Members of IBEW Local 153 are questioning why an out-of-town electrical contractor who does not adhere to South Bend's standards for wages and benefits was chosen over local union electrical contractors who purchase supplies and pay taxes in South Bend. Local union electricians spend their wages and pay their taxes locally. Members of Carpenters Local…
WHAT DO NEW LABOR RULINGS MEAN FOR AREA WORKERS? "Richard F. Griffin Jr., the labor board’s general counsel, said a 1962 Supreme Court case — involving a spontaneous walkout because a factory was so cold — makes clear that the National Labor Relations Act protects nonunion workers, too.” (New York Times, 9/16/15) The California Labor Commissioner’s…
At their March 15 Meeting, the SBCSC BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES will discuss current efforts to comply with provisions of the Consent Decree. You can view this discussion at 5:30 pm on You Tube. (South Bend Community School Corporation Live Stream – You Tube) The SBCSC has experienced over 40 years of Federal Oversight….
The Community Forum for Economic Development will sponsor a public forum: ST. JOSEPH COUNTY'S HEALTH STATUS: WHERE WE STAND, WHY, AND WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT? How healthy are we compared to other Indiana counties and what key factors influence health (education rates, income levels, and access to healthy foods and medical care)? What…
Thursday, June 28, 6 pm SJCPL Main Branch Library, Dickenson Room Sponsored by the Community Forum for Economic Justice TRAUMA: A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS Learn how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), traumatic experience during childhood such as abuse, neglect, and chaotic relationships, bring about an increased risk of chronic disease, mental health disorders, and early…
VITA (VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE) Looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity? Want to use your mind at the same time that you are providing a real service to low and moderate-income residents of our community. Want to meet interesting people, both your fellow volunteers as well as taxpayers with varied backgrounds? Then VITA is…