workers should be able to work where they want, without having to join a union. a work ver to go to pay dues to a union and take the money to support the candidates and campaigns they may or may not support? from 2005 to 2011, big labor spent 4.4 billion in political spending. allow the worker to keep the money rather than give it to a union to spend it on the campaigns they may or may not support? >> eric: this is tough to defend. is it time to make the country a right to work country? >> i don't think we need to go that broad. i see her point. i don't like the concept of taking the union dues to support candidate unvoluntarily but i think the unions do good things. there is something to be said for collective bargaining and someone advocating for the work conditions and things like that. >> it didn't help the general mors workers. >> eric: grandson says how many times do you have to be tax on the same dollar? that is a good point. >> then they leave. like kansas, iowa, north dakota and oklahoma have unemployment rates at 5% or below, the right to work states. t

while they do union work. in "shadowbosses: government unions control america and rob taxpayers blind," we put the number together, according to official government reports, federal employees spend over 3 million hours. this is in 2010 statistics on official time which moons they're getting paid to work for the government but they're doing union work instead. that cost the taxpayers at least $127 million in salary and benefit. when you put in state and local county you are looking at 23 million man hours a year at the cost of over $1 billion. that's a direct subsidize. we're not including all the other subsidizes like giving them office space, giving them copiers, letting them use telephones, as well as a number of other items that we subsidize them with. in the time when we're cutting back teachers, cutting back workers and high unemployment. why are we spending a billion dollars a year just to subsidize these unions who take in multiple billions of dollars a year? an interesting fact we found, even -- most o

union. i've been working installing those systems for approximately a year now. alongside me are carpenters and tissues - others. the rescue air system as individual cut offices where if a part of the system is damaged the rest of the system can continue to supply air to the firefighters if they need it. unlike the elevators there's no automatic shut off system so your system will be usually and ready for operation. like that my coworker harry said we opposite moving buildings already under construction those are jobs we've budgeted for and this is how i plan on taking care of myself and my family. it makes no sense given the system works to remove it from believes. the primary purpose is to save firefighters lives. the firefighters as well as the people who make the inside of the building. but all of us pay insurance in addition buildings since 1989 the earthquake in san francisco we've been installing seismic systems that never get use but does that mean they're not going to be there? no. who asked those firefighters not to make those decisions if it saves one

union. i've been working installing those systems for approximately a year now. alongside me are carpenters and tissues - others. the rescue air system as individual cut offices where if a part of the system is damaged

workers and right-to-work states join unions. e are a couple right-to-work that have higher union density that don't have right-to-work laws. union officials don't lake that. they like the privilege of forcing workers to pay them a fee. host: labor unions aren't forbidden to practice or at least conduct business? guest: absolutely not. under federal law, everyone has the right to organize and bargain collectively. the question is, do you force someone never wanted, never voted or or never asked for union and force them to pay dues or keep their jobs. there are philosophical reasons. there are perhaps economic reasons, religious reasons. it's not for us to ask that question. we shouldn't have to have a litmus test for someone say you have to give up your political rights to maintain your workplace rights or religious rights or conscious issues in order to protect your right to work. it's not for us to ask those questions. people have reasons of their own. host: our guest joining us until 95: 9:00 -- 9:15 to talk about issues when i

i'm a babe bay view resident of 53 years and i stand for the my own people and union work. thank you thank you very much. next speaker >> let's have everyone line up on one side over on the door side of the - thank you. go ahead >> first i'd like to say thank you for that wonderful presentation that was educational. thank you supervisors and operator for giving me the time to speak to you guys. i run a program that is a non-violence program it's a youth organization that reaches youth. we're on the south of market. we're also the neighborhood where so much development is being built here in san francisco. when you talk about the policies we're the folks who will be entangled. we're on violence protection and one of the things we want access to housing and it's skyrocketed. it's crediblely important to keep the cost of new believes as loss as possible. it allows us to have more affordable housing thanks to the good work on inclusionary work policies but there's another reason to move supervisor chu's legislation. creating the option forefirefighters and the elevator helps us

unions paid in his life. when i was in high school, i worked in a growry store and it was a union grocery store and it was the only one in dallas. and we had benefits. we had time and a half and paid extra on holidays and we were young people and

union bidders, an extraordinarily low bid. we were at that time worried likewise that they might not work the contract at union rates. we have the same concern now and i think a handful of you were on the board at that time. for those who weren't, to give a little bit of background there, abc had this back and forth with your chief facilities officer and at the end of the day abc ended up withdrawing their bid because they could not both keep their responsibilities, their contractual agreements with us, union and simultaneously with you guys agreeing to work at the bid rates they claim they'd be able to come in on. so, we're having the same back and forth with them today. in this situation, we want to make certain that it's clear that first and foremost that you all are aware of what's going on. i regret we didn't have a chance to meet up with you guys -- 30 more seconds. we didn't have a chance to meet up with you guys earlier. this kind of came at us all of a sudden. we thought abc like i said, would abide by the agreement. and that did not happen. so, we're just asking you if you want to go ahead with the purchasi

workers and right-to-work states join unions. here are a couple right-to-work that have higher union density that don't have right-to-work laws. union officials don't lake that. they like the privilege of forcing workers to pay them a fee. host: labor unions aren't forbidden to practice or at least conduct business? guest: absolutely not. under federal law, everyone has the right to organize and bargain collectively. the question is, do you force someone never wanted, never voted or never asked for union and force them to pay dues or keep their jobs. there are philosophical reasons. there are perhaps economic reasons, religious reasons. it's not for us to ask that question. we shouldn't have to have a litmus test for someone say you have to give up your political rights to maintain your workplace rights or religious rights or conscious issues in order to protect your right to work. it's not for us to ask those questions. people have reasons of their own. host: our guest joining us until 9:15 to talk about issues when it comes to l

frank, a washington correspondent. , when youinterested unpacked the consequences of the customs union, working out a seemingly bad deal for turkey the way the trade has developed, how serious are turkey's ruling class about renegotiating or just pulling out from the customs union, and what would be the political consequences of turkey withdrawing from the customs union? >> let's take your questions. >> thank you very much. from japan share. japan is preceding the joint study with turkey. we have started a negotiation between the eu, so what do you wish to happen between japan and turkey negotiations? the japan u.s. i heard itone is being said that turkey is willing to join the attack against the area -- against syria. affect the economic relationship between the u.s. and turkey? shall i? >> go ahead, please. i feel you may be able to give a more balanced and objective initial response, and i would have a more biased one. >> so the first question was how serious is turkey about getting out of the customs union, and the answer is i do not know. what i will say is based on the economic evidence i

that's the situation as a consequence of the taft hartley law this is the situation that unions in right to work for less states find themselves in they are required under the wagner act the nine hundred thirty five national labor relations act unions are required to provide legal services to anybody who's in that shop and yet in a right to work for less state under the taft hartley one hundred forty seven act the the individuals who are getting those benefits can refuse to pay for that and can say on a company you know you do this and this actually happens a lot and one of the union busting techniques that's used is to plant people in employee in workplaces and have them demand lots and lots and lots of services very expensive services from the unions to the unions that they have lots of lawyers on staff constantly and they get no revenue for it so isn't doesn't this this case in indiana this before judge johnson dhea lake superior court he said this is a violation of the of the you have to pay somebody if you're going to if you're going to demand work from them doesn't this show mark what a sc

working in the city. i want to give again a special thanks to the men and women in the labor force, mike terio and the construction trades, the workers union, the building trade are all here. thank you for keeping this job safe, inviting and sustainable for everybody who wants to work in the city. [ applause ] again, thank you to leader pelosi, thank you to the entire federal delegation withsenator feinstein and boxer and certainly the administration is here today and thank you for working with us not just on this, on presidio and the transit system, the tunnel machines are already in and working their way through a hundred feet at a time. that is all very complimentary. i want to give a shout out to governor jerry brown and the leaders of the state, houses and steinberg and perez for their leadership and supervisor kim, thank you. the tgpa has been there from the beginning. we have created that entity to make sure they all work together. you are pulling all the different transportations here to make sure we are not only getting this center done right and working with tjpa but we are going to melody it into the rail. the state of californi

in fact, we've had so many young people go on to work as -- in the labors union, to work in ecology, to work in san francisco -- sorry, the department of the environment. ~ laborers so you can be assured the work the young people are doing for the port is providing them with skills. and, in fact, they are going on to making living wage jobs. so, we're thrilled and appreciative to have this opportunity. >> thank you. is there any other public comment? commissioners? >> well, i'm very happy with this program. i think it's a wonderful program. thank you for your presentation. you know, i like the way it's going to be staffed and supervised. it's very important. and also that we're not spending all the money on administration and staff costs. actually the money is going to the kids. i would like, you know, private sector and anything else these kids need to be supervised. there needs to be somebody with them at all times and need to be given direction. i'm curious, i'd like to come out and when you do implement t i'd like to come out and visit and see how you guys do it. i think it's gre

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news >> this is a report from washington. i am katty kay. america and iran hold unprecedented top level meetings as president romani says nuclear disarmament is his country -- rouhani says nuclear disarmament is his country's number one priority. and his pictures capture the faces of a generation. tonight, we hear about a photojournalist known simply as l'americain. welcome to viewers on public television and around the globe. the president of iran has told the united nations that nuclear disarmament is his first priority. this can shortly before the american secretary of state and american foreign minister -- and iranian foreign minister held a meeting, the highest level encounter in four decades. >> the meeting has just ended between the five permanent members of the un security council,

and their workers that work for them can now get subsidies that are quite large under obamacare. so this creates a competitive disadvantage for unionized workers that work with contractors with less than 50 employees, that the employers do have to provide some form of health care coverage. what yoings are saying that -- unions are scaig that employers that do not provide health care shouldn't have an advantage over those that do. >> michael is that fair? >> fair is a difficult one to tease out here. i think the main take away from this development this clash between the white house and the afl-cio is this law remains far more vulnerable than supporters would ghit, even though we are only weeks from signing up for health care exchanges, now you have a union resolution that was approved this week at the afl-cio that began by saying either make these changes that we want or we will support repeal. it was watered down, to the point where it just said please make these changes we want, we feel very strongly about it. now the white house has said to the afl-cio no, we're not going to make the changes you want. that is going to strengthen the

profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank.and united. >> my customers can shop around. it can also work that way with health care. options andent estimates. that helps me and my guys make informed decisions. andn't like that thing definitely not with our health. that's health in numbers. united. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet, los angeles.

it is about business and unions working together in the right way to keep the minimum wage at the right. the minimum wage has been falling in value. i do not often say anything nice about the banks, but there are some sectors that can afford to pay a higher wage and they are. we have to look at sectors that can afford higher minimums. we have to do it on the right basis. that is what we will do. the next labor government will strengthen the minimum wage to make work pay for millions in our country. that is how you win the race to the top. to win that race to the top, we have to hold the race to the bottom. i'm the son of two immigrants. i'm proud of the welcome that britain gave me and my family. we welcome people who contribute and are part of our community. let me say this, if people want a path to cutting themselves off, labor is not your party. if people -- if people want a party that will set the right rules for working people, labor is your party. the only party that will do it. employers not paying the right wage and government turning a blind eye. it is a race to the bottom. not

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news >> this is a report from washington. i am katty kay. america and iran hold unprecedented top level meetings as president romani says nuclear disarmament is his country -- rouhani says nuclear disarmament is his country's number one priority. and his pictures capture the faces of a generation. tonight, we hear about a photojournalist known simply as l'americain. welcome to viewers on public television and around the globe. the president of iran has told the united nations that nuclear disarmament is his first priority. this can shortly before the american secretary of state and american foreign minister -- and iranian foreign minister held a meeting, the highest level encounter in four decades. >> the meeting has just ended between the five permanent members of the un security council,

profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank.and united. >> my customers can shop around. it can also work that way with health care. options andent estimates. that helps me and my guys make informed decisions. andn't like that thing definitely not with our health. that's health in numbers. united. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet, los angeles. captioning sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions >> ifill: after 21 hours, ted cruz stopped talking and the senate voted unanimously to move forward with a bill to fund the government. good evening, i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff. also ahead, the first detailed look at what premiums will cost under the federal health insurance exchanges starting next week. >> ifill: and we close with one poet looking back at the life of another. kwame dawes rem

month, is very busy and working on -- she did most of the modeling on the contribution model work for the unions and has done some work on our wellness initiative as well. meetings have very busy month for meetings with both kaiser on multiple occasions with director dodd participating and also with the board of supervisors meeting with them individually on multiple occasions. also attached is some news articles that have occurred in july around the kaiser rate renewal and the links to the committee meetings from the board of supervisors. so, if there are any questions. that concludes my report. >> any public comment on this item? come forward. >>> thank you, president breslin. [speaker not understood], former member of your board and now representing the seiu retirees. my concern actually is one with regard to actives. i think more than retire tire aloes, but the actives and early retirees, not so much the medicare retirees. ~ and that's the issue with the 93, 383. what i notice is that in that memo and the delineation of the rates that the plan 1 rates seem to be significant, especially by yea

work? suppose union membership continues to slide, finances continues to be a problem what does it mean forking families for the next five, ten years? >> well if we're not able to change the economy, what it means by, for working families is that wages will continue to stagnate, pensions will continue to be a thing of the past, health care will be beyond the grasp of most americans, education won't be the kind of thing you can count on for your kids. but we don't think that is going to happen. all of us coming together we can start to reverse that and build a shared prosperity where everybody benefits. what we're trying doesn't work, my hope is hey it didn't work, let's try something else instead of sticking with the tried old didn't work thick in like we've done in the past. >> when we come back we'll talk to richard trumka on education and obamacare. that's next on al jazeera. >> and we're back with richard trumka, president of the afl-cio. thank you for being here. >> thank you for having me. >> you worked to reelect president obama in 2012. has he helped the unions? >> what he did was t

places that are unionized and could even be not in the work force at all. sort of like the brothers of delta kai, it means big dues, decarolinaing membership. so i think this is going to be helpful. it's going to make clear unions are less and less about speaking for blue collar people, more politicos. >> basically, what they're saying is you could donate to the afl-cio. you can get a mug. >> a tote bag. >> like a pbs fun ride. >> did you ever say what's in it for the afl-cio? when you have a political axe to grind. >> remember, if you have your own hit or miss, send it to us. follow us on twitter. that's it for this show. i hope to see you right here next week, . >> a news alert out of colorado. an entire town, many towns now forced to evacuate. officials raising the death toll from some devastating floods to four people. dozens more remain unaccounted for. one of the biggest problems the rivers of mud now taking entire communities and forcing colorado locals to break out their shovels well before the beginning of winter. hello, everyone, glad you are with

work of an arsonist? >> plus the countdown continues bart and its unions still working todays a deal as the threat of anothertrike froze the 10:00 news continues in 90 seconds. [ taps baton ] [ dings ] ♪ [ male announcer ] every thought... every movement... ♪ ...carefully planned, coordinated and synchronized. ♪ performing together with a single, united purpose. ♪ that's what makes the world's leading airline... flyer friendly. ♪ . >>> now to developing news on that massive hay fire in yolo county. the hay fire started thursday at an exporting company in the city of winters people as far away as san josi and santa cruz reported seeing and smelling the smoke from that fire, firefighters say nat fire could burn for many more days. >>> rooftop solar panels do pose serious risks to firefighters. om on 2 ktvu's christien kafton explains the hazards and what firefighters hope that state does to make them safer. >> reporter: in a fire, seconds count and now firefighters are finding an added obstacle sprouting up on bay area rooftops solar panels covered part of the roof of this home that burned in piedmont on tuesd

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, workingo nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you?♪ >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." >> reporting from washington, i am katty kay. syrian forces are trying to retake a christian city. our bbc reporter is there. united nations powers try to putting syrian chemical weapons under international control. and why just did the woolly its demise? scientists have an answer, and we will let you in on the new research. public to our viewers on television in america and elsewhere around the globe. members of the united nations security council have been meeting tonight to discuss the russian plans to dealing with the syrian crisis, including putting their chemical weapons under international control, but while the world and liberates, the fighting in serious has intensified, with government groups battling hard to try to regain a city

places that are unionized and could even be not in the work force at all. sort of like the brothers of delta kai, it means big dues, decarolinaing membership. so i think this is going to be helpful. it's going to make clear unions are less and less about speaking for blue collar people, more politicos. >> basically, what they're saying is you could donate to the afl-cio. you can get a mug. >> a tote bag. >> like a pbs fun ride. >> did you ever say what's in it for the afl-cio? when you have a political axe to

now i worked as a union rep in massachusetts.. we have six or seven years of experience with romney care now which is the is example of obamacare, nationally. people with insurance are still deterred from seeking medical care, because of the out of pocket costs that they face under the insurance policies that they're required to have now or that they get through their employer. >> what's your perspective on those businesses that are right at that 50-employee threshold and what it means in terms of being able to grow your business and see a future? >> i think that this system is just fraught with all kinds of actual and potential gaming. i think there's many incentives for employers to ratchet down the cost of their health plans, to shift more of the burden to their employees, the so-called cadillac plan excise tax is already having that effect even though it doesn't go into effect for the next four years. and you have this trend of more part time jobs being created so the mandate won't apply to those workers and then smaller emplo

wage and other ideas from the social democrats to win over their voters who are typically working class. trade unionse working class suggest the spd may have only itself to blame. >> from my perspective, there is a lot to criticize. but the spd is still the lesser evil. especially for workers. but i just think the party should defend workers rights more. not just claim they do. >> reporter: polls suggest voters trust merkle as much as the spd to bring about social justice. to win voters back, the social democrats need to cast their net wider possibly by wooing big business, hard to do without being seen as losing your social democratic soul. on the next step of our tour through germany ahead of the vote, we'll be visiting a poor down, looking at voters who are tempted by political extremes. >> the inventor of the dole by sound system as died at the age of 80. he pioneered a noise reduction method that resulted in crystal clear found he founded his company in 1965, and decades later, dole by technology is widely used the audio master won a grammy, two emmies and an as ca are fooscar for his mine ear.

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry that you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." beginsian government sending details of its chemical weapons to an international court in the hague, boiler be enough. awaiting a verdict in china, a leader ismmunist scheduled to hear his fate. and meet the german singing sensation who is trying to take america by storm. tonight, we sit down with the artist who counts bono as a act singer.r -- as a backup welcome to our viewers on public television and around the globe. our viewers on public television and around the globe. syrian government began sending details of its chemical weapons to an international watchdog in the hague. the agency known as the organization of prohibition of chemical weapons will supervise the removal and destruction of all of the weapons by the middle of next

at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." getsbama administration support from key members of congress. top officials at capitol hill make the case for military action. >> this is not the time to be spectators to the slaughter. neither our country nor our conscience can't afford the cost of silence. >> microsoft makes a big bet, snapping up gnocchi a -- nokia's phone operation, but will the investment pay off? .alk about hot real estate this london building is heating up so much they are literally melting. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. u.s. secretary of state john kerry appeared before a senate panel appealing for military action in serious -- syria. made the administration's case before a key vote on the issue. our north american edito

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news >> this is "bbc world news america." battles have rocked an egyptian town as security forces tried to round up forces of the ousted president. the bbc team is caught in the fighting. i ran's president says his country would never develop nuclear weapons. could this pave the way for talks with the u.s.? and john f. kennedy's daughter caroline comes back to washington. this time to reveal if she will be america's ambassador to japan. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. there were fierce gun battles and a town just outside the egyptian capital cairo today. security forces were trying to round up supporters of the ousted president. armored cars backed up by to theters moved in stronghold for supporters for the former president. our corresponden

work for you. that's health in numbers. united healthcare. >> at unionank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet, los angeles. captioning sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions >> woodruff: the senate passed a federal spending plan, but it's unclear whether the house of representatives will act to avoid a government shutdown. good evening, i'm judy woodruff. also ahead, ray suarez looks at a major new scientific assessment of climate change. margaret warner reports on a busy week of diplomacy at the united nations, as president obama has an historic phone call with the president of iran. jeffrey brown has the story of the rebirth of a school that was once a crown jewel of african american education. >> first black general, first black graduate of the naval academy, second black of the naval a

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, workingo nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. a shutdown. after midnight tonight, the u.s. shut down.could be and a city in serial was destroyed by incendiary bombs, and we go back see how the children are still suffering. and he helped iran in the world cup. we are hearing from the american coach who is practicing diplomacy. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. most powerful government may shut its doors tonight as republicans and democrats failed to agree on what to do about health care reform. last-minute wrangling did not reach a consensus, making a shutdown very likely. initially, 700,000 federal workers will be affected, many told to stay home because they will not get paid. moments ago, presid

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news >> this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington, i'm katty kay. a key senate panel votes to give president obama the authority to use military force in syria, paving the way for of will and rational decision. it is being met with defiance in damascus, where civilians are lining up to become human shields. telling the just time. the smart watch could do the same with just the flip of her wrist, if you really want it. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. tonight the u.s. congress moves one step closer to authorizing the use of force in syria, but it was just one small step in one long difficult process. the senate foreign relations committee approved the measure paving the way for it votes in the full senate. president obama is on his way to russia for the summit

union square improvement districts and tremendous work that they are doing down here, joe dell sandero with travel and of course due to mayor lee's efforts it's a time for tourism and general manager in this city. thank you. visitors information center. it was a freudian slip because it improved tremendously and it couldn't be in greater location. so all the visitors that come to san francisco from the airport stop right there and come here for information on things to do in the city. it's tremendous for me to be the general manager because i have concierge but the volunteers and the people here are an extension of concierge and giving information for all the visitors that come in and make this a world class city and really visit all the areas, the restaurants, the attractions and everything else this city has to offer. i want to thank again san francisco travel because they are the ones who market tourism, no. 1 industry in san francisco and again i want to thank you. i want to thank the volunteers. as mayor lee has said, you are the ones that truly breathe live into this city. and yo