AFL-CIO Raise The Wage: Workers Need To Re-Write The Agenda - 02-08-16

"The Hunt," a new competition reality show for the CW shooting in the High Sierras of California, now has union benefits and protections for its 70+ IA-covered employees thanks to the solidarity of the crew.
The IA and representatives of the West Coast Locals traveled north to the small mountain town of Shaver Lake, CA where “The Hunt” has been shooting since the beginning of May. With a dispute pending, we reached an 11th hour deal on Wednesday night, with benefits, wages and working conditions retroactive to date of hire.

The $1.6-billion proposal, including office and production space, a bike path along the L.A. River and a Harry Potter attraction, would bring 30,000 jobs and $15 million in annual tax revenue, officials say

Current laws in the United States allow corporations to use offshore havens to avoid paying their taxes and, if it's up to many in Washington, the problem will only grow larger, particularly if the so-called "territorial" tax system is passed. The details of the use of such tax havens were discussed in a conference call with Campaign for America's Future (CAF), Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF) and Citizens for Tax Justice (CTJ).

California Labor Federation Calls for Overhaul to Put Fund on Path to Solvency