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

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Labor Advisory and Planning Committee
Annual U.P. AFL-CIO Labor Education Conference

"Communication Technology

in the Labor Movement”

January 22-23, 2010
D.H. Bottum University Center
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

 

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COPE: Labor Council Interviews Marquette Township Candidates for February 23rd Special Election Candidates for a February 23rd special election in Marquette Township will be interviewed for possible endorsement by the Marquette County Labor Council's Committee on Political Education. The candidates will fill out the unexpired terms of the township board clerk and two trustees. Interviews will be at the United Trades Offices, 119 South Front street in Marquette on Thursday, January 21st at 6 p.m.

 

Health Care in America costs twice as much as in any other country and 40 million Americans have no coverage. Change is overdue. more

 

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

 

Annual Labor Day Parade in Ishpeming

Annual Labor Day parade in Ishpeming, Monday, September 7th @ 11am - more information

 
Upcoming Events  (The Labor Council meets every 3rd Thursday of the month)
Date  Event  Place Time
January 21 COPE-Mqt Twp Candidates Trades Bldg, Marquette 6:00pm
January 21 Meeting of MCLC Trades Bldg, Marquette 7:30pm
January 22 & 23 LAPC Labor Conference University Ctr, NMU, Mqt  
February 18 Meeting of MCLC Trades Bldg, Marquette 7:30pm
February 23 Special Election Marquette Township  

 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

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