Labor unions face decline and rift in AFL-CIO politics
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN surveys union trends in 2004, noting shrinking membership from 12.9 to 12.5 percent, heavy public-sector unionization, and earnings advantages for members. It highlights strategic schisms leading to a three-union split, ANA federal political dynamics, and the Texas AFL-CIO's waning clout as labor searches for a new path amid global competition and wage pressure.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Details Meeting Schedule
The Baytown Sun announces its editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and invites community visits. To schedule an appointment contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. board members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun seeks public letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, include contact details not for publication, and may be edited. Limit one submission per month. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Broom at The Baytown Sun or via fax or email.
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Baytown shelter closings prompt resident demand for truth
A Baytown resident laments Red Cross shelter closures affecting Katrina survivors, urging clear explanation as shelters shift to Houston and distant sites. He links local aid disruption to broader failures in levee protection, National Guard and rescue resources, urging accountability and unity.
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Marc J. Samuels
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Today in History Labor Day Highlights and Events
On Labor Day September 6 2005 the page summarizes key events from history. McKinley was shot in 1901 and died eight days later Roosevelt took office. Other entries include Oberlin going co‑educational in 1837 Peary reaching the North Pole in 1909 and Diana’s funeral in 1997.
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Cape Town
Jordan
James Wickwire
Seattle
Louis Reichardt
San Francisco
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Britain
Diana
Westminster Abbey
Calcutta
India
Mother Teresa
Albert Reynolds
Gerry Adams
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Sinn Fein
The Mess in Iraq Protest Letter to Jorge Martinez
A reader criticizes Jorge Martinez for supporting the president's Iraq war, questions the Afghanistan vs Iraq conflict, cites deaths of soldiers and Iraqis, asks where stockpiles of weapons are, and urges Martinez to act. The author appeals for action and condemns rhetoric about 9/11 and Bush.
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Right way not working need Pre-K access and answer
Parent laments paying school taxes yet unable to enroll 4 year old in Pre-K due to income rules. Seeks explanation why honest families are denied while private options seem unaffordable and suspects system fairness. Calls for clarity and real solutions.
Baytown City Debates Streets Demo and Budget Vote
Historical notes recall 1944 Goose Creek action inviting a Houston firm rep to build two streets as a demonstration of new street mix. 2000 saw 30 SWAT teams train on Baytown obstacle course in a five day statewide event. 2002 Baytown Council eyed a one time payout for 650 city employees ahead of a 75.5 million budget vote. 2003 state rules on nonhazardous industrial landfills issued inviting resident comments with TCEQ draft rules.
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