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New Erie Jobs Initiative Originated with Local 506

UE Local 506 was instrumental in the development of a new initiative, launched this week, to bring jobs to Erie, PA. The Choose Erie website features Local 506 prominently. In contrast to many "economic development" programs which seek to attract companies by promising low wages, union-free environments, or lax regulation, Choose Erie highlights the skilled workforce and the quality of life in this working-class city, with affordable housing, opportunities for outdoor recreation, and a proud manufacturing history.

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UE Political Action Updates

UE Allies Sworn In

UE leaders helped two UE-endorsed candidates celebrate their swearing-in on Thursday, January 3. Western Region President Carl Rosen and his wife Josie Yanguas travelled to Washington, DC for the swearing-in reception of Congressman Jesús Chuy García, a longtime UE ally in Chicago. They were joined by retired UE Director of Organization Bob Kingsley and retired UE Political Action Director Chris Townsend. In Western Pennsylvania, Local 610 President Antwon Gibson joined newly-elected State Representative Summer Lee at a celebration in Swissvale.

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UE News Features

Human Rights Declaration Turns 70

Seventy years ago, on December 10, the General Assembly of the new United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The 58 member countries committed to respecting a wide range of civil, political and economic rights as human rights, rights that all people have simply by virtue of being human. December 10, International Human Rights Day, commemorates the adoption of this document.

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Social Media: What To Do If Your Boss Doesn't "LIKE" You

While at work one day, Susan Myers comes up to you and says that she is being disciplined by management because of her Facebook posts made while she was on non-work time using her own equipment, i.e., her smartphone.

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Fighting "Right to Work"

UE has put together this collection of resources for doing political education about "right-to-work" and building effective unions in "right-to-work" conditions.

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Preparing for and Conducting a Strike: A UE Guide

A strike is always our last resort. As UE members we know that there are hundreds of ways to put pressure on an employer to settle a good contract. But the strike — or the threat of one — remains the single most powerful inducement to force employers to deal with the demands of workers. Remember - only your local membership can decide to strike - not UE Officers, staff or workers from other locals or shops.

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