]> Massachusetts Labor News http://www.unionwebservices.com Massachusetts Labor News from Union Web Services: Serving labor unions and the labor movement en Labor pains on Lynnway: Price Rite Employees Seek Affiliation with UFCW http://www.thedailyitemoflynn.com/articles/2009/07/02/news/news03.txt Source: thedailyitemoflynn.com 2 July 2009 Boston MA New labor charges levied against Covanta Energy http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/07/02/business/d1-_covanta2.txt Source: nhregister.com 2 July 2009 Boston MA Kennedy Seeks Public Health-Care Plan That Finances Itself http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aOK4mvsh_rAw Source: bloomberg.com 2 July 2009 Boston MA Mass Veterans to be trained for green jobs under U.S. program http://www.latimes.com/news/science/environment/la-fi-veterans-jobs2-2009jul02,0,3452938.story?track=rss Source: bloomberg.com 2 July 2009 Boston MA State adds almost 5,000 jobs in May http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/business/x1662373652/State-adds-almost-5-000-jobs-in-May Source: Old Colony Memorial 2 July 2009 Boston MA Mesothelioma Risk, Asbestos Concerns Prompt Indictment of Massachusetts Brothers http://www.asbestos.com/news/2009/06/30/mesothelioma-risk-asbestos-concerns-prompt-indictment-of-massachusetts-brothers/ Source: asbestos.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA State draws zones for coast wind farms http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/01/state_plan_could_bring_wind_farms_near_coast/ Source: boston.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA Attorney General Weighs In On Massachusetts Casino Debate http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/casino-gambling/attorney_general_weighs_in_on_massachusetts_casino_debate_51478.html Source: casinogamblingweb.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA State Street Corp. could face civil fraud charges http://www.boston.com/business/markets/articles/2009/06/30/state_street_corp_could_face_civil_fraud_charges/ Source: boston.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA Springfield overseers leave a city in the black http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/01/springfield8217s_state_overseers_leave_city_in_the_black/ Source: boston.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA Bank denies its practices hurt http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/07/01/bank_of_america_denies_its_practices_hurt/ Source: boston.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA Wal-Mart backs healthcare mandate http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/07/01/wal_mart_backs_healthcare_mandate/ Source: boston.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA Mass. seeks bids for solar power installations http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/06/29/daily22-Mass-seeks-bids-for-solar-power-installations.html Source: masshightech.com 30 June 2009 Boston MA Letters: Dont Bash State Workers http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=9968 Source: valleyadvocate.com 30 June 2009 Boston MA Massachusetts transportation reform attacks unions, working people http://www.pslweb.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=12441&news_iv_ctrl=1008 Source: pslweb.org 30 June 2009 Boston MA Firefighters, Police Race To Retire http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/19904503/detail.html Source: thebostonchannel.com 30 June 2009 Boston MA Charge for direct deposit of paycheck - legal? http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/jobdoc/2009/06/charge_for_direct_deposit_of_p.html Source: boston.com 30 June 2009 Boston MA Patrick signs state budget http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/06/patrick_to_sign_2.html Source: boston.com 30 June 2009 Boston MA Teachers union feels the heat http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/ci_12719974?source=rss Source: sentinelandenterprise.com 30 June 2009 Boston MA Boston Charter Schools Win a High-Profile Convert http://www.salemnews.com/puopinion/local_story_181004534.html Source: salemnews.com 29 June 2009 Boston MA Boston Charter Schools Win a High-Profile Convert http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124605614478863441.html Source: Online.wsj.com 29 June 2009 Boston MA Boston Sports Club fined $40K for violating child labor laws http://www.dailynewstribune.com/news/x964645591/Sports-club-fined-40K-for-violating-child-labor-laws/ Source: Daily News Tribune 29 June 2009 Boston MA Massachusetts Fund Manager Pleads Guilty to Fraud http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/26/mass-fund-manager-pleads-guilty-to-fraud/ Source: NY Times 29 June 2009 Boston MA Quinn Bill funding cut of 80% hits cities, towns http://www.telegram.com/article/20090629/NEWS/906290374/1116 Source: telegram.com 29 June 2009 Boston MA Fire chief: Lawrence layoffs, firehouse closures are terrible http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_180013532.html Source: eagletribune.com 29 June 2009 Boston MA DCF social worker claims discrimination http://www.heraldnews.com/news/local_news/x135730690/DCF-social-worker-claims-discrimination Source: herladnews.com 29 June 2009 Boston MA Political Shift Revives Dispute About Workers Overtime Pay http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124597557448757515.html Source: WSJ Online 26 June 2009 Boston MA Mayor Menino backs drug and alcohol testing for public safety personnel http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/06/mayor_menino_ba.html Source: boston.com 26 June 2009 Boston MA Model Green Jobs Legislation http://www.greenpartywatch.org/2009/06/26/model-green-jobs-legislation/ Source: greenpartywatch.org 26 June 2009 Boston MA Logan airfield construction projects to resume Monday http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/06/logan_airfield.html Source: boston.com 26 June 2009 Boston MA MCA says union gets a sneak peak http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/wwlp_local_mcasaysuniongetsasneakpeak_200906251132 Source: wwlp.com 26 June 2009 Boston MA Mass. builders say stimulus cash-flow slow http://news.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/20090626mass_builders_say_stimulus_cash-flow_slow/srvc=home&position=also Source: bostonherald.com 26 June 2009 Boston MA Town bails on civil service hiring system http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2009/06/25/liberal_brookline_asks_out_of_most_civil_service_testing/ Source: boston.com 26 June 2009 Boston MA College students finding summer job search tough http://www.wickedlocal.com/woburn/news/x998783318/College-students-finding-summer-job-search-tough Source: woburn advocate 26 June 2009 Boston MA Town bails on civil service hiring system http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2009/06/25/liberal_brookline_asks_out_of_most_civil_service_testing/ Source: boston.com 26 June 2009 Boston MA Boston Globe, union back smaller wage cut proposal http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jkzBYoal_s1ms77Fzrfv3jMppZggD991ES2G1 Source: AP 25 June 2009 Boston MA Letter: MGH wants to keep union out of Danvers facility http://www.salemnews.com/puopinion/local_story_176001149.html?keyword=secondarystory Source: Salem News 25 June 2009 Boston MA Governor stands firm on threat to veto sales tax hike http://www.eagletribune.com/punewshh/local_story_176033118.html?keyword=topstory Source: Eagle-Tribune 25 June 2009 Boston MA Meltdown 101: Where are the renewable energy jobs? http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i24dsvFXWidJn_2gHW4prtlsCDVwD990JGM80 Source: Associated Press 25 June 2009 Boston MA Cape Jobless Outlook Looks Bleak http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090624/BIZ/906240309 Source: capecodonline.com 25 June 2009 Boston MA Miceli announces federal stimulus leglislation http://www.wickedlocal.com/wilmington/news/x737341232/Miceli-announces-federal-stimulus-leglislation Source: Wilmington Advocate 25 June 2009 Boston MA Cash for culture : State grants going out http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2009/06/25/state_grants_going_to_arts_and_educational_centers_in_western_suburbs/ Source: Boston.com 25 June 2009 Boston MA Police, Firefighters wages to go up in Easton http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/06/25/south_news_briefs/ Source: Boston.com 25 June 2009 Boston MA Breaking News : Boston Globe, Union Reach Deal http://multimedia.wbz.com/m/audio/23184585/globe-union-reach-a-deal.htm?q=union&index=1&seek=0.469 Source: WBZ Radio 24 June 2009 Boston MA Belt-Tightening by States Squeezes Cities and Towns : Profile on Haverhill http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124545575892632961.html Source: Wall Street Journal 24 June 2009 Boston MA Mass layoffs slow in Bay State, spike in US http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/06/22/daily26.html Source: Boston Business Journal 24 June 2009 Boston MA Stimulus Digs Up Work For Shovel-Ready Construction Firms http://www.wbur.org/2009/06/24/stimulus-one Source: WBUR.org 24 June 2009 Boston MA State cuts its health coverage by $115m http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2009/06/24/state_cuts_its_health_coverage_by_115m/ Source: Boston.com 24 June 2009 Boston MA TJX to pay $9.75 million for data breach investigations http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid14_gci1360065,00.html# Source: techtarget.com 24 June 2009 Boston MA Chamber of Commerce, Unionbuster vs. Pope, Catholic Bishops on Union Rights http://www.huffingtonpost.com/art-levine/chamber-of-commerce-union_b_219312.html Source: Huffington Post 22 June 2009 Boston MA UFCW Issues Comprehensive Report on Immigration Enforcement Agency Abuses of Workers http://www.irishemigrant.com/ie/go.asp?p=story&storyID=4581 Source: IrishEmigrant.com 22 June 2009 Boston MA Harvard Doctor is Single-minded on Healthcare http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2009/06/22/harvards_dr_steffie_woolhandler_is_single_minded_about_healthcare/ Source: Boston.com 22 June 2009 Boston MA Aramark settles suit with convention food workers for $1.75M