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		<title>UFCW PRESIDENT JOE HANSEN DECRIES JUDGES DECISION ON NLRB ELECTION RULE</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ This wrongheaded decision is based solely on technical grounds related to the NLRBs 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 ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>STATEMENT OF THE UFCW IN SUPPORT OF THE HINCHEY-ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 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. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS PRESIDENT SUPPORTS PRESIDENT OBAMAS SUPPORT OF MARRIAGE EQUALITY</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I commend President Obama for his support of marriage equality, and Im proud to support him as he takes this historic stand. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Market Basket Enforcement Shows OSHA is on the Right Track</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=593</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ 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 companys more than 60 stores across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, along with real safety programs for workers going forward. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>UFCW PRESIDENT COMMENDS DNCC FOR RETURNING WALMART GIFT CARDS</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=592</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ 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. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>UFCW PRESIDENT JOE HANSEN CALLS ON NLRB MEMBER FLYNN TO RESIGN </title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=591</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ 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 ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Statement by UFCW International President Joe Hansen Calling for Walmart CEO and Board Chair Resignations</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=590</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ 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. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>UFCW PRESIDENT JOE HANSEN ON DEFEAT OF ANTI-WORKER RESOLUTION IN SENATE</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=589</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ 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. Its 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.  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Statement by UFCW International President Joe Hansen on Walmarts Corrupt Business Practices</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=588</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ 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.  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>UFCW APPLAUDS USDA FOR EXTENDING COMMENT PERIOD ON POULTRY INSPECTION RULE</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=587</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UFCW applauds Secretary Tom Vilsacks decision to extend the comment period on USDAs proposed poultry inspection rule in order to further study its impact on worker safety.  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Concerned over Walmart&apos;s performance, shareholder associates file new resolution on executive pay</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=585</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Shareholders will have an opportunity to weigh in on executive pay at Walmart when they cast their ballots on Proposal #6, introduced by four shareholders who work at Walmart. Proposal #6 calls on the Walmart board to review executive performance pay goals to ensure they are not creating incentives that undermine shareholder value. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>UFCW PRESIDENT JOE HANSEN ON THE BUFFETT RULE</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=586</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Statement by Joe Hansen, International President of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) and Chair of Change to Win,  after defeat in the Senate of the Buffett Rule to ensure millionaires pay at least 30 percent in income taxes.   ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>UFCW OPPOSES BIG POULTRY-DRIVEN INSPECTION RULE</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=584</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UFCW opposes a Big Poultry-driven inspection process being considered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The proposed rule, which would increase the speed that birds are processed from 70-91 a minute to a maximum of 175 a minute, could put workers at poultry plants in increased danger. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>UFCW PRESIDENT JOE HANSEN CALLS FOR CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION INTO NLRB LEAKS </title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=583</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Statement by Joe Hansen in response to the Inspector Generals report showing that National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Member Terence Flynn engaged repeatedly in improper conduct when he was chief counsel to Member Brian Hayes. 
 ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>UFCW Releases Congressional Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=582</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The UFCW has released its Congressional Scorecard for the 1st session of the 112th Congress.  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Statement from UFCW President Joe Hansen on Appointment of Cecilia Mu&#xf1;oz to Director of the Domestic Policy Council</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=581</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cecilia Mu&#xf1;oz is an outstanding choice for Director of the Domestic Policy Council. She has spent her entire career as a fierce advocate for social and economic justice. During her time at the National Council of La Raza, she led the fight to improve opportunities for all Hispanics. As Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House, she has been the top liaison to state and local governments on issues important to working families and the Presidents senior advisor on immigration. Indeed, we hope her appointment to this important position represents a renewed commitment by the Administration to making comprehensive immigration reform the law of the land. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Statement by UFCW International President Joe Hansen on President Obamas Recess Appointments</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=580</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Statement by UFCW International President Joe Hansen on President Obamas Recess Appointments to the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau and the National Labor Relations Board ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Statement from UFCW International President Joe Hansen on Final NLRB Election Rule</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=578</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Joe Hansen, International President of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union, today released the following statement after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) approved a final rule to modernize the union election process. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>UFCW and Kroger Strengthen and Improve Pension Plans for Kroger Workers</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=579</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Washington, D.C. - The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) local unions and Kroger Company have announced today an agreement to improve and secure pension funds, or defined benefit pension plans, for over 170,000 retired and active Kroger workers.   ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Statement from UFCW International President Joe Hansen on NLRB Election Rule</title>
		<link>http://www.ufcw.org/press_room/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=575</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The NLRBs proposed rule to streamline the vote for union representation would be a modest but important first step toward fixing a broken process that favors CEOs over workers. Justice delayed is justice denied, and that is too often the case for workers that file a union election petition. Many employers delay, delay, and delay some more through frivolous litigation and other procedural tactics. They use this time to intimidate, harass, and in some cases fire pro-union employees. The result is an unfair election or no election at all. This proposed rule would ensure that when a majority of workers want to have a voice on the job, they will be able to do so, free of interference. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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