Unions are more then just someone to "take your dues." They fight for your livelihood. The United Steelworkers just won an unfair dumping suit against China which will result in tariffs ranging from 99 percent to 701 percent will be imposed on Chinese imports of circular welded pipe. (Star Tribune)
Leo W. Gerard, USW International President, declared, “We lost 500 good middle class jobs in this industry at a time of strong economic expansion and demand for these products. Our union has lost tens of thousands of jobs from other unfairly traded China imports, and we have pledged to work with unionized companies for strong enforcement of U.S. trade laws to stop illegal Chinese trade practices. We need to regain lost manufacturing jobs, and to reduce our massive trade deficit with China.”
Read the Press Release
Solidarity!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NEWS SITE FOR CURRENT AND RETIRED CORRECTIONS OFFICERS! This blog will keep up on current events affecting Detention Deputies and Corrections Officers. SINCE 2006!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Correctional Medal of Honor
You've probably seen this poster hanging up in the jail and in the email from our training sergeant (hats off to him!). You can read more about the Correctional Medal of Honor by clicking here: http://www.cointel.net/valor.htm
Besides the recognition our profession deserves there are some other facts often overlooked by our fellow law enforcement professionals on this poster:
-A Correctional Officer's 58th birthday, on average, is his or her last
-Correctional Officers have the second highest mortality rate of any occupation
-33,000 inmate assaults per year, 90 assaults per day, 3.7 per hour
-Average 9 deaths per year
-Gangs: There are over 1600 identified security groups in our prisons and jails
-AIDS/HIV: There are over 6027 confirmed AIDS cases; 23,046 inmates are HIV positive
-300,000 inmates, 20% of the population, are reported to be "seriously" mentally ill
The poster also ends with a phrase you've seen on our blog and website:
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS
"WALK THE NATION'S TOUGHEST BEATS"
Sunday, June 08, 2008
My Last RNC Post-Really
This will be my last post regarding the No RNC/Anarchists folks. My point has been that they are very well organized and I want our members to be aware of some of their plans. One final thought, as you read in my previous post, A Precursor to the RNC? they have lawyers waiting to protect their rights (and they do have rights)also, it's a good day to be a full Teamsters member because you too are protected by Team Legal lawyers as part of your dues.
Here's a last few excerpts from Info Shop News:
HOTELS
The RNC Welcoming Committee has identified and publicized the hotels for the 56 Republican delegations that will participate in the theatrics of the McCain coronation as well as the host hotel for the Republican National Committee: the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. "By announcing the hotels, we hope people will enjoy interacting and meeting the delegates as they arrive to the party," exclaimed Ray Gunsded of partner group Unconventional Action-Midwest as he announced the Adopt-A-Delegate program to greet delegates that begins on Sunday, August 31.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Management Services (TMS) is developing the "GOP Express," a system of more than 300 buses that will transport credentialed guests and media to and from official hotels and the Xcel Energy Center. The Welcoming Committee is committed to keeping up to date on this plan, releasing information as it becomes available.
"Visitors can expect hundreds of bicycles to be available for use over the week that they may stay in the Twin Cities", said Carl Esss, of Dumpstered Bikes LLC, the Official Transportation Provider of the RNC Welcoming Committee, "but should bring their own bikes if they can, so we can have as many available as possible."
SWARM OFF
Created to facilitate the the thousands of people needed to Crash The Convention, the 2008 SwarmOff! has 3 simple components: Swarm, Seize, Stay:
• Move into/around Downtown St. Paul via *Swarms* of varying sizes, from multiple directions, and with diverse tactical intentions.
• *Seize* space through both hard (e.g., lockboxes) and soft (e.g.,congestion), as well as both fixed and mobile, blockading methods.
• *Stay* engaged with the situation in downtown St. Paul as long as possible - move from location to location, but don't jump ship and bear in mind the ultimate goal of denying access to as many people entering the Xcel Energy Center as possible.
Some planned SwarmOff! events include a Dance Contest, Group Bike Riding, and Foot Races.
Enjoy, and as always read the full article for the big picture!
Here's a last few excerpts from Info Shop News:
HOTELS
The RNC Welcoming Committee has identified and publicized the hotels for the 56 Republican delegations that will participate in the theatrics of the McCain coronation as well as the host hotel for the Republican National Committee: the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. "By announcing the hotels, we hope people will enjoy interacting and meeting the delegates as they arrive to the party," exclaimed Ray Gunsded of partner group Unconventional Action-Midwest as he announced the Adopt-A-Delegate program to greet delegates that begins on Sunday, August 31.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Management Services (TMS) is developing the "GOP Express," a system of more than 300 buses that will transport credentialed guests and media to and from official hotels and the Xcel Energy Center. The Welcoming Committee is committed to keeping up to date on this plan, releasing information as it becomes available.
"Visitors can expect hundreds of bicycles to be available for use over the week that they may stay in the Twin Cities", said Carl Esss, of Dumpstered Bikes LLC, the Official Transportation Provider of the RNC Welcoming Committee, "but should bring their own bikes if they can, so we can have as many available as possible."
SWARM OFF
Created to facilitate the the thousands of people needed to Crash The Convention, the 2008 SwarmOff! has 3 simple components: Swarm, Seize, Stay:
• Move into/around Downtown St. Paul via *Swarms* of varying sizes, from multiple directions, and with diverse tactical intentions.
• *Seize* space through both hard (e.g., lockboxes) and soft (e.g.,congestion), as well as both fixed and mobile, blockading methods.
• *Stay* engaged with the situation in downtown St. Paul as long as possible - move from location to location, but don't jump ship and bear in mind the ultimate goal of denying access to as many people entering the Xcel Energy Center as possible.
Some planned SwarmOff! events include a Dance Contest, Group Bike Riding, and Foot Races.
Enjoy, and as always read the full article for the big picture!
Friday, June 06, 2008
A Precursor to the RNC?
St. Paul police said Thursday that they will apologize to an antiwar organizer who was detained Tuesday outside the Obama campaign rally at the Xcel Energy Center for handing out leaflets promoting a Sept. 1 march on the Republican National Convention.
The executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota said the arrest of Mick Kelly, 50, of Minneapolis, does not augur well for the way authorities will treat protesters during the convention.
"We're concerned the police so quickly violated Mick Kelly's First Amendment rights," Charles Samuelson said.
Full Story: Star Tribune
The executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota said the arrest of Mick Kelly, 50, of Minneapolis, does not augur well for the way authorities will treat protesters during the convention.
"We're concerned the police so quickly violated Mick Kelly's First Amendment rights," Charles Samuelson said.
Full Story: Star Tribune
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