not exert their collecting collective bargaining agreement and does not see the need for representation at union meetings. i can tell you for my union, i've...
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said dear julie, during last year's collective bargaining sessions with seiu, uhw, we discussed cpmc's plans to rebuild our facilities in san francisco. the union representatives recognized the importance of those plans but they were concerned about what might happen to your jobs when the new facility opens. we understand those concerns and agreed to a strong employment security language in your contract. i am writing you today because there's some confusion exactly about quotation, employment security means. it is simple, all seiu representative regular employees, who are employed on the date of your contract was ratified march 18th, 2010, will continue to have jobs at cpmc when the the new facility weres built. so if you worked at cpmc in march and working for us when the new facility opened, you are guaranteed employment with the same or greater pay than you will be earning then and number two, you will have no reduction in hours unless you ask for a change. also, cpmc has no intention to interfere with your right and union representation. thank you for your hard work and dedication. warner browner, md, mph c.e.o. i am here because as of aug
said dear julie, during last year's collective bargaining sessions with seiu, uhw, we discussed cpmc's plans to rebuild our facilities in san francisco. the union representatives recognized the importance of those plans but they were concerned about what might happen to your jobs when the new facility opens. we understand those concerns and agreed to a strong employment security language in your contract. i am writing you today because there's some confusion exactly about quotation, employment...