http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_06_23_Aramark_settles_suit_with_convention_food_workers_for__1_75M/ Source: BostonHerald.com 22 June 2009 Boston MA Unions Ask Patrick for Collective Bargaining Help http://www.wickedlocal.com/bedford/news/x488807631/State-Capitol-Briefs-Monday-June-22 Source: Bedford Minuteman 22 June 2009 Boston MA Employing more : Job Creation Must Drive Any Recovery http://www.telegram.com/article/20090621/NEWS/906210386/1020 Source: Worcester Telegram 22 June 2009 Boston MA Mass. Unemployment Lines Long With Unresolved Claims http://www.wbur.org/2009/06/23/unemployment-benefits Source: WBUR.org 22 June 2009 Boston MA Fight On The Cape Tests The Winds Of Offshore Power http://www.wbur.org/2009/06/22/ma-cape-wind Source: wbur.org 22 June 2009 Boston MA DiMasi defense targets a controversial law http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/06/22/dimasi_legal_team_likely_to_challenge_honest_services_law/ Source: Boston.com 20 June 2009 Worcester MA Unions throw weight behind developments http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2009/06/21/south_of_boston_job_hungry_unions_push_development_proposals/ Source: Boston.com 20 June 2009 Worcester MA Legislature approves transportation bill despite union concerns http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/06/unions_criticiz.html Source: boston.com 22 June 2009 Worcester MA CVS Still Overcharging Consumers in Boston http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/746 Source: Open Media Boston 20 June 2009 Worcester MA Health debate shifting to public vs. private http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/06/21/healthcare_debate_shifting_to_public_vs_private/ Source: Boston.com 20 June 2009 Worcester MA Island painting co. fined by Attorney General http://www.ack.net/painterfined061809.html Source: Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror 20 June 2009 Worcester MA Boston Globe workers, supporters hold rally for newspaper facing possible closure http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/ap/48687947.html Source: Sfexaminer.com 20 June 2009 Worcester MA Joint Task Force on the Underground Economy: MA Officials Hear Testimony and Criticism http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/745 Source: Open Media Boston 20 June 2009 Worcester MA Workplace fraud task force collects $1.4m http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/06/18/workplace_fraud_task_force_collects_14m_in_1st_year/ Source: boston.com 22 June 2009 Worcester MA Budget cuts draw bleak predictions, calls for veto http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/06/20/budget_cuts_draw_bleak_predictions_calls_for_vetoes/ Source: boston.com 19 June 2009 Worcester MA Legislature approves transportation bill despite union concerns http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/06/unions_criticiz.html Source: boston.com 22 June 2009 Worcester MA MIT Study: Health Reform to help small firms http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/stories/2009/06/22/story8.html?b=1245643200^1847265 Source: bizjournals.com 22 June 2009 Worcester MA AFSCME members jobs threatened, request help http://www.afscme1368.org/node/402 Source: afscme1368.org 18 June 2009 Worcester MA DC 35 Opposes Bill That Stops School Custodians from Bargaining over Health Costs http://www.iupatdc35.org/node/1718 Source: IUPATDC35.org 18 June 2009 Worcester MA House Passes Bill to Boost Economic Recovery http://www.wickedlocal.com/woburn/news/x931195172/House-passes-bill-to-boost-economic-recovery Source: Woburn Advocate 18 June 2009 Worcester MA Boston Globe, union to meet next week on pay cuts http://www.reuters.com/article/innovationNews/idUSTRE55F13720090617 Source: Reuters 18 June 2009 Worcester MA Mass adds jobs for the first time in a year http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/06/mass_adds_jobs.html Source: Boston Globe 18 June 2009 Worcester MA Senate Panel Weighs So-Called Pay Or Play Employer Health Mandate http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090617-716235.html Source: Wall Street Journal Online 18 June 2009 Worcester MA In brief: LGBT Community, Labor Collaborate on EFCA http://www.baywindows.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=92694 Source: Bay Windows 18 June 2009 Worcester MA Bill would fight office bullying http://www.metro.us/us/article/2009/06/18/04/4228-72/index.xml Source: Bay Windows 18 June 2009 Worcester MA State inching closer to broadening corporate tax disclosure requirements http://www.wickedlocal.com/bedford/news/x1176011678/State-inching-closer-to-broadening-corporate-tax-disclosure-requirements Source: Bedford Minuteman 16 June 2009 Worcester MA 2 ordinances require local hiring http://www.masslive.com/hampfrank/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-21/1245140471137310.xml&coll=1 Source: MassLive.com 16 June 2009 Worcester MA Boston Globe, union discuss concessions http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSTRE55F13720090616 Source: Reuters 16 June 2009 Worcester MA SEIU Claims Fresno Victory: Now What? http://www.beyondchron.org/articles/SEIU_Claims_Fresno_Victory_Now_What__7032.html Source: BeyondChron.com 16 June 2009 Worcester MA Work-Sharing May Help Companies Avoid Layoffs http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/16/business/economy/16workshare.html?hp Source: NY Times 16 June 2009 Worcester MA $1B Biotech law wins praise http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_06_16__1B_Biotech_law_wins_praise:_But_foes_slam_spending/srvc=home&position=also Source: Boston Herald 16 June 2009 Worcester MA Rebuilding the swordfish stock http://www.gloucestertimes.com/puopinion/local_story_167125829.html?keyword=topstory Source: Gloucester Times 16 June 2009 Worcester MA Boston Globe, union discuss concessions http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSTRE55F13720090616 Source: Reuters 16 June 2009 Worcester MA Boston Globe imposes 23% pay cut as showdown with union escalates http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/jun/09/boston-globe-pay-cut Source: Guardian UK 9 June 2009 Worcester MA Springfield: Labor Takes On the Chamber http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=9882 Source: Valley Advocate 9 June 2009 Worcester MA On-site wind turbine projects for Massachusetts http://www.pennenergy.com/index/articles/display/364308/s-articles/s-cogeneration-and-on-site-power-production/s-cospp-news/s-on-site-wind-turbine-projects-for-massachusetts.html Source: PennEnergy.com 9 June 2009 Worcester MA Democrats pushing healthcare agenda http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/06/10/democrats_accelerate_drive_to_enact_national_healthcare_legislation/ Source: Boston Globe 9 June 2009 Worcester MA Cahill voted to double supporters pension http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/06/10/cahill_voted_to_double_supporters_pension/ Source: Boston Globe 9 June 2009 Worcester MA Boston Globe union rejects cuts, Times to slash pay http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090608/boston-globe-union-rejects-cuts-times-to-slash-pay.htm/ Source: International Business Times 9 June 2009 Worcester MA Lobbyists boost D.C. spending http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/06/09/dc_sees_sharp_spike_in_lobbying_costs_by_mass_firms/ Source: Boston Globe 9 June 2009 Worcester MA Defense Counsel for Robert Half Seeks to Disqualify Plaintiffs Firm http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202431328773 Source: Law.com 9 June 2009 Worcester MA A lifetime of labor, 5 and a half hours on the job http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090607/NEWS/906070349 Source: SouthCoastToday.com 9 June 2009 Worcester MA Work, Earn, and Learn http://www.businesswest.com/details.asp?id=2052 Source: Businesswest.com 9 June 2009 Worcester MA A Battle for Labors Future http://www.zmag.org/zmag/viewArticle/21616 Source: Z Magazine 6 June 2009 Worcester MA Trying Times Call for Healthy Families Act http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/4033/context/archive Source: Womensenews.com 8 June 2009 Worcester MA Their best shot http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090605/OPINION/906050314/-1/TOWN1001 Source: SouthCoastToday.com 6 June 2009 Worcester MA Out-of-town hotel renovators irk unions http://www.telegram.com/article/20090606/NEWS/906060341/1116 Source: Worcester Telegram 6 June 2009 Worcester MA Businesses Claim They Want Raise, Not Resepect http://www.telegram.com/article/20090608/NEWS/906080336/1020 Source: Worcester Telegram 5 June 2009 Boston MA Minority workers warn T on hirings, promotions http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/06/union_leader_bl.html Source: Boston Globe 5 June 2009 Boston MA Frank intervention extends life of GM Norton center http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/06/05/frank_intervention_helps_delay_closing_of_gm_norton_center/ Source: Boston Globe 5 June 2009 Boston MA Union leader blasts Globes parent for threats http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/06/union_leader_bl.html Source: Boston Globe 5 June 2009 Boston MA Area lawmakers say its time to dump Suffolk County holidays http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_156003139.html Source: Eagle Tribune 5 June 2009 Boston MA Business Intelligence Software Deal at Heart of Former Massachusetts Officials Indictment http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/692895 Source: Govtech.com 5 June 2009 Boston MA Governor announces funds for job training and support services http://www.wickedlocal.com/brookline/town_info/government/x702320619/Governor-announces-funds-for-job-training-and-support-services Source: Brookline TAB 5 June 2009 Boston MA School staff reclassifications rescinded in Provincetown http://www.wickedlocal.com/wellfleet/news/x1175998886/School-staff-reclassifications-rescinded-in-Provincetown Source: Provincetown Banner 4 June 2009 Boston MA Methuen teachers refuse to give up pay raises http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_154043335.html Source: Lawrence Eagle-Tribune 4 June 2009 Boston MA Mass. officials seek wind power feedback