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July/August 2008

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		Frontline
		Editorial: Saving jobs, fixing America Takeover saves 1,500 OTB jobs Please help with flood relief DC 37 attacks anti-civil service plan Leaders lobby for city budget restorations
		2008 Political Action
		DC 37, AFSCME back Obama for President People Power: Ready to take back the White House McCain or Obama: Our choice is clear
		Bargaining
		Union counters city’s new contract offer CUNY and museum workers approve pacts
		Grievance Wins
		Union wins $240,000 in back pay for 17 Local 375 members at HPD Computer worker gets $27,000 arbitration award Pay grievances yield $20,000 for four Local 372 members Emergency room worker wins dignity Arbitration leads to 28 Investigator promotions
		More News
		Union prepares to expand parks organizing drive Union saves their home from foreclosure One-stop affordable housing services College of New Rochelle grads make a difference Local 1113 offers scholarships Expert makeover: Local 375 project at Nontraditional Employment for Women Leaders of cultural locals sharpen union skills New staff to improve services for members DC 37 Women’s Committee holds two bake sales to raise funds Beware of your electronic trail DC 37 mourns Kevin Smith Joe Tronolone of MELS retires City dedicates park for long-time local president Coming events
		The World of Work
		Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker A sign of hope: Union membership grew in 2007
		Health Watch
		Fairs mark 100th anniversary of child clinics Study says day care helps working families Fighting asthma Domestic violence in the workplace Know your union benefits Health and safety committee revived at HHC Local 372 honored for improving school kitchen working conditions "Super Size Me"shows dangers of fast food August deadline nears for 9/11 workers
		Celebrations
		Traditions unite Asian celebration Labor Solidarity at Puerto Rican Parade DC 37 kicks off Gay Pride Month DC 37 legal service marks Law Day Jewish Heritage: Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Israel Local 375 honors Jewish homeland
		Mail: Letters to the Editor
		Ending rent controls will end housing shortage Kudos to the union for saving OTB jobs Retirees Association provides helping hand Obama for president Art: Gas prices and the standard of living
		Media Beat
		Book Review: Summer reading for union kids
		Profile in Public Service
		Sallie Robertson leaves her corner after 30 years

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