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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
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21st Annual
Labor Day Parade,
Rally & Picnic
"Honoring America's Workers"
in Ishpeming,
Monday Sept. 6th @ 11am
more information |
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| Upcoming Events
(The Labor Council meets every
3rd Thursday of the month) |
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Thurs, July 15 |
Meeting of MCLC |
Trades Bldg, Marquette |
7:30pm |
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Tues, August 3 |
Michigan Primary Election |
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Thurs, August 19 |
Meeting of MCLC |
Trades Bldg, Marquette |
7:30pm |
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Mon, September 6 |
Labor Day Parade
& Picnic
- More Info |
Cliff's Shaft Museum,
Ishpeming |
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Tues, November 2 |
Election Day |
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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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