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Victory for Workers at InkStop!!!
The settlement papers have been filed and the judge has issued the order to settle! The former board of directors at InkStop are stepping up to do the right thing for the workers by agreeing to a settlement in both lawsuits filed on behalf of the workers! The 629 former employees will finally receive justice and have the opportunity to share in the $660,000 settlement, finally putting this ordeal behind them. All of the employees who join in the settlement, except the officers, are eligible to receive 82% of the entire amount of their loss wages. Payments are expected some time in May, 2010.
Read more.... March 30, 2010
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The settlement papers have been filed and the judge has issued the order to settle! The former board of directors at InkStop are stepping up to do the right thing for the workers by agreeing to a settlement in both lawsuits filed on behalf of the workers! The 629 former employees will finally receive justice and have the opportunity to share in the $660,000 settlement, finally putting this ordeal behind them. All of the employees who join in the settlement, except the officers, are eligible to receive 82% of the entire amount of their loss wages. Payments are expected some time in May, 2010.
Read more.... March 30, 2010
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Rally to save Hugo Boss jobs!
Cleveland Jobs with Justice, the labor community, numerous elected officials and a major movie star showed up in full force to support the Hugo Boss workers on Wednesday, April 7th. The rally was held to kick off contract renegotiations between Workers' United Local 10 and management from Hugo Boss. Special guest speakers included actor Danny Glover, Ohio Governor Ted Strickand, Representative Dennis Kucinich and Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner. Over 300 activists attending were united in the message - "Hugo don't go!"
Read more... April 20, 2010
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Cleveland Jobs with Justice, the labor community, numerous elected officials and a major movie star showed up in full force to support the Hugo Boss workers on Wednesday, April 7th. The rally was held to kick off contract renegotiations between Workers' United Local 10 and management from Hugo Boss. Special guest speakers included actor Danny Glover, Ohio Governor Ted Strickand, Representative Dennis Kucinich and Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner. Over 300 activists attending were united in the message - "Hugo don't go!"
Read more... April 20, 2010
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It wasn't very long ago that every time you looked at a clothing label you would see "Made in the
USA." Not only was it made in the USA but it probably also had some sort of connection to a
thriving garment industry in the Cleveland area. Names like Joseph & Feiss, Bobbie Brooks,
Printz-Biederman, Lion Knitting Mills, and Cleveland Worsted Mill dominated the industry and union
cards kept people gainfully employed.
Read more... - February 1, 2010
Read more... - February 1, 2010
Unable to Cut Hourly Wages to $8, Hugo Boss Tries to Flee Overseas
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Video by Jeff Kirkby - Voice of Cleveland and Beyond
InkStop
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Local Jobs for America Act
Rally Declaring a State of Emergency
for the Unemployed
for the Unemployed
By Debbie Kline, on June 3rd, 2010
Yesterday, flanked by Cleveland Jobs with Justice activists; including members of the Cleveland Teachers Union (CTU), SEIU Local 1, Workers United, Working America and ATU Local 268, along with fire and police union members, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown announced his intent to introduce the Local Jobs for America Act during the week of June 7th. Senator Brown’s version of the House Bill would send $75 Billion to local governments and community groups over the next 2 year period. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Mayor Don Plusquellic of Akron both spoke about the cuts in fire and police forces that have had to endure during this economic downturn. Teacher Justin Hons, effected by the upcoming teacher layoff in Cleveland and laid off ATU Local 268 mechanic, Dennis Pohl both attended the news conference lending support to the bill being introduced by Senator Brown.
Michele Pomerantz, CTU Trustee and Director of Political Action and Cleveland Jobs with Justice member said, “today’s announcement gives me hope that better days are coming for everyone.”
The crowd of approximately 100 listened intently while a small group of teabaggers (3, in fact) tried to disrupt the day’s proceedings. Senator Brown was unflappable as he continued his speech without missing a beat when a lone teabagger tried to shout him down.
Senator Brown’s bill will contain most of the provisions of the House bill but it is clear all Jobs with Justice activists across the country need to come out in force. This is truly a call to action to prevent the conservative right from thwarting our efforts for “Good Jobs Now.”
Yesterday, flanked by Cleveland Jobs with Justice activists; including members of the Cleveland Teachers Union (CTU), SEIU Local 1, Workers United, Working America and ATU Local 268, along with fire and police union members, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown announced his intent to introduce the Local Jobs for America Act during the week of June 7th. Senator Brown’s version of the House Bill would send $75 Billion to local governments and community groups over the next 2 year period. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Mayor Don Plusquellic of Akron both spoke about the cuts in fire and police forces that have had to endure during this economic downturn. Teacher Justin Hons, effected by the upcoming teacher layoff in Cleveland and laid off ATU Local 268 mechanic, Dennis Pohl both attended the news conference lending support to the bill being introduced by Senator Brown.
Michele Pomerantz, CTU Trustee and Director of Political Action and Cleveland Jobs with Justice member said, “today’s announcement gives me hope that better days are coming for everyone.”
The crowd of approximately 100 listened intently while a small group of teabaggers (3, in fact) tried to disrupt the day’s proceedings. Senator Brown was unflappable as he continued his speech without missing a beat when a lone teabagger tried to shout him down.
Senator Brown’s bill will contain most of the provisions of the House bill but it is clear all Jobs with Justice activists across the country need to come out in force. This is truly a call to action to prevent the conservative right from thwarting our efforts for “Good Jobs Now.”
Hugo Boss
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Labor Leaders from South America - March 21, 2010
Make Wall Street Pay Rally - March 22, 2010
Hugo Boss Rally - April 7, 2010
Cleveland Teachers Union Rally - April 20, 2010
Hugo Contract Settlement! - April 23, 2010
Immigration Rights News Conference - May 3, 2010
Cleveland Teachers Union - Pink Hearts not Pink Slips Rally - May 11, 2010
Amalgamated Transit Union Rally to Save our Ride - May 22, 2010
Poor Peoples March with the Imperial Women - June 5, 2010
USSF Opening March (Detroit) - June 22, 2010
March for Jobs (USSF - Detroit) - June 23,2010
Sodexo Rally - July 9, 2010
Omnova Rally - July 21, 2010
Declaring a State of Emergency for the Unemployed - November 30, 2010 Photos by Curt Hess
Labor Leaders from South America - March 21, 2010
Make Wall Street Pay Rally - March 22, 2010
Hugo Boss Rally - April 7, 2010
Cleveland Teachers Union Rally - April 20, 2010
Hugo Contract Settlement! - April 23, 2010
Immigration Rights News Conference - May 3, 2010
Cleveland Teachers Union - Pink Hearts not Pink Slips Rally - May 11, 2010
Amalgamated Transit Union Rally to Save our Ride - May 22, 2010
Poor Peoples March with the Imperial Women - June 5, 2010
USSF Opening March (Detroit) - June 22, 2010
March for Jobs (USSF - Detroit) - June 23,2010
Sodexo Rally - July 9, 2010
Omnova Rally - July 21, 2010
Declaring a State of Emergency for the Unemployed - November 30, 2010 Photos by Curt Hess
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