http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/06/01/daily30-Mass-officials-seek-wind-power-feedback.html Source: MassHighTech.com 4 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW 103 protests outside Harvard on Beacon Street http://www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/news/x726825090/Electrical-union-protests-outside-Harvard-on-Beacon-Street Source: Somerville Journal 4 June 2009 Boston MA Union accuses SSC of ageism, targeting older workers for layoffs http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local_story_153225656.html?keyword=secondarystory Source: SalemNews.com 4 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW 103 Okays Cuts at Globe http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/06/02/more_at_globe_ok_cuts/ Source: Boston Globe 2 June 2009 Boston MA Union: GM parts center closing hits 80 Mass. jobs http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/06/01/union_gm_parts_center_closing_hits_80_mass_jobs/ Source: Boston Globe 2 June 2009 Boston MA Builders Profits Targeted http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_06_02_Builders__profits_targeted:_State_to_review_affordable_projects/ Source: Boston Herald 2 June 2009 Boston MA Local banks, credit unions steer clear of financial crisis http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090531/NEWS/905310328 Source: South Coast Today 2 June 2009 Boston MA Mass. AFL-CIO Futures Steering Committee Meeting http://www.gsmlaborcouncil.org/node/3908 Source: Greater Southeastern Mass Labor Council 2 June 2009 Boston MA Mass. putting final touches on ocean planning map http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/05/31/mass_putting_final_touches_on_ocean_planning_map/ Source: Boston Globe 2 June 2009 Boston MA Groups push for US immigration reform http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/06/02/groups_push_for_us_immigration_reform/ Source: Boston Globe 2 June 2009 Boston MA Mass. AFL-CIO Futures Steering Committee Meeting http://www.gsmlaborcouncil.org/node/3908 Source: Greater Southeastern Mass Labor Council 1 June 2009 Boston MA Boston-Power to build a new battery factory http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/06/01/boston_power_planning_battery_factory_in_auburn_to_employ_600/ Source: Boston.com 1 June 2009 Boston MA Kennedy and Baucus quote Seek Common Ground unqoute on Health Care Legislation http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/30/kennedy-and-baucus-seek-common-ground-on-health-care-legislation/?hp Source: NY Times 1 June 2009 Boston MA Supporters try to win votes for union bill http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=259647&ac=PHbiz Source: Portland Press-Herald 1 June 2009 Boston MA Romney, Chamber PR Blitz Ignores New Study Showing Unions Dont Coerce Workers http://www.huffingtonpost.com/art-levine/romney-chamber-pr-blitz-i_b_208932.html?view=print Source: Huffington Post 1 June 2009 Boston MA Former Bianco factory to close http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090530/NEWS/905300343/1018/OPINION Source: South Caost Today 1 June 2009 Boston MA Bill seeks insurance option for firms http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/06/01/bill_seeks_insurance_option_for_firms/ Source: Boston Globe 1 June 2009 Boston MA More firms are banning employees from driving and using cellphones http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/05/31/more_companies_are_imposing_cellphone_bans/ Source: Boston Globe 1 June 2009 Boston MA FBI Investigating Sexual Misconduct at T Academy http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/05/29/fbi_investigating_allegations_of_sexual_misconduct_at_t_academy/ Source: About.com 29 May 2009 Boston MA The More Things Change...Romney Bashes Unions at Forum http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/05/romney_speaks_o_1.html Source: WBUR.org 29 May 2009 Boston MA Union rejects random drug tests http://www.masslive.com/hampfrank/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-20/124358140621000.xml&coll=1 Source: MassLive.com 29 May 2009 Boston MA Bill Guarantees Paid Sick Leave for More Workers http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/05/29/bill-guarantees-paid-sick-leave-for-more-workers.htm Source: About.com 29 May 2009 Boston MA Publisher GateHouse to cut pay of most N.E. staff http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/05/29/gatehouse_to_cut_salaries_of_new_england_employees/ Source: Boston Globe 29 May 2009 Boston MA Report faults access to health care in Western Massachusetts http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/report_faults_access_to_health.html?category=Springfield+category=Statehouse Source: MassLive.com 29 May 2009 Boston MA State will hold career seminar at Suffolk University http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/05/state_will_hold_1.html Source: Boston.com 28 May 2009 Boston MA A Look At 2 State Health Plans http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j4mGLoFjOh5qWjtDE6m1c9XtypPwD98FD31G2 Source: AP 28 May 2009 Boston MA Closing Of Textile Plant Marks Passing Of Already-Bygone Era http://www.wbur.org/2009/05/28/factory-shutdown Source: WBUR.org 28 May 2009 Boston MA In Hub, Geithner details additions to tax credit plan http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/05/28/in_hub_geithner_details_additions_to_tax_credit_plan/ Source: Boston.com 28 May 2009 Boston MA Machine crushes workers legs http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local_story_146235544.html?keyword=topstory Source: Salem News 28 May 2009 Boston MA Finally, no rise in Taunton jobless rate http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x124602388/Finally-no-rise-in-city-s-jobless-rate Source: Taunton Gazette 28 May 2009 Boston MA Join the Discussion: Money a factor in school success http://www.heraldnews.com/education/x124602405/Report-Money-a-factor-in-school-success Source: Fall River Herald 28 May 2009 Boston MA Mass. woman still on the run from asbestos crimes http://www.mesotheliomanews.com/2009/05/27/woman-on-the-run-from-asbestos-crimes/ Source: Mesothelioma News 28 May 2009 Boston MA Medford Officials Pay Draws Scrutiny http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/medford/2009/05/77_workers_for_city_topped_100.html Source: Boston.com 28 May 2009 Boston MA In Puerto Rican Community, Sotomayors achievement resonates proudly http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/05/27/puerto_rican_communities_all_aglow/ Source: Boston Globe 27 May 2009 Boston MA 500 Workers Cancel Raises to Help Massachusetts Budget http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/05/26/500-workers-cancel-raises-to-help-massachusetts-budget-and-more-bargaining-news/ Source: AFL-CIO Blog 27 May 2009 Boston MA Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Announces Grants http://www.nawindpower.com/naw/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.4014 Source: North American Wind Power 27 May 2009 Boston MA NEEP: Mass. recession won't end till early 2010 http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/05/unh_professor_s.html Source: Boston Globe 27 May 2009 Boston MA Long-planned South Coast rail project faces fiscal woes http://www.wickedlocal.com/norton/news/x12070177/Long-planned-South-Coast-rail-project-faces-fiscal-woes Source: Norton Mirror 27 May 2009 Boston MA Patrick orders review of Ts safety practices http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/05/27/patrick_orders_review_of_ts_safety_practices/ Source: Boston Globe 27 May 2009 Boston MA Labor board charges Covanta with violating union laws http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-covanta-0522,0,933465.story Source: Baltimore Sun 26 May 2009 Boston MA Newspaper printers worry about their livelihood, future http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/05/23/feeling_pressed/ Source: Boston Globe 26 May 2009 Boston MA State puts wind in new generating plans sails http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/05/25/story10.html?b=1243224000^1833218 Source: Boston Business Journal 26 May 2009 Boston MA Sales Tax Fiasco Should Put the Idea of a Progressive Political Party Back on the Front Burner http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/707 Source: Open Media Boston 26 May 2009 Boston MA Tewksbury business faces temporary stop work order http://www.wickedlocal.com/tewksbury/news/business/x702306458/Tewksbury-business-faces-temporary-stop-work-order Source: Tewksbury Advocate 26 May 2009 Boston MA Cape Wind Completes State, Local Permitting http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18237 Source: Sustainablebusiness.com 22 May 2009 Boston MA Markey votes to green Massachusetts schools, create clean energy jobs http://www.wickedlocal.com/malden/news/x702305580/Markey-votes-to-green-Massachusetts-schools-create-clean-energy-jobs Source: Malden Observer 22 May 2009 Boston MA UMD still scrambling due to cuts in funding http://www.heraldnews.com/education/x313652099/UMD-still-scrambling-due-to-cuts-in-funding Source: The Herald News 22 May 2009 Boston MA Utility Customers Urged to Weigh in on National Grid Rate Request http://www.iberkshires.com/story.php?story_id=31002 Source: iBerkshires.com 22 May 2009 Boston MA Massachusetts loses another 12,000 jobs, pushing the states unemployment rate up to 8 percent http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x1297742973/Massachusetts-loses-another-12-000-jobs-pushing-the-state-s-unemployment-rate-up-to-8-percent Source: Patriot Ledger 22 May 2009 Boston MA Grants Offered For Green Energy Workforce Development http://www.wbjournal.com/news43536.html Source: Worcester Business Journal 22 May 2009 Boston MA Ortiz in line to be states first woman U.S. attorney http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090519/NEWS/90519006/-1/NEWS10 Source: South Coast Today 21 May 2009 Boston MA Hub residents, Union Workers Voice Worries on budget cuts at Roxbury forum http://www.baystatebanner.com/local15-2009-05-21 Source: Bay State Banner 21 May 2009 Boston MA Businesses find payback in going green http://www.telegram.com/article/20090521/NEWS/905210602 Source: Worcester Telegram 21 May 2009 Boston