Tag Archives: Labor
Bangladesh labor activist implores Dartmouth students to keep buying goods made by the exploited
Asked by an audience member at her Dartmouth speech on Thursday whether Americans should stop buying garments from Bangladesh, Akter quickly responded, “Oh, please don’t. That will just hurt the women workers. You need to become a responsible buyer, support … Continue reading
Posted in Economy/Economics, International News, Jobs/Unemployment
Tagged Bangladesh, Dartmouth, Exploitation, Labor
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Labor board dismisses union charges against Sununu
CONCORD — In a split decision, a state labor relations board Friday sided with Gov. Chris Sununu and ruled all five labor unions representing state workers must jointly negotiate with state managers about new collective bargaining contracts. The State Employees … Continue reading
Ken Merrifield confirmed as Labor commissioner
The Executive Council voted 4-1 today to confirm Franklin Mayor Ken Merrifield as the next commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Labor. Councilor Chris Pappas, D-Manchester, was the lone dissent. He said he was concerned that Merrifield was intending … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Commissioner, Executive Council, Ken Merrifield, Labor
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Gov. Sununu Nominates New Labor and DES Commissioners
Gov. Chris Sununu on Wednesday will nominate commissioners to lead the state Department of Environmental Services and the Department of Labor. Sununu, R-Newfields, looks to appoint Kenneth Merrifield, who is the mayor of Franklin, as Labor Commissioner. He would succeed … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Jobs/Unemployment, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Chris Sununu, DES, Labor, New Hampshire
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Secret Balloting not in the cards.
Imagine that this November, instead of going to your local polling place, three guys from “The Party” come to your house, hand you a ballot, tell you to put your name on it, and wait while you complete it. They … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Card Check, Carol Shea-Porter, Jeanne Shaheen, Labor, Paul Hodes, Unions
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The New Media Militia 