Word: non-union
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...leader whose microphone was cut off and head beat in for trying to criticize the Teamster leadership at the 1976 convention in Las Vegas. Instead, Brill let the chips fall, pointing out that PROD's newsletter in the early days carried a false union label, even though a non-union shop printed it, and that, of all the Teamsters he interviewed, only a PROD leader pressed him for money...
...personally believes the integration proposal did not go far enough, but adds that Congress nixed integration reform from the package anyway due to pressure from employer organizations. The AFL-CIO has consistently opposed integration. AFL unions around the country will not permit it even to be considered during the collective bargaining process. As Lawrence Smedley of the AFL claims, only the small unions and non-union employees allow integration into their pension plans...
...comparably priced substitutes are available for the hot chocolate and iced tea that we now buy from that company, it is important that Harvard recognize the gravity of the misdeeds Nestle is being accused of. A few years ago, University Food Services took a stand by refusing to purchase non-union lettuce for the dining halls. We hope that they will take a similar stand in this case...
Ever since the House passed its version of the bill last October, various business groups have organized an intense campaign against it in the Senate. Opponents of the bill argue vehemently that it would be hugely inflationary and would bankrupt many small non-union firms...
...forgive a lot. Stallone, perfect as Rocky, here turns in an unconvincing performance at best. No midgets were assigned to play opposite him this time around, and he comes up looking awfully short; both Peter Boyle (his corrupt predecessor as F.I.S.T. president) and Brian Dennehy (the non-union employer whom Rocky arm-twists into embracing the concept of trade unionism) look as though they could throw Stallone right through the nearest window. Instead, we are led to believe that Stallone's rise to power in the union is somehow grounded in his unique persuasive rhetorical abilities. One problem, however: like...