MA Why Women Need Single Payer http://www.counterpunch.org/lapon05202009.html Source: Counterpunch 21 May 2009 Boston MA UE weighs in on Washington health care proposals http://www.pww.org/article/articleview/15693/ Source: Peoples Weekly World 21 May 2009 Boston MA MGH: We are committed to patient confidentiality http://www.baywindows.com/index.php?ch=opinion&sc=letters&sc2=news&sc3=&id=91463 Source: Bay Windows 21 May 2009 Boston MA Massachusetts Makes Federal CREBs Available http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/05/massachusetts-announces-availability-of-federal-crebs Source: Renewable Energy World 20 May 2009 Boston MA DOE Gives $25M For Massachusetts Wind Technology Testing Center http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18210 Source: Sustainable Business 20 May 2009 Boston MA Chief gets power over road details http://www.dailynewstranscript.com/news/x1380197544/Chief-gets-power-over-road-details Source: Daily News Transcript 20 May 2009 Boston MA Tenacity Defines Massachusetts Winner http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_05_17_Tenacity_defines_Massachusetts_winner/srvc=home&position=also Source: Boston Herald 20 May 2009 Boston MA Report: Kennedys Cancer In Remission http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/05/19/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5026049.shtml Source: CBS News 18 May 2009 Boston MA Crosby on Building a Union-Community Alliance that Lasts http://labornotes.org/node/2250 Source: Labor Notes 18 May 2009 Boston MA Raises set for state workers http://www.masslive.com/chicopeeholyoke/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-20/1242723102171010.xml&coll=1 Source: Mass Live 18 May 2009 Boston MA JP Morgan Chase to cut Massachusetts mortgage offices http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1173239&srvc=rss Source: Boston Herald 18 May 2009 Boston MA Mohegans Open Marketing Office In Palmer, Mass. http://www.courant.com/business/hc-palmer-mohegan-sun.artmay19,0,1836570.story?track=rss Source: Hartford Courant 18 May 2009 Boston MA LETTER: Project labor agreements protect hard-earned pay http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090517/OPINION/905170315 Source: South Coast Today 17 May 2009 Boston MA Potholes, bioengineering and public money http://www.reuters.com/article/dealAtoms/idUS415471161020090515 Source: Reuters 17 May 2009 Boston MA Firefighters protest at Lynn firehouse http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2009/05/16/news/news01.txt Source: Lynn Daily Item 17 May 2009 Boston MA Bill Would Guarantee Up to 7 Paid Sick Days http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/16/health/policy/16sick.html Source: Boston Herald 17 May 2009 Boston MA Teen job scene dismal http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1172969&srvc=rss Source: Boston Herald 17 May 2009 Boston MA Union Contractor Wins Boston Schools Summer Re-Paint Work http://iupatdc35.org/node/1643 Source: IUPAT DC 35 15 May 2009 Boston MA Movie Education Classes Ramp Up at Plymouth Rock Studios http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/BIZ/905150310 Source: Cape Cod Times 15 May 2009 Boston MA Texting Driver Fired, Carmens Union Will Challenge Cell Ban http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520243,00.html Source: Fox News 15 May 2009 Boston MA Labor secretary speaking in Taunton http://www.tauntongazette.com/homepage/x1518880814/Labor-secretary-speaking-in-Taunton Source: Taunton Gazette 15 May 2009 Boston MA After year with cancer, Kennedy focuses on legacy http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jHNR6oNap_zUFkYQfQmTMyD67BPAD9867PF00 Source: Associated Press 15 May 2009 Boston MA North Shore will get job training funds http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/05/north_shore_wil.html Source: Boston Globe 15 May 2009 Boston MA State secretary gets closeup of unemployment picture in Lynn http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2009/05/15/news/news04.txt Source: Lynn Daily Item 15 May 2009 Boston MA Low Bid Climate In Construction Industry http://www.telegram.com/article/20090514/NEWS/905140524/0/NEWS03 Source: Worcester Telegram 15 May 2009 Boston MA Nurses push for single-payer, Free Choice Act http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20090513/REG/305139954 Source: Modern Healthcare 14 May 2009 Boston MA Massachusetts stops transit drivers carrying cell phones http://uk.reuters.com/article/marketsNewsUS/idUKN1342667720090513 Source: Reuters 14 May 2009 Boston MA Board, union OK mediation http://www.masslive.com/metrowest/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-19/1242285655316620.xml&coll=1 Source: The Republican 14 May 2009 Boston MA Continuing Education for USW 1357 members http://www.gsmlaborcouncil.org/node/3781 Source: GSMLC 14 May 2009 Boston MA Mass layoffs spiked in the Bay State in Q1 http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/05/11/daily29.html Source: Biz Journals 14 May 2009 Boston MA Goldman To Pay Mass AG $60M To Settle Subprime Probe http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090511-712294.html Source: WSJ Online 12 May 2009 Boston MA 300 Feet Long, Stimulus Turbines Set to Come to Boston http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/05/12/longer_than_the_uss_constitution_taller_than_the_bunker_hill_monument_and_coming_to_charlestown/ Source: Boston Globe 12 May 2009 Boston MA Stopping the snooping of police databases http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/05/12/stopping_the_snooping_of_police_databases/ Source: WSJ Online 12 May 2009 Boston MA Obama praises healthcare industry on cuts http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/05/12/obama_praises_healthcare_industry_on_cuts/ Source: Boston Globe 12 May 2009 Boston MA For-Profit Health Insurance Is Responsible for Large Cost-Shift to Consumers/Taxpayers http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michele-swenson/for-profit-health-insuran_b_201405.html Source: Huffington Post 12 May 2009 Boston MA State study: Long, slow road to recovery http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/business_news/x342390758/State-study-Long-slow-road-to-recovery Source: Taunton Daily Gazette 12 May 2009 Boston MA Saugus youths awarded scholarships by North Shore Labor Council http://www.thedailyitemoflynn.com/articles/2009/05/11/news/news08.txt Source: Lynn Daily Item 11 May 2009 Boston MA Eagle-Trib : Dont stick communities with Quinn Bill costs http://www.eagletribune.com/puopinion/local_story_129221052.html?keyword=topstory Source: Lawrence Eagle-Tribune 11 May 2009 Boston MA Training may increase eligibility for benefits http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/05/10/training_may_increase_eligibility_for_benefits/ Source: Boston Globe 11 May 2009 Boston MA Big Dig contractor Modern Continental pleads guilty http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/05/modern_continen_2.html Source: Boston Globe 8 May 2009 Boston MA Famed lawyer takes up fight for toll-payers http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2009_05_10_%E2%80%98Civil_action__vs__Mass_pike:_Famed_lawyer_takes_up_fight_for_toll-payers/srvc=home&position=4 Source: Boston Herald 11 May 2009 Boston MA Do Like Cornflakes Maker, Cut hours, not employees http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0508/p09s01-coop.html Source: Christian Science Monitor 8 May 2009 Boston MA AFSCME, Belmont Unions Say No To Wage Freezes http://www.wickedlocal.com/belmont/town_info/government/x342381432/Unions-say-No-to-pay-freezes Source: Belmont Citizen-Herald 8 May 2009 Boston MA Patrick announces $4.6m for Fall River job training http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/05/patrick_announc.html Source: Boston Globe 8 May 2009 Boston MA Lines Shift a Bit on a Senate Labor Bill http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/07/business/07union.html?ref=politics Source: New York Times 8 May 2009 Boston MA Wave maker resigns as Pike chief http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/05/07/wave_maker_resigns_as_pike_chief/ Source: Boston Globe 8 May 2009 Boston MA CVS overcharging rose by 67 percent in a year, consumer activists say http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/05/07/cvs_called_a_leader_in_pricing_violations/ Source: Boston Globe 8 May 2009 Boston MA Filming is rolling again on Hollywood productions in Massachusetts http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x2058871799/Filming-is-rolling-again-on-Hollywood-productions-in-Massachusetts Source: Patriot Ledger 8 May 2009 Boston MA Sushi eatery fined over keeping tips http://www.telegram.com/article/20090508/NEWS/905080370/1101 Source: Worcester Telegram 8 May 2009 Boston MA Downturn clobbers construction, manufacturing jobs http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_05_04_Downturn_clobbers_construction__manufacturing_jobs:_Blue-collar_blues/srvc=home&position=4 Source: Boston Herald 4 May 2009 Boston MA Could union ownership reshape auto? http://therealnews.com/t/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=3646 Source: The Real News Network 4 May 2009 Boston MA High healthcare costs taking toll on insured http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/05/02/high_healthcare_costs_taking_toll_on_insured/ Source: Boston Globe 4 May 2009 Boston MA Restraining of students questioned http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/05/04/restraining_of_students_questioned/ Source: Boston Globe 4 May 2009 Boston MA Eagle-Tribune: Road work shouldnt kill local economy http://www.eagletribune.com/puopinion/local_story_124022307.html?keyword=secondarystory Source: Lawrence Eagle-Tribune 4 May 2009 Boston MA Mayoral candidate capitalizes on 5 union endorsements http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/05/03/mayoral_candidate_capitalizes_on_5_union_endorsements/ Source: Boston Globe 4 May 2009 Boston MA Drivers: Bus co. shorted us http://news.