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| 2012 | ||||||||||
| UFCW PRESIDENT JOE HANSEN DECRIES JUDGE’S DECISION ON NLRB ELECTION RULE | ||||||||||
| May 15, 2012 | ||||||||||
| This wrongheaded decision is based solely on technical grounds related to the NLRB’s internal procedures and not the merits of the rule, which remain sound. The rule seeks only to protect workers’ right to a fair and timely election. I call on the NLRB to take the steps necessary to remove this procedural roadblock and restore the rule as soon as possible | ||||||||||
| FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS PRESIDENT SUPPORTS PRESIDENT OBAMA’S SUPPORT OF MARRIAGE EQUALITY | ||||||||||
| May 09, 2012 | ||||||||||
| I commend President Obama for his support of marriage equality, and I’m proud to support him as he takes this historic stand. | ||||||||||
| STATEMENT OF THE UFCW IN SUPPORT OF THE HINCHEY-ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT | ||||||||||
| May 09, 2012 | ||||||||||
| The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) issued the following statement today in support of the Hinchey-Rohrabacher Amendment: “The UFCW supports the Hinchey-Rohrabacher Amendment. This amendment will prevent the U.S. Department of Justice from using taxpayer money to raid, arrest or prosecute medical cannabis patients and providers in the states where medical marijuana is legal. | ||||||||||
| Market Basket Enforcement Shows OSHA is on the Right Track | ||||||||||
| May 08, 2012 | ||||||||||
| The almost $600,000 settlement announced Monday between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and DeMoulas Super Markets Inc., commonly known as Market Basket, is a step forward for the safety of retail workers everywhere. The settlement requires safety fixes at all of the company’s more than 60 stores across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, along with real safety programs for workers going forward. | ||||||||||
| UFCW PRESIDENT COMMENDS DNCC FOR RETURNING WALMART GIFT CARDS | ||||||||||
| May 07, 2012 | ||||||||||
| Joe Hansen, International President of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), today released the following statement commending the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) for returning $50,000 in Walmart gift cards. | ||||||||||
| UFCW PRESIDENT JOE HANSEN CALLS ON NLRB MEMBER FLYNN TO RESIGN | ||||||||||
| May 04, 2012 | ||||||||||
| Member Flynn has compromised his ability to be a fair and neutral arbiter. He should resign immediately and Congress should finally conduct a full investigation | ||||||||||
| Statement by UFCW International President Joe Hansen Calling for Walmart CEO and Board Chair Resignations | ||||||||||
| April 25, 2012 | ||||||||||
| The corruption scandal and reported cover-up exposed an unacceptable failure of leadership within Walmart. Walmart Chairman Rob Walton and CEO Mike Duke must resign immediately in an effort to restore integrity and accountability for Walmart associates, shareholders, customers, and communities. | ||||||||||
| UFCW PRESIDENT JOE HANSEN ON DEFEAT OF ANTI-WORKER RESOLUTION IN SENATE | ||||||||||
| April 24, 2012 | ||||||||||
| I am pleased that the Senate defeated this transparently anti-worker resolution. Senator Enzi and his allies have a clear goal in mind: to legislate unions out of existence. It’s no different than what is being done by Governor Scott Walker in Wisconsin and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) at statehouses across the country. | ||||||||||
| Statement by UFCW International President Joe Hansen on Walmart’s Corrupt Business Practices | ||||||||||
| April 23, 2012 | ||||||||||
| The New York Times story about the Walmart Mexico corruption scandal and reported cover-up exposes serious violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and demands an immediate and thorough investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. Walmart senior management exposed its lack of corporate morality and internal ethics to workers, shareholders, consumers and community members. | ||||||||||
| UFCW APPLAUDS USDA FOR EXTENDING COMMENT PERIOD ON POULTRY INSPECTION RULE | ||||||||||
| April 19, 2012 | ||||||||||
| The UFCW applauds Secretary Tom Vilsack’s decision to extend the comment period on USDA’s proposed poultry inspection rule in order to further study its impact on worker safety. | ||||||||||
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