Saturday, September 24, 2011

Today's Teamster News 09.24.11

Global economy alarm bells ring  CNN   ...The recession alarm bells were ringing across the globe Thursday, spooking investors and economists alike...
Oklahoma labor commissioner calls public workers “feral hogs”  Oklahoma World   ...Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark Costello likened Oklahoma's public sector workers to "feral hogs." Going further, he said, "I don't know if you know much about feral hogs, but they reproduce three or four times a year, they eat anything and everything...
Wis. gov.’s spokesman, 2 others granted immunity in secret investigation of aides  Associated Press   ...Retired Waukesha County Judge Neal Nettesheim said Friday that he granted immunity to Walker spokesman Cullen Werwie, Wisconsin and Southern Railroad spokesman Ken Lucht and Milwaukee County Republican Party official Roseann Dieck...
Mayors call for repeal of SB5  TribToday.com   ...In a public display of solidarity, mayors of five municipalities in Trumbull and Mahoning counties gathered Friday to express opposition to Senate Bill 5 and to say they endorse repealing it...
Teamsters Local 237 President Considers Running For Mayor  NY1   "...We will make a big announcement when we decide which office we are going to run for, but right now we are exploring our options,” said Floyd...
Rick Scott, GOP to consider taking courts out of foreclosure process  Miami Herald   ...Supporters of the concept — which is used in nearly 30 states — say it will speed foreclosures, get houses back onto the real estate market and boost the economy. Opponents say it puts property owners at the mercy of banks...