Labor makes comeback energizes unions on Labor Day
Victor Kamber argues unions are revived under AFL-CIO leadership with John Sweeney and Rich Trumka driving a national, grassroots push. He highlights pro labor ads, organizing across poultry plants and garment work, and a new generation of leaders boosting union power ahead of elections.
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Victor Kamber
America
John Sweeney
Rich Trumka
Linda Chavez-Thompson
Afl-Cio
Lane Kirkland
GOP
Congress
Sweeney
Christian Coalition
Labor
Peter D. Hart
Clinton
House
Republican Conference
John Boehner
Washington
Bob Dole
UNITE
Stephen Yokich
Auto Workers
Cecil Roberts
Mine Workers
Andy Stern
Service Employees
Marty Maddaloni
Plumbers
Bob Chase
National Education Association
Capitol Hill
Prominent Newsroom Leaders Named in Organization Roster
Ken Slaughter serves as Vice President and Treasurer, Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager, and Mark Bowden as Managing Editor in the leadership roster of the organization.
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Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Mark Bowden
Paycheck volatility affects most workers say editorial
The editorial argues that pay fluctuation rising since 1970 burdening Americans with unstable income. It cites Census analysis showing 54 percent faced wage swings in 1994, urges saving in good times to buffer lean periods and notes outsourcing overtime and bonuses widen pay gaps.
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U.S. Census Bureau
New York Times
Louis Achitelle
Wall Street
Census Bureau
Levy Should Stand On Its Own Merits
Parents in Cedar Rapids urge separating the school levy vote from disputes over Hiawatha Elementary and sex education debates. A Sept. 10 instructional tax levy should be decided on its own merits, they say, with both sides potentially making concessions.
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Levy
Hiawatha Elementary
Cedar Rapids
St’s
Letters on Singing the National Anthem at Games
A reader laments the off key performance of the national anthem at sports events. He urges using the school song or Yankee Doodle Dandy if needed and calls for careful screening of singers to restore respect for the anthem and pledge.
Iowa City Buys Parking Lot Sparks Downtown Tension
Genevieve Burns reports local concerns as Iowa City considers taking over a St. Patrick's lot for parking while approving a new apartment building near downtown. Citizens fear reduced public space and increased congestion amid growth plans.
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Iowa City
St. Patrick’s
Statement Against Abortion and Euthanasia
A letter from T G Jackson of Marion denounces abortion and argues society is moving toward harming the elderly and disabled. He likens the trend to Nazi Germany and ancient empires, warning of further atrocities.
Remembering a Precious Gift A Plea for Adoption
Jennifer Arnold of Lisbon shares a personal note after five years of infertility and costly fertility treatment. She and her husband ended their struggle due to medical limits and insurance caps, asking God to guide them to a child in need of adoption.
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Jennifer Arnold
Lisbon
Cedar Rapids School Levy Fear Causes Public Alarm
Gordon Freeburg urges voters to oppose the Cedar Rapids instructional support levy of 25 million dollars describing a deceptive campaign and excessive district spending including a 75 000 technology director while borrowing 1 million for the new school year. He cites many administrators and a 60 page staff directory as concerns and invites attendance at a Beems Auditorium meeting at Cedar Rapids Public Library.
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Cedar Rapids
Beems
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Deadline for letters on Sept 10 school election
The Gazette invites letters to the editor about the September 10 school election with a noon deadline on Wednesday September 4. Shorter letters have a better chance of publication.
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The
Gazette
Iowa voters to weigh 10 of 15 Iowa high court judges
Dell Lawrence of the Fully Informed Jury Association urges Iowans to reject judges who fail to respond to a questionnaire on juries judging both law and fact. He notes no judge has answered after more than 90 days and calls for a strong no vote in November.
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John Jay
U.S
Samuel Chase
U.S. Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Iowa
Dell Lawrence
Fully Informed Jury Association
Marion
Gazette Letters Policy Notes For Readers
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns but prints only some. Letters must include writer’s full name signature complete street address and daytime phone number though addresses are not published. No anonymous submissions. Submissions capped at 300 words per letter with one letter per writer per 30 days. Column length should be 700 words or fewer. Contact Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa infi net. Ensure full name address and phone number are provided. online names are not sufficient.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
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Commission On Organized Crime
Sweeney Et. al
Newt Gingriches
Robert Allens
At&t
Bipness, Inc
Joe Hladley
Jerry Elsen
Genevieve Burns
Nazi Germany
Roman Empire
Sodom and Gomorrah
T.G. Jackson, Marion
Chamber of Commerce
Gordon Freeburg
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