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_05_01_Drivers:_Bus_co__shorted_us/srvc=home&position=also Source: Boston Herald 1 May 2009 Cambridge MA Massachusetts Economy Continues To Slide http://www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?ref=528074 Source: Harvard Crimson 30 April 2009 Cambridge MA Globe talks go on; union seeks deadline extension http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jkzBYoal_s1ms77Fzrfv3jMppZggD97TGVM80 Source: AP 1 May 2009 Cambridge MA Judge Upholds $4.5M Verdict against Massachusetts City http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/east/2009/04/30/100084.htm Source: Claims Journal 1 May 2009 Cambridge MA Law Record : Harvard can afford to save jobs, share sacrifices http://media.www.hlrecord.org/media/storage/paper609/news/2009/04/30/Opinion/Harvard.Can.Afford.To.Save.Jobs.Share.Sacrifices-3732139.shtml Source: Harvard Law Record 30 April 2009 Cambridge MA Mass Physician Says Single Payer Means Big Savings http://mrzine.monthlyreview.org/himmelstein290409.html Source: MR Zine 30 April 2009 Cambridge MA Gap in paid sick time http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/letters/articles/2009/04/29/gap_in_paid_sick_time/ Source: Boston Globe 30 April 2009 Cambridge MA Partners pays $2.7M in back overtime to workers http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_04_30_Partners_pays__2_7M_in_back_overtime_to_workers/ Source: Boston Herald 30 April 2009 Boston MA Obamas First Hundred Days http://www1.whdh.com/features/articles/hiller/BO111914/ Source: WHDH.com 30 April 2009 Boston MA TSA Union to Hold Boston Event Calling for TSA Bargaining Rights http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-29-2009/0005015691&EDATE= Source: PR Newswire 30 April 2009 Boston MA State Awards First Shovel Ready Bids http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/04/27/daily3.html Source: Boston Business Journal 29 April 2009 Boston MA Lawmakers Issue Call to Preserve Globe http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/04/29/lawmakers_issue_call_to_preserve_the_globe/ Source: Boston Globe 29 April 2009 Boston MA Teachers union quiet ahead of layoffs http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x1072299392/Teachers-union-quiet-ahead-of-layoffs Source: Taunton Gazette 29 April 2009 Boston MA Plenty of problems still down the road http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/04/28/plenty_of_problems_still_down_the_road/ Source: Boston Globe 29 April 2009 Boston MA Lockheed, Raytheon Awarded Blimp Project http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aoMByt6gSFj8&refer=news Source: Bloomberg.com 29 April 2009 Boston MA MassCOSH New Report Documents Worker Deaths http://www.masscosh.org/node/354 Source: MassCOSH 28 April 2009 Boston MA A case study of the decline of American manufacturing http://www.boston.com/ae/books/articles/2009/04/28/a_case_study_of_the_decline_of_american_manufacturing/ Source: Boston Globe 28 April 2009 Boston MA Kerry Calls Hearings On Newspapers, PLedges to Help Globe http://www.necn.com/Boston/Business/2009/04/27/Kerry-calls-hearing-on/1240851903.html Source: NECN 28 April 2009 Boston MA Gambling Revenues Come with a Cost http://www.salemnews.com/puopinion/local_story_117005055.html?keyword=secondarystory Source: Salem News 28 April 2009 Boston MA Prison double-bunking plan comes under ACLU attack http://www.telegram.com/article/20090428/NEWS/904280345/1003/NEWS03 Source: Worcester Telegram 28 April 2009 Boston MA Court Rules Against Teamsters at Two Mass Terminals http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/23/business/23fedex.html Source: NY Times 27 April 2009 Boston MA UFCW Sets Its Sites on Wal-Mart in Mass, Nation-Wide http://www.nwanews.com/adg/Business/258237/ Source: Arkansas Gazette 27 April 2009 Boston MA Mass. House to debate 1.25 percent sales tax hike http://www.telegram.com/article/20090427/APN/904270526 Source: Worcester Telegram 27 April 2009 Boston MA Mihos sets new run for governor http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/04/27/mihos_sets_new_run_for_governor/ Source: Boston Globe 27 April 2009 Boston MA Age-based pricing for health insurance has some consumers cutting back on coverage http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/04/26/prickly_policies/ Source: Boston Globe 27 April 2009 Boston MA MBTA to lay off 75 employees by end of month http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/04/mbta_to_lay_off.html Source: Boston Globe 22 April 2009 Boston MA Join the Discussion : ABC President Weighs in on Biotech Issue http://news.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/letters/view.bg?articleid=1166976&srvc=home&position=rated Source: Boston Herald 22 April 2009 Boston MA Mayors, labor leaders form pro-casino coalition http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1167087&srvc=business&position=2 Source: Boston Herald 22 April 2009 Boston MA $54M boost for Massachusetts http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_12189176 Source: Berkshire Eagle 22 April 2009 Boston MA Kennedy, Baucus stay on course on healthcare http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/04/kennedy_baucus_2.html Source: Boston Globe 22 April 2009 Boston MA Globe union, other supporters plan rally http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/04/13/daily59.html Source: Boston Business Journal 20 April 2009 Boston MA Meet Van Jones : Obamas Face for Green Jobs http://www.thebigmoney.com/articles/mothers-milk/2009/04/19/van-jones-face-green-jobs Source: The Big Money 20 April 2009 Boston MA Actors union board endorses deal with studios http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/04/20/actors_union_board_endorses_deal_with_studios/ Source: Boston Globe 20 April 2009 Boston MA US Senate panel to look at future of newspapers http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/04/20/us_senate_panel_to_look_at_future_of_newspapers/ Source: Boston Globe 20 April 2009 Boston MA State offers rent-free living, but renovations required http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/04/19/state_offers_rent_free_living_but_renovations_required/ Source: Boston Globe 20 April 2009 Boston MA Feds : Mass Company Sold Fake asbestos-removal training certificates http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org/apr200916a.htm Source: Mesotheliomaweb.org 17 April 2009 Worcester MA OSHA Drive-by Results in $60,000 Fine for Construction Firm in Taunton http://ohsonline.com/articles/2009/04/16/osha-drive-by-results-in-fine-for-construction-firm.aspx Source: oshonline.com 17 April 2009 Boston MA Protestors Speak Out against cuts http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x50619728/Protestors-Speak-Out-against-cuts Source: Fall River Herald 17 April 2009 Boston MA States employers shed an estimated 20,300 jobs in March http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x86053290/State-s-employers-shed-an-estimated-20-300-jobs-in-March Source: Patriot Ledger 17 April 2009 Boston MA Autopsy shows Fidrych accidentally strangled http://www.telegram.com/article/20090417/NEWS/904170339/1003/NEWS03 Source: Worcester Telegram 17 April 2009 Worcester MA Labor Expert: Globe Union Must Prove Its Trying To Save Itself http://bottomline.wbur.org/2009/04/labor-expert-globe-union-has-to-prove-its-trying-to-save-itself/ Source: WBUR.org 16 April 2009 Boston MA Labor Events Promote EFCA http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=9551 Source: Valley Advocate 16 April 2009 Boston MA Mass. economy not as bleak http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_04_16_Mass__economy_not_as_bleak:_Tourism__biotech_products_do_well/ Source: Boston Herald 16 April 2009 Boston MA Boston Globe ex-workers raise concerns over benefits http://www.bostonherald.com/business/media/view.bg?articleid=1165964 Source: Boston Herald 16 April 2009 Boston MA Join the Discussion: Union paints Genzyme, biotech leaders as fat cats http://www.milforddailynews.com/opinion/x1519191695/Chesto-Union-paints-Genzyme-biotech-leaders-as-fat-cats Source: Milford Daily News 16 April 2009 Boston MA Fall casino debate promised with $4B shortfall looming http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2009/04/16/news/news01.txt Source: Lynn Daily Item 16 April 2009 Boston MA Work with labor unions, says Gov. Deval Patrick http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_04_15_Work_with_labor_unions__says__Gov__Deval_Patrick:_Wants_biotech_to_hire_workers_1/srvc=home&position=also Source: Boston Herald 14 April 2009 Boston MA Has Massachusetts transit authority lost its mind? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ari-herzog/has-massachusetts-transit_b_186977.html Source: Huffington Post 15 April 2009 Boston MA Gov Calls For Pike Backup Probe, Union Blames State http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/19177538/detail.html Source: BostonChannel.com 15 April 2009 Boston MA Firefighters hold a rally at State House http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/04/15/firefighters_hold_a_rally_at_state_house/ Source: Boston Globe 15 April 2009 Boston MA Late tax filers, you have some options http://www.boston.com/business/taxes/articles/2009/04/14/late_tax_filers_you_have_some_options/ Source: Boston Globe 15 April 2009 Boston MA Melrose injured electrical worker, rescued from rooftop earlier today, now released from hospital http://www.wickedlocal.com/melrose/news/business/x1931074708/Melrose-injured-electrical-worker-rescued-from-rooftop-earlier-today-now-released-from-hospital Source: Melrose Free Press 15 April 2009 Boston MA As Stimuls Spending Nears, Debate Rages Over PLAs http://www.wbjournal.com/news43180.html Source: BusinessWest 14 April 2009 Boston MA MoheganSun Makes Its Pitch, Again, for a Resort Casino in Palmer http://www.businesswest.com/details.asp?id=1970 Source: Business West Online 13 April 2009 Boston MA Mills Fire Sparked Workers Rights Battle http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x1579125563/National-designation-creates-more-opportunities Source: Taunton Daily Gazette 13 April 2009 Taunton MA Taunton National Designation Creates More Opportunities http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x1548675923/Mill-fire-sparked-workers-rights-battle Source: Fall River Herald 13 April 2009 Boston MA MBTA May Lessen Green Line Service http://www.dailyfreepress.com/mbta-may-lessen-green-line-service-1.1711745 Source: Daily Free Press 14 April 2009 Boston MA $80m in US funds for bike projects unspent in Mass http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/04/14/80m_in_us_funds_for_bike_projects_unspent_in_mass/ Source: The Boston Globe 14 April 2009 Boston MA Employers Choose Between Cutting Hours and Positions http://www.wbjournal.com/news43180.html Source: Worcester Business Journal 13 April 2009 Boston MA Nuclear power to stay - for now http://www.masslive.com/chicopeeholyoke/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-19/1239520515173920.xml&coll=1 Source: Masslive.com 13 April 2009 Boston MA OSHA Partners With Erland Construction To Enhance Safety And Health At Mansfield Construction Project http://www.safetyonline.com/article.mvc/US-Labor-Departments-OSHA-Partners-With-0001?VNETCOOKIE=NO Source: Safety Online 13 April 2009 Boston MA St. Elizabeths vote gives SEIU big win http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/04/10/hospital_workers_choose_to_unionize/ Source: Boston Globe 10 April 2009 Boston MA US newspaper owners ratchet up pressure on organized labor http://www.boston.com/ae/media/articles/2009/04/09/us_newspaper_owners_ratchet_up_pressure_on_organized_labor/?page=full Source: Boston Globe 10 April 2009 Boston MA Students Rally Against Higher Education Cuts http://www.wickedlocal.com/stow/homepage/x549601951/Students-rally-against-higher-education-cuts Source: Stow Beacon-Villager 10 April 2009 Boston MA New York Times could put Boston publication into bankruptcy http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_04_10_New_York_Times_could_put_Boston_publication_into_bankruptcy/ Source: Boston Herald 10 April 2009 Boston MA Romney Slams Unions - Again http://www.patriotledger.com/opinions/x1757754113/MITT-ROMNEY-Union-bill-undemocratic-and-harmful-to-economy Source: Patriot Ledger 10 April 2009 Boston MA Democrats play soft cop on immigration reforms http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/04/09/18587358.php Source: Indybay.Org 10 April 2009 Boston MA Rights of Labor and Capital in the Gilded Age: The Granite Mills Fire http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090409/PUB03/904090383 Source: South Coast Today 10 April 2009 Boston MA IBEW 103 protests biotech bill outside Genzyme in Framingham http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x430403028/Union-protests-biotech-bill-outside-Genzyme-in-Framingham Source: MetrodWest Daily News 9 April 2009 Boston MA US newspaper owners ratchet up pressure on organized labor http://www.boston.com/ae/media/articles/2009/04/09/us_newspaper_owners_ratchet_up_pressure_on_organized_labor/ Source: Boston Globe 9 April 2009 Boston MA Many commercial fishermen are hanging up their nets http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2009-04-08-quit-commercial-fishing_N.htm Source: USA Today 9 April 2009 Boston MA National health care effort holds Mass. kickoff http://www.baystatebanner.com/local14-2009-04-09 Source: Bay State Banner 9 April 2009 Boston MA More in Boston scramble for jobs as U.S. unemployment hits 8.5% http://news.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_04_04_More_in_Boston_scramble_for_jobs_as_U_S__unemployment_hits_8_5_/srvc=home&position=also Source: Boston Herald 9 April 2009 Boston MA Massachusetts Man Captured by Pirates Foresaw Attack http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hFk8BYC1akhMII7Z5pWmhop-NS-wD97EKLN00 Source: AP 9 April 2009 Boston MA House poised to vote on state transport overhaul http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/04/house_poised_to.html Source: Boston Globe 8 April 2009 Boston MA Stipends for AP upsetting to union http://www.telegram.com/article/20090408/NEWS/904080345/1003/NEWS03 Source: Worcester Telegram 8 April 2009 Worcester MA Crimson Urges : Save the Globe http://www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?ref=527520 Source: Harvard Crimson 8 April 2009 Crimson MA IFCO Systems pays back wages, penalties http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2009/04/06/daily18.html Source: Portland Business Journal 8 April 2009 Boston MA Menino proposes cutting 565 jobs http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/04/08/menino_proposes_cutting_565_jobs/ Source: Boston Globe 8 April 2009 Boston MA Federal money will help hire teens, young adults http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_097230346.html Source: Lawrence Eagle-Tribune 8 April 2009 Boston MA The Law on Construction Accidents in Massachusetts http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/construction-accidents-in-massachusetts-95356.php Source: 24-7 Press Release 6 April 2009 Boston MA GE workers bearing down to build a growth engine in Lynn http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2009/04/05/ge_workers_bearing_down_to_build_a_growth_engine/ Source: Boston Globe 6 April 2009 Boston MA Patrick takes pension plan to lawmakers as House prepares its own http://www.wickedlocal.com/belmont/news/x180627615/Patrick-takes-pension-plan-to-lawmakers-as-House-prepares-its-own Source: Belmont Ciizen-Herald 6 April 2009 Boston MA Protests at Rite Aid Drugstores Focus on Need for Employee Free Choice Act http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/625 Source: Open Media Boston 6 April 2009 Boston MA State mandate not driving health coverage costs http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/04/07/state_mandate_not_driving_health_coverage_costs/ Source: Boston Globe 6 April 2009 Boston MA To Universal Care, via Massachusetts? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/05/opinion/l05health.html Source: NY Times 5 April 2009 Boston MA Threat to Globe triggers flood of feelings http://www.boston.com/ae/media/articles/2009/04/05/threat_to_globe_triggers_flood_of_feelings/ Source: Boston Globe 5 April 2009 Boston MA Mass. weighs labor agreements on stimulus projects http://news.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_04_05_Mass__weighs_labor_agreements_on_stimulus_projects/srvc=home&position=recent Source: Boston Herald 5 April 2009 Boston MA On Town Meeting agendas: deferrals http://www.freep.com/article/20090405/ENT03/904050330 Source: Detroit Free Press 5 April 2009 Boston MA Chomsky Interviewed on Economy, Cites Labor http://therealnews.com/t/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=3516 Source: The Real News Network 5 April 2009 Boston MA Jay Leno shows hes a working-class comic http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/04/06/on_town_meeting_agendas_deferrals/ Source: Boston Globe 5 April 2009 Boston MA UMass, graduate student union reach agreement http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/04/umass_graduate_student_union_r.html?category=Amherst Source: MassLive.com 5 April 2009 Boston MA Emory Prof Says Massachusetts is Not the Only Health Reform Model http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kenneth-thorpe/massachusetts-is-not-the_b_182265.html Source: Huffington Post 2 April 2009 Boston MA Massachusetts: Obamas Aunt Can Stay to Make Asylum Case http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/02/us/politics/02brfs-OBAMASAUNTCA_BRF.html Source: New York Times 2 April 2009 Boston MA Mass. sues firm that fed clients to Madoff http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/04/02/mass_sues_firm_that_fed_clients_to_madoff/ Source: Boston Globe 2 April 2009 Boston MA Lawrence Teachers Union votes no confidence in Principal Terika Smith http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_092002502.html Source: Lawrence Eagle-Tribune 2 April 2009 Lawrence MA Tenure fight just the latest racial skirmish for Emerson http://baystatebanner.com/local11-2009-04-02 Source: Bay State Banner 2 April 2009 Boston MA Report: Still Room for Improvement for Massachusetts Doctors http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/8475-1 Source: Boston Globe 2 April 2009 Boston MA Kennedy pushes Sebelius nomination http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/04/01/kennedy_pushes_sebelius_nomination/ Source: Boston Globe 1 April 2009 Boston MA Gov. Lynch: N.H. should not be tax agent for Mass http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20090401-BIZ-904010356 Source: Seacoast Online 1 April 2009 Boston MA West Wing Stars Join Union Workers for EFCA Rally in DC http://www.seiu.org/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=1&tag=faces%20of%20the%20employee%20free%20choice%20act&limit=20 Source: SEIU Blog 1 April 2009 Boston MA Cape Cod Workers : Will Work for Food http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090401/NEWS/904010328/-1/NEWSMAP Source: Cape Cod Times 1 April 2009 Boston MA Pres of Non-Union Contractors Org Slams Worcester Journal for Support of PLAs http://www.wbjournal.com/news43068.html Source: Worcester Business Journal 1 April 2009 Worcester MA Pres of Non-Union Contractors Org Slams Worcester Journal for Support of PLAs http://www.wbjournal.com/news43068.html Source: Worcester Business Journal 1 April 2009 Worcester MA Massachusetts Asbestos Abatement Company May Face Fines http://www.maacenter.org/news/massachusetts-asbestos-abatement-company-may-face-fines.html Source: Mesothelioma and Asbestos Center of Awareness 31 March 2009 Boston MA Letter: Superintendent, union, reacted poorly to drinking incident http://www.eagletribune.com/puopinion/local_story_090030808.html?keyword=secondarystory Source: Lawrence Eagle-Tribune 31 March 2009 Boston MA Roofing Company Indicted With Allegedly Failing To Pay Workers Compensation Insurance http://www.workerscompensation.com/compnewsnetwork/news/3809.html Source: WorkersCompensation.com 31 March 2009 Boston MA Costs, concerns rise on home healthcare http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/03/28/costs_concerns_rise_on_home_healthcare/ Source: Boston.com 31 March 2009 Boston MA MIT Op-ED Says Unions Are Irrelevant, Rips Proposed Association with SEIU http://tech.mit.edu/V129/N15/jmaurer.html Source: The Tech 31 March 2009 Boston MA Steve Early : Reading, Writing, and Union-Building http://mrzine.monthlyreview.org/early300309.html Source: MR Zine 31 March 2009 Boston MA Dream fulfilled, illegal immigrant couple returns to Brazil http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/business/x1579105073/Dream-fulfilled-illegal-immigrant-couple-returns-to-Brazil Source: Metro West Daily News 31 March 2009 Boston MA JetBlue worker nods off, flies to Boston in cargo hold http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=64875831.blog Source: USA Today 31 March 2009 Boston MA Mass Taxpayers Association Attack T Worker Pension http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/19049393/detail.html Source: Boston Channel 31 March 2009 Boston MA Labor effort aimed at Hub health workers http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/03/30/labor_effort_aimed_at_hub_health_workers/ Source: Boston Globe 30 March 2009 Boston MA Brockton area communities eligible for summer jobs money http://www.wickedlocal.com/brockton/news/business/x1764849329/Brockton-area-communities-eligible-for-summer-jobs-money Source: Brockton Enterprise 30 March 2009 Boston MA Markey Convenes Hearing as Labor-Enviro Alliance Urges Climate Law in 2009 http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/mar2009/2009-03-27-094.asp Source: Enviro News 30 March 2009 Boston MA Labor negotiations for area communities are a challenge in tough economic times http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090329/NEWS/903290343 Source: South Coast Today 30 March 2009 Boston MA Massachusetts Plan Cited as Example by Both Sides in Reform Debate http://www.medpagetoday.com/Washington-Watch/Washington-Watch/13437 Source: Medical News 26 March 2009 Boston MA State jobless rate may rocket up http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1161479&srvc=business&position=0 Source: Boston Herald 27 March 2009 Boston MA Educators warn of so-called bailout baloney, back new taxes http://www.wickedlocal.com/ipswich/news/education/x1282734901/Educators-warn-of-bailout-baloney-back-new-taxes Source: Dollars and Sense 27 March 2009 Boston MA Dear Dr. Dollar: Why Isnt the Market Self-Correcting this time http://www.dollarsandsense.org/archives/2009/0309macewan.html Source: Dollars and Sense 27 March 2009 Boston MA State seeks to gauge whether students or teachers are lagging http://www.boston.com/news/education/k_12/mcas/articles/2009/03/25/state_seeks_to_gauge_whether_students_or_teachers_are_lagging/ Source: Boston Globe 25 March 2009 Boston MA Underfunding of Pensions could affect many retirees http://www.boston.com/business/personalfinance/articles/2009/03/25/pension_plan_choices_may_shrink/?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed5 Source: Boston Globe 25 March 2009 Boston MA Rosie the Riveter Event Hosted in Norwell http://www.wickedlocal.com/norwell/announcements/x599205860/Norwell-library-to-host-Rosie-the-Riveter-event Source: Norwell Mariner 25 March 2009 Boston MA Recession batters immigrants at all economic levels http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/03/24/american_dreams_deferred/ Source: Boston Globe 23 March 2009 Boston MA Company paying over $52K owed to workers http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x73527652/Company-paying-over-52K-owed-to-workers Source: Milford Daily News 23 March 2009 Boston MA Kennedy returns to Hill as work on health plan is gearing up http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/03/24/kennedy_returns_to_hill_as_work_on_health_plan_is_gearing_up/ Source: Boston Globe 23 March 2009 Boston MA The job terminators http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1160397&srvc=business&position=0 Source: Boston Herald 23 March 2009 Boston MA Red Cross teenagers wage weekly war on hunger http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_11982915 Source: Berkshire Eagle Online 23 March 2009 Pittsfield MA Turnpike board sets Monday vote on toll reversal http://news.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/2009_03_22_Turnpike_board_sets_Monday_vote_on_toll_reversal/ Source: Boston Herald 23 March 2009 Boston MA Governor Patrick says his pension reform proposals are needed to restore public confidence http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/03/governor_patric_11.html Source: Boston Globe 23 March 2009 Boston MA Join the Discussion : ABCs Argue Against PLAs http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/03/22/nonunion_workers_lose_out/ Source: Boston Globe 21 March 2009 Boston MA Governor Patrick says his pension reform proposals are needed to restore public confidence http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2009_03_21_Mass_drivers_must_steer_clear_of_emergencies/srvc=home&position=recent Source: Boston Herald 23 March 2009 Boston MA Drivers Must Now Legally Move for Emergency Vehicles http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2009_03_21_Mass_drivers_must_steer_clear_of_emergencies/srvc=home&position=recent Source: Boston Herald 23 March 2009 Boston MA Highway workers to get union contract by July 1 http://www.nashobapublishing.com/townsend_news/ci_11957704 Source: Nashoba Publishing Online 20 March 2009 Nashoba NH Groups seek stimulus jobs for minorities, poor http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/03/20/groups_seek_stimulus_jobs_for_minorities_poor/ Source: Boston Globe 20 March 2009 Boston MA Protesters decry bailouts outside Bank of America http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090320/NEWS/903200356 Source: South Coast Today 20 March 2009 New Bedford MA Bailout discontent hits streets http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/03/20/bailout_discontent_hits_streets/ Source: Boston Globe 20 March 2009 New Bedford MA Massachusetts manufacturer facing $110K OSHA fine http://www.reliableplant.com/article.aspx?articleid=16578&pagetitle=Massachusetts+manufacturer+facing+%24110K+OSHA+fine Source: Reliable Plant 20 March 2009 New Bedford MA New job, same company http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/03/20/new_job_same_company/ Source: Boston Globe 20 March 2009 Boston MA Two Unions, Once Bitter Rivals, Will Now Work Together http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/health/19union.html?ref=us Source: New York Times 19 March 2009 New York Ny Taunton Teachers Reject Grant on Merit Pay http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x599202838/Union-speaks-out-against-grant-application Source: Taunton Daily Gazette 19 March 2009 Taunton MA Rally targets nonunion workers at medical site http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local_story_078000743.html Source: Salem News 19 March 2009 Salem MA Labor Leaders Disappointed by Lack of Voice at Vermont Healthcare Reform Discussion http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2009/03/18-10 Source: Commondreams.org 19 March 2009 Burlington VT Emerson Union backs professors in tenure battle http://media.www.berkeleybeacon.com/media/storage/paper169/news/2009/03/19/News/Union.Backs.Professors.In.Tenure.Battle-3676346.shtml Source: Taunton Daily Gazette 19 March 2009 Taunton MA Bump will speak about jobs and young people http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/03/bump_will_speak.html Source: Boston Globe 19 March 2009 Boston MA Life on the brink http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/03/18/life_on_the_brink/?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed5 Source: Boston Globe 18 March 2009 Fall River MA Foreclosed buildings to get new lease on life http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/03/17/foreclosed_buildings_to_get_new_lease_on_life/ Source: Boston Globe 18 March 2009 New Bedford MA Massachusetts Energy Siting Board Approves Cape Wind Certificates http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/03/massachusetts-energy-siting-board-approves-cape-wind-certificates Source: Renewable Energy World 18 March 2009 New Bedford MA Despite Announcement, No Pink Slips At The Pike http://www.wbur.org/news/2009/83707_20090317.asp Source: WBUR.org 18 March 2009 Boston MA Construction Jobs In Massachusetts At 10-Year Low http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7014433421 Source: AHN 18 March 2009 Boston MA Union seeks aid for Hub hospital http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_03_17_Union_seeks_aid_for_Hub_hospital/ Source: Boston Herald 17 March 2009 Taunton MA Childrens bath products tainted with probable carcinogens http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/greenblog/2009/03/childrens_bath_products_tainte.html Source: The Green Blog 17 March 2009 Taunton MA Exclusive Report: Taunton's unemployed want answers for late benefits checks http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x1331529855/Exclusive-Report-Tauntons-unemployed-want-answers-for-late-benefits-checks Source: Taunton Gazette 16 March 2009 Taunton MA Firms fined over worker's death in Walpole http://www.dailynewstranscript.com/news/x1727716907/Firms-fined-over-workers-death-in-Walpole Source: The Daily News Transcript 16 March 2009 Taunton MA Boston Police Union Prevails In OT Case Before SJC http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_03_17_Union_seeks_aid_for_Hub_hospital/ Source: Belmont Citizen-Herald 16 March 2009 Belmont MA Patrick to take on unions again http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/03/16/patrick_to_take_on_unions_again/ Source: Boston Globe 16 March 2009 Boston MA Cape jobless rate rises to nearly 11 percent as more people enter workforce http://www.capebusiness.net/article/1507 Source: Cape Business 16 March 2009 Cape Cod MA Mass. construction jobs drying up http://news.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_03_16_Mass__construction_jobs_drying_up/srvc=home&position=recent Source: Boston Herald 16 March 2009 Boston MA Illegal or not, immigrants want pay http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x108126562/Illegal-or-not-immigrants-want-pay Source: Milford Daily News 16 March 2009 Boston MA Worcester Business Journal :PLA Order Is Good For Workers And Taxpayers http://www.wbjournal.com/news42966.html Source: Worcester Business Journal 16 March 2009 Boston MA In Massachusetts, Cisco quietly downsizing through outsourcing http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/031209-cisco-downsizing-outsourcing.html Source: Network World 13 March 2009 PLymouth MA Plymouth Rock Studios Signs Union Commitment http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20090311/NE8186711032009-1.html Source: PR Newswire 11 March 2009 PLymouth MA Casino panel discusses Supreme Court decisions impact on tribes plans http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090312/PUB04/903120408 Source: South Coast Today 11 March 2009 PLymouth MA Town seeks wage-law exemption http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/articles/2009/03/12/town_seeks_wage_law_exemption/ Source: Boston Globe 13 March 2009 Boston MA Job loss high in all sectors, Salem hit hard http://www.thedailyitemoflynn.com/articles/2009/03/13/news/news17.txt Source: Lynn Daily Item 13 March 2009 Boston MA Area senator looks at 175K job http://www.dailynewstranscript.com/news/x2134823927/Area-senator-looks-at-175K-job Source: Norwood Daily News Transcript 13 March 2009 Boston MA Massachusetts Bans Industry Gifts to Docs http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2009/03/12/massachusetts-bans-industry-gifts-to-docs/ Source: WSJ Blog 12 March 2009 Boston MA Mass. to get 177 million for weatherization http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/03/mass_to_get_177.html Source: Boston Globe 12 March 2009 Boston MA MBTA rolls in budget plan with eye on 160m bailout http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/03/12/mbta_rolls_in_budget_plan_with_eye_on_160m_bailout/ Source: boston.com 12 March 2009 Boston MA Teachers union puts off no confidence vote on principal http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_070004320.html Source: Lawrence Eagle-Tribune 12 March 2009 Lawrence MA The Economy and You : A new course available to union leaders and activists http://www.gsmlaborcouncil.org/node/3180 Source: Greater Southeastern Mass Labor Council 12 March 2009 Lawrence MA Galvin calls for extending utilities hardship period http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/03/galvin_calls_fo.html Source: Boston Globe 12 March 2009 Lawrence MA Mass. jobless benefits fund headed for deficit requiring federal loans http://www.wickedlocal.com/belmont/news/x1331523888/Mass-jobless-benefits-fund-headed-for-deficit-requiring-federal-loans Source: Belmont Citizen Herald 12 March 2009 Boston MA Walmart subcontractor fined $15,000 following Somerville worker's death http://www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/news/business/x1676796850/Walmart-subcontractor-fined-15-000-following-Somerville-workers-death Source: Somerville Journal 11 March 2009 Boston MA Sen. Edward Kennedy files bill to help unions organize http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_03_11_Sen__Edward_Kennedy_files_bill_to_help_unions_organize/srvc=business&position=recent_bullet Source: Boston Herald 11 March 2009 Boston MA National service bill draws strong bipartisan support http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/03/11/national_service_bill_draws_strong_bipartisan_support/ Source: Boston Globe 11 March 2009 Boston MA Workers, SEIU forge united front at Sweet Brook http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_11876932 Source: Berkshire Eagle 11 March 2009 Boston MA Boston Hospital Workers Fight Layoffs : Interview with Union Activist http://www.socialistalternative.org/news/article14.php?id=1037 Source: Socialist Alternative 11 March 2009 Boston MA Boost to health coverage planned http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/03/09/boost_to_health_coverage_planned/ Source: Boston Globe 9 March 2009 Boston MA Information fair for Mass. Labor unions http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/wwlp_local_Information_fair_for_Mass_Labor_unions_2009341600 Source: WWLP.com 9 March 2009 Boston MA Twin Labor Demonstrations Demand End to Layoffs of Harvard University http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/570 Source: openmedia.org 9 March 2009 Boston MA Even as economy worsens, states green companies are hiring http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/articles/2009/03/06/renewable_job_market/ Source: Boston Globe 9 March 2009 Boston MA Many in Mass. may get mortgage help http://www.boston.com/yourtown/wellesley/articles/2009/03/05/many_in_mass_may_get_mortgage_help/?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed2 Source: Boston Globe 5 March 2009 Boston MA Lynn teachers save jobs by working a day without pay http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2009_03_04_Lynn_teachers_save_jobs_by_working_a_day_without_pay/srvc=home&position=recent Source: Boston Herald 5 March 2009 Boston MA UMass-Amherst May Cut 60 Faculty Jobs Next Year http://chronicle.com/news/article/6072/umass-amherst-may-cut-60-faculty-jobs-next-year Source: Chronicle of Higher Education 5 March 2009 Boston MA Fall River slices 149 from city workforce http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2009_03_03_Fall_River_slices_149_from_city_workforce/srvc=home&position=recent Source: Boston Herald 5 March 2009 Boston MA Turnpike sues over pay hike http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2009_03_03_Turnpike_sues_over_pay_hike/srvc=home&position=2 Source: Boston Herald 5 March 2009 Boston MA Biz groups call for 25-cent gas tax hike, labor witholding support http://www.wickedlocal.com/wellesley/news/x594731544/Biz-groups-call-for-25-cent-gas-tax-hike-labor-witholding-support Source: Wellesley Townsman 3 March 2009 Boston MA A Teamster in the Making, Part IV: Becoming vice president http://www.wickedlocal.com/wakefield/news/x617073676/A-teamster-in-the-Making-Part-IV-Becoming-vice-president Source: Wakefield Observer 3 March 2009 Boston MA Labor Board Says Nurses Can Join Union at Sweet Brook http://www.iberkshires.com/story/30019/Labor-Board-Says-Nurses-Can-Join-Union-at-Sweet-Brook.html Source: iBerkshires.com 3 March 2009 Boston MA Union Blasts Mayor for not using Jakes as EMTs http://www.firefightingnews.com/article-US.cfm?articleID=62827 Source: Firefighting News 3 March 2009 Boston MA Labor officials to visit Western Mass http://www.masslive.com/hampfrank/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-18/123607354032380.xml&coll=1 Source: MassLive.com 3 March 2009 Boston MA Solar, wind projects vie for Mass. stimulus funds http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/03/01/ap6110514.html Source: Forbes 2 March 2009 Boston MA The recessions reach http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_11812039?source=most_emailed Source: Berkshire Eagle 1 March 2009 Boston MA Legislation Poses Employee Choice Smackdown http://www.wbjournal.com/news42851.html Source: Worcester Business Journal 1 March 2009 Worcester MA Tierney: $3.9M in federal spending helps North Shore http://www.thedailyitemoflynn.com/articles/2009/03/02/news/news04.txt Source: Lynn Daily Item 1 March 2009 Lynn MA MA Unemployment Office Tripling Its Staff http://wbztv.com/local/massachusetts.unemployment.office.2.943822.html Source: WBZ 1 March 2009 Boston MA Official urging tight fiscal rein http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/03/official_urging_tight_fiscal_r.html?category=Springfield Source: MassLive.com 1 March 2009 Springfield MA After bitter split, unions try to heal deep wounds http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/02/28/after_bitter_split_unions_try_to_heal_deep_wounds/ Source: Boston Globe 28 February 2009 Boston MA Workers Rights Board Hearing Set on State of Massachusetts Workplaces http://www.gsmlaborcouncil.org/node/3235 Source: Greater Southeastern Mass Labor Council 28 February 2009 Boston MA Boxford spent $6.5K in legal fees fighting firefighter union http://www.wickedlocal.com/topsfield/news/x844647297/Boxford-spent-6-5K-in-legal-fees-fighting-firefighter-union Source: Tri-Town Transcript 28 February 2009 Boston MA Union leaders report layoff numbers http://www.gsmlaborcouncil.org/node/3248 Source: Greater Southeastern Mass Labor Council 28 February 2009 Boston MA Gas tax: Paying cents to save big bucks http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/02/26/gas_tax_paying_cents_to_save_big_bucks/ Source: Boston Globe 27 February 2009 Boston MA Stimulus deal deters city union concessions http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/02/27/stimulus_deal_deters_city_union_concessions/ Source: Boston Globe 27 February 2009 Boston MA Unions protest life sciences board http://www.wickedlocal.com/maynard/homepage/x844645172/Unions-protest-life-sciences-board Source: Maynard Beacon Villager 27 February 2009 Boston MA UMass students protest possible fee increase http://www.dailycollegian.com/news/umass_students_protest_possible_fee_increase-1.1574245 Source: Massachusetts Daily Collegian 27 February 2009 Boston MA AvalonBay contractors must pay fines to state http://news.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_02_26_AvalonBay_contractors_must_pay_fines_to_state/srvc=home&position=4 Source: Boston Herald 27 February 2009 Boston MA Report says education key for state to survive economy http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x2055227276/Report-says-education-key-for-state-to-survive-economy Source: Metrowest Daily News 27 February 2009 Boston MA Faculty at two UMass campuses agree to wage freeze this year http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/02/faculty_at_two.html Source: Boston Globe 25 February 2009 Boston MA Massachusetts Turnpike OKs higher tolls http://uk.reuters.com/article/marketsNewsUS/idUKN2452740920090224 Source: Reuters 25 February 2009 Boston MA Ruling puts tribe hope for casino in doubt http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/02/25/ruling_puts_tribe_hope_for_casino_in_doubt/ Source: Boston Globe 25 February 2009 Boston MA Solis is labor secretary after several weeks delay http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/02/25/solis_is_labor_secretary_after_several_weeks_delay/ Source: Boston Globe 25 February 2009 Boston MA Film office exec describes state as Hollywood East http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2009/02/25/news/news04.txt Source: Item Live 25 February 2009 Boston MA Union blasts biotechs http://news.bostonherald.com/bu