http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorThu, 20 Nov 2008 3:30:50 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/40759/chamber-of-commerce-plugs-cash-into-tight-gop-races.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe US Chamber of Commerce, the nation’s largest business lobby, is throwing millions of dollars into an advertising campaign to prevent Democrats from winning a filibuster-proof 60-seat majority in the Senate, the Wall Street Journal reports. The group could spend $35 million, twice what it set aside for all 2006 congressional races. It’s almost exclusively promoting pro-business Republicans, drawing criticism from Democrats.http://www.newser.com/story/40759/chamber-of-commerce-plugs-cash-into-tight-gop-races.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 24 Oct 2008 10:21:29 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/39378/details-of-palins-union-membership-prove-elusive.html?refid=rss_all_defaultJohn McCain described Sarah Palin as a former union member when introducing his running mate in August, but was she? The Las Vegas Sun has been trying to find conclusive proof, but so far Palin’s union experience remains unclear. McCain officials were initially unresponsive, while her Alaskan office said: “I don’t believe the governor has ever been a member of a union.”http://www.newser.com/story/39378/details-of-palins-union-membership-prove-elusive.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 07 Oct 2008 12:56:14 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/39095/bollywood-strike-over-talent-prevails.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe 2-day-old strike involving almost 150,000 Bollywood film workers has been settled, the BBC reports. Producers agreed to abide by an agreement that limits filming sessions to 12 hours and provides generous compensation and timely payment. "The strike is over and tomorrow we will resume work," the head of the producers' association told AFP.http://www.newser.com/story/39095/bollywood-strike-over-talent-prevails.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 03 Oct 2008 16:26:20 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/38678/sides-dig-in-despite-boeing-strike-costs.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMachinists employed by Boeing have been on strike for more than 3 weeks, with no end in sight; analysts say if the stoppage reaches a month, it could cost the aircraft maker $1.3 billion, the Seattle Times reports. The union sees its position as good, given Boeing’s huge backlog of orders, but a downturn in the airline industry could put workers on shaky ground.http://www.newser.com/story/38678/sides-dig-in-despite-boeing-strike-costs.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 29 Sep 2008 11:46:57 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36930/calif-guards-vow-to-recall-governator.html?refid=rss_all_defaultA union of angry California peace officers vowed today to recall Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Sacramento Bee reports. The guards have struggled with the Governator over pay and prison policies, and lost patience this summer when he cut salaries to minimum wage. “It's gