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906-346-9321 ∙ 31 Forge Rd. ∙ Negaunee, Michigan ∙ 49866

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Labor Council Endorsements: Vote Tuesday, August 3rd Primary

As part of the Committee on Political Education, the Marquette County Labor Council screens local candidates with the goal of endorsing better law makers, creating better laws, a better government, and a better life for all the working families. Vote in the Michigan primary Tuesday, August 3rd.

U.S. Congress
1st District Gary McDowell

State of Michigan
Governor                Virg Bernero
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
Attorney General   David Leyton
38th Senate           Mike Lahti
109th                      Steve Lindberg

Marquette County Commission
District 1 Jim Cihak
District 2 No Endorsement
District 3 Bruce Heikkala
District 4 Gerald Corking
District 5 Nick Joseph
District 6 Randy Ritari
District 7 Deborah Pellow
District 8 Bill Nordeen
District 9 No Endorsement

 

Check Out Our New Web Site:

http://mi.aflcio.org/mqtlabor

 

Supporting Working Families: The Employee Free Choice Act Employers use a combination of legal and illegal means to prevent workers from exercising their legal rights. The Employee Free Choice Act would permit employees to freely choose for themselves whether to join a union when a majority of workers sign cards authorizing union recognition. more

 

As a Person Who Believes in the Dignity and Rights of People...
Take the pledge more

 

Buy a UAW Made Vehicle This time of year is typically one of the best times to buy a new or used vehicle. All vehicles on this list are made in the United States or Canada by members of the United Auto Workers (UAW), Canadian Auto workers (CAW) or the International Union of Electrical Workers-Communication Workers of America (IUE-CWA) more

 

21st Annual

Labor Day Parade, Rally & Picnic

"Honoring America's Workers"

in Ishpeming, Monday Sept. 6th @ 11am

more information

 
Upcoming Events  (The Labor Council meets every 3rd Thursday of the month)
Date  Event  Place Time
Thurs, July 15 Meeting of MCLC Trades Bldg, Marquette 7:30pm
Tues, August 3 Michigan Primary Election    
Thurs, August 19 Meeting of MCLC Trades Bldg, Marquette 7:30pm
Mon, September 6 Labor Day Parade
& Picnic - More Info
Cliff's Shaft Museum,
Ishpeming
 
Tues, November 2 Election Day    
       

 Economic Stimulus Goal: Weatherizing 2 Million Homes Across the Country in 2009

President Obama has set a goal of weatherizing two million homes across the country this year, with funds for the project potentially coming from the economic stimulus bill that was recently signed into law. The prospect has local officials excited.

Homes that undergo weatherization receive a full inspection to determine areas of heat loss, such as old windows, doors that aren't properly sealed and insulation. Up to 6,500 dollars in repairs are covered under the weatherization program at no cost to the homeowner.

It's not just for homeowners, either. Renters can get a release for weatherization signed by their landlord in order to get improvements made. By law, landlords cannot raise rent because of the improvements for two years.

Contact:
AMCAB Housing Services
1125 Commerce Drive
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 228-6522 or 1 (800) 562-9762
Fax: (906) 228-6527

http://www.amcab.org/housing/

See Also:
Stimulus money could help reach more people

www.uppermichiganssource.com/news


 

 
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