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Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Solidarity 69"TAKE ACTION! Help Save Alaska's Magnificent Bristol Bay
One of the world’s most magnificent places is under threat by the Pebble Mine, which would generate up to 23 billion tons of mine waste stored behind dams that hover…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Solidarity 69"
Alaska’s Bristol Bay is truly one of the most extraordinary and stunning places on the planet.
But these existing natural riches—and the magnificent wild drainage they swim in—are threatened by the proposed…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"UPDATED May 24, 2013: UPS Supplements Available
UPDATED May 24, 2013: We now have most Supplement and Rider Tentative Agreements posted for membership review and comparison. We will post more as we obtain them from the International…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"
Central Pennsylvania Supplement tentative agreement
Western Pennsylvania Supplement tentative agreement
Local 135 Rider tentative agreement
Metro Detroit Local 243 Rider tentative agreement
Michigan Rider tentative agreement
Ohio…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group C.T.S.C."Action Alert
Dear Members and Supporters:
Now that CPS has voted to close and turnaround 50 of our schools, your voice needs to be raised in Springfield!
Our elected representatives must act to protect our children and our…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group C.T.S.C."Every School Solidarity Picnic
MONDAY at Millennium Park at NoonIn Chicago, the fight against school actions and the fight against under resourced, overcrowded public schools are one and the same. This fight will not end with the unelected…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"UPS: Largest Private-Sector Contract, Profitable Employer, Flat Beer
The proposed UPS agreement will raise health care costs, let the company continue with harassment, and maintain a permanent underclass of part-timers, at a company that is…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"UPSContract-Bulletin-Summary.pdf"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"upshealthcareplancomparedtounionteamcarec6enhanced.zip"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Solidarity 69"Complete Schedule of Upcoming Programs
May 25
Buddhist Peace Fellowship:
Socially Engaged Buddhism - "What do Buddhist Practice and Teaching traditions have to offer contemporary social activists and progressives in how to…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Solidarity 69"Saturday, May 25, NOON March Against Monsanto The Bean @ Millennium Park, Chicago Speeches begin @ 12:30, March @ 1. MORE INFORMATION.
Saturday, May 25, 1 PM to 5 PM Tenacity and Truth National Veterans Art Museum, 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group C.T.S.C."ctunet.com/ourvote
Today is a day of mourning for the children of Chicago. Their education has been hijacked by an unrepresentative, unelected corporate school board, acting at the behest of a mayor who has no vision for improving the education of…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group C.T.S.C."Did today make you sick? Only way to stop them is to beat them at the ballot box.
The CTU will join a coalition of community, labor, and justice organizations and activists who are fed up with the status quo and want to change the face of City Hall…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Solidarity 69"
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- At 21:06 on April 3, 2013,
Mick Pickup said… Great to meet you Joe. Workers of the worls Unite!!!!
- At 7:45 on March 19, 2013,
Ron Williams said… Hi Joe...
I'm new to UnionBook, so I'm not yet sure how things work here.
...Ron
- At 17:42 on January 24, 2013,
Iwan Kurniawan said… thank you joe..
- At 2:41 on January 16, 2013, Claire Wylde said…
Hey Joe,
From a Wob in the Bay Area
Greetings FW.
- At 23:53 on December 25, 2012,
Hamad Maqsood Gill said… Hey Joe Balkis, honored of mine to accept me as a friend on UnionBook.Happy to be in touch with you.
- At 23:50 on December 24, 2012, Hamad Maqsood Gill said…
Hey Joe Balkis,I am a Pakistan-based "Pakistan Graphic Art Workers Union"(PGAWU) and "Pakistan Labour Federation".(PLF) Trade Unionists tell me about your Trade Union background and interests.Pleas tell me about your trade union what kind of tread union in U.S.A you are working for and what is your union activities.It"s good to be make contact with each other and we will be involved in action for workers rights and struggles, in the near future. Hamad Maqsood Gill, "Senior Vice President" (PGAWU) and (PLF)."Solidarity" "With Best Regads"
- At 23:08 on December 24, 2012, Hamad Maqsood Gill said…
Hey, "Joe Balkis" it"s nice to see you on UnionBook as a
member. "I WISH YOU"
Heartfelt Christmas! Christmas and New Year wishes for peace and joy.It's
Merry Christmas! Share the spirit of peace and joy on...Wish everyone a joyous Christmas season with this beautiful and elegant...,Hamad Maqsood Gill, "Senior Vice President" (PGAWU) and (PLF).
- At 1:44 on December 14, 2012,
Haji Muhammad Saeed Arian said… please send us your Last report of activities
(Haji Muhammad saeed Arian)
Founder/Secretary GeneralPakistan Labour Federation (PLF)
- At 22:01 on August 21, 2012,
David Jones said…
Greetings from the UK Joe. Good to make contact and thanks for the request.
Things look tough for you and your colleagues. I think we will be involved in action in the near future. Solidarity.
DJ
- At 11:07 on July 9, 2012,
Ira Wechsler said… Yes, and even in the prisons you are often working there for a Fortune 500 company for pennies an hour.
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