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The Aoliwei union dispute (XIII): the higher-level union obstructs it at every turn

In autumn 2006, the Aoliwei union presses for employment contracts, insurance contributions and the reinstatement of six dismissed women workers. The district federation refuses training and help with an official seal, then attacks the activists for challenging management.

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25 Oct 2026
Analysis

The Aoliwei union dispute (XIII): the higher-level union obstructs it at every turn

In autumn 2006, the Aoliwei union presses for employment contracts, insurance contributions and the reinstatement of six dismissed women workers. The district federation refuses training and help with an official seal, then attacks the activists for challenging management.

Author: Zhang Jun Source: search.laborinfocn2.com
Zhang Jun China Electronics Union busting and repression
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23 Sep 2026
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Cesar Alarcón Dismantles Unions — Why Is He Now Creating Them?

The prospect of a new union was a welcome development for some workers at the Golden Krust manufacturing plant in the Bronx. Beginning in July, Cesar Alarcón, a representative for Progressive Workers of the World Local 311, started showing up to the plant and meeting with workers. He treated them …

Author: Amir Khafagy Source: documentedny.com
Amir Khafagy United States Food Industry IBEW
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25 Sep 2026
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How to Lose Your Next Union Election in 10 Steps

If you’re holding bad meetings, caving to management, and trying to do everything yourself, congrats—you’re already well on your way to fumbling your shot! On the other hand, if you want to actually advance a positive vision for your union that energizes members, you can ground your next union elec…

Author: How to Lose Your Next Union Election in 10 Steps Source: labornotespodcast.podbean.com
Organizing Union democracy
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Karrie Blough - NALC Region 10 NBA candidate

NALC Region 10 covers: New Mexico and Texas. Current NBA Shawn Boyd is not running for re-election, he is seeking a higher level position inside the NALC. Two candidates for Business Agent of Region 10:Willia Karrie Blough - NALC Region 10 NBA candidate by Next Generation Carriers

Author: The Next Generation Carriers Source: podcasters.spotify.com
United States Postal services and delivery NALC Union democracy
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28 Aug 2026
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Shawn Fain’s UAW Is Facing Strong Headwinds

OPEN IN VIEWER Two men holding signs at a union rally on August 16, 2024, as UAW Local 2300 was in the middle of contract negotiations with Cornell University. Daniel Goldhorn, Wikimedia Commons The strength of a union and its leadership can be gauged most accurately when the headwinds are stron…

Author: Nelson Lichtenstein Source: journals.sagepub.com
Nelson Lichtenstein United States Auto industry Union democracy
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