January 7, 2007
Central Illinois Jobs with Justice Update
Central Illinois Jobs with Justice
News and Upcoming Events
January 5, 2007
Submitted by Bob Naiman
1. The AFL-CIO and Jobs with Justice have action alerts asking folks to contact Congress, insisting that Congress increase the minimum wage to $7.25 no anti-worker amendments or tax breaks for the wealthy. There is a toll-free number: 1-866-338-1015. Here is the JwJ alert: http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/min_wage_07
2. In accordance with the ruling of an independent arbitrator, the University of Illinois administration paid these graduate employees up to 15 months of back wages and will begin paying them an additional 9% each month. This adjustment in pay will correct the administration's misreading of the wage language in its labor agreement with the
Graduate Employees' Organization (GEO), American Federation of Teachers Local 6300. http://www.shout.net/~geo/mt-archive/000345.html
3. Right before Christmas the USW reached a tentative agreement (that was subsequently ratified by Goodyear Workers) with Goodyear. 15,000 workers at Goodyear who were on strike for 86 days. Our local action was highlighted in an update from the Steelworkers. Thanks to everyone who came out for the picket.
4. Next Steering Committee Meeting January 13, Illinois Disciples Foundation, Springfield and Wright, 10 AM. Steering cmte members interested in fundraising are invited to meet at the same place - IDF-tomorrow/Saturday Jan. 6 at 10am.
Posted by higbie at January 7, 2007 11:40 PM