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Local 105 Election Results

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Local Union 105 Election has concluded. The election took place over two days June 25th and 26th. The results are now available to all members.

Local 105 Members Handbill VW

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Recently 105 members were handbilling various Volkswagen Dealerships in Southern California. Handbills were distributed at Los Angeles VW, Santa Monica VW, Ontario VW and Van Nuys VW.

Almost Half a Billion and Counting

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

DOL has announced nearly half a billion dollars in green jobs grants since January 1. On Wednesday, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced nearly $190 million in State Energy Sector Partnership and Training grants. These grants will train workers for careers in renewable energy, energy efficiency and other industries, and will help states implement comprehensive development strategies around renewable energy. Thirty-four awards ranging from approximately $2 million to $6 million each are being made to state workforce investment boards in partnership with their state workforce agencies, local workforce investment boards, and One-Stop Career Centers. Read the full story.

Local 105 Fights Back Against Anit-Union Politicians In Orange County

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Orange County, CA officials held a contentious hearing last Tuesday in an effort to make a political show of the board's conservative attitudes by attacking union construction workers.

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution sponsored by Supervisor John Moorlach, to prohibit the requirement of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on county projects unless required by state and federal law.

The decision changes nothing about how the county operates because the county board has never favored such agreements in the past.

Health Care Reform Bill

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced in a Capitol Hill press conference on Tuesday that he will send a health care reform bill to the Senate floor that includes a public option. States will have until 2014 to decide if they want to participate in the public plan.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced in a Capitol Hill press conference on Tuesday that he will send a health care reform bill to the Senate floor that includes a public option. States will have until 2014 to decide if they want to participate in the public plan.