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2012 Month of Guns!
What's NewIt's that time of year again! Each year we sell out on our raffle tickets.How it works: We sell 400 tickets at $100 each. In November we draw a ticket each day for the gun listed below. Here...
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2012 Spring Newsletter
What's NewCheck out our 2012 Spring Newsletter. We discuss the public pension bill, redistricting and our new employee, Kim Raymond! AttachmentSizeSpring Newsletter 2012.pdf450.6 KB
View ArticleUpdate on the Senate's NLRB Vote
Legislative IssuesLast week we asked you to reach out to Alaska's US Senators for help on SJR 36 - an attempt to overthrow the National Labor Relations Board new rules on a quick union election.Due to...
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Workers Stand For America
What's NewAmerica’s 2nd Bill of Rights We the People want to strengthen our nation, as a beacon of equality, economic opportunity and freedom for all. We hold these rights to be essential to our vision...
View ArticleMonth of Guns winners, November 2012!
What's New Nov. 21- Danny Churchill- #293- Wrangell Nov. 20 - Wes Canfield - #298 - AnchorageNov. 19 - Wade Blasingame - #217 - AnchorageNov. 18 - Travis Schultz - #384 - WasillaNov. 17 - Steve...
View ArticleGreat for Business? Sorry Michigan.
Legislative IssuesRecently, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has pointed to Indiana’s economic success since passing “right to work” as a reason for Michigan to adopt similar legislation.1 Neither the...
View ArticleCapitol Hill Action Fights Calls to Cuts
Take ActionAmid reports that negotiations over the so-called “fiscal cliff” include possible cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and other vital lifelines that families count on, worker...
View ArticleMinimum Wage to Raise in 10 States
What's NewGood news for 1 million low-wage workers: In 2013, 10 states will see a bump in the minimum wage.Dave Jamieson at the Huffington Post writes in "Minimum Wage Increase Hits 10 States, Boosting...
View ArticleUS Jobs Report
Workforce DevelopmentThe U.S. economy added 155,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate is now 7.8 percent, the Labor Department announced Friday. The solid job growth wasn't enough to push...
View ArticleAlaska Lawmakers Pre-file Bills
Legislative IssuesAlaska's most experienced lawmakers got the jump on their colleagues Monday with the first release of pre-filed bills before the 28th Alaska Legislature convenes next week.Read story...
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Legislation From the Outside
26669564.jpgOutside groups are worming their way into the hearts of our elected officials. (Full story published by the Anchorage Daily News here.)Among the hundreds of bills that will be introduced...
View ArticleSenator Egan Re-introduces Pension Bill
Legislative IssuesJUNEAU, Alaska— A Juneau senator has reintroduced legislation that would let public employees opt in to a traditional pension program.Article source.Sen. Dennis Egan said the measure,...
View ArticleCourt Ruling "Radical and Unprecedented"
What's NewA panel of Republican-appointed judges, including one who has, according to Think Progress, previously suggested that all business, labor and Wall Street regulation is constitutionally...
View ArticleThanks to Sen. Begich on Helping Fix Social Security!
Legislative IssuesWe want to thank Senator Mark Begich on his proposal to fix the gap in Social Security benefits. He has introduced the Social Security Fairness Act. What many people don't understand...
View ArticleRaising Alaska's Minimum Wage
What's NewIt's about time, don't you think? We have to agree. The Alaska AFL-CIO was behind an increase for Alaska's workers back in 2001 and we will never not support these increases. So it's 2013 -...
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Month of Guns 2013!
What's NewIt's that time again! The 2013 Month of Guns Raffle has begun! In the month of November, we will begin drawing tickets and each day someone will win a gun. The catch? When your ticket is...
View ArticleHappy Labor Day
What's NewWe hope all workers across Alaska have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. Some people will not be able to get a long weekend or the day off, but we appreciate the work you do.Here are some...
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Carpentry 101 for Women
What's NewAre you or do you know any women who are interested in a good paying career in construction with benefits?Carpentry 101 training can provide experience in carpentry, women may add the...
View Article2013 Month of Guns Winners!
What's NewClick the link to see the winners for the 2013 Month of Guns. If you see you name here, we will be contacting you to let you know your next steps!Fri. Nov 1 - #46 - Jesse Holzschuh -...
View ArticleAnchorage Municipal Election Update
What's NewRecently, some members of the Anchorage Assembly did their best to spoil the upcoming election for Anchorage’s citizens. The first bit of shenanigans came from Assemblyman Chris Birch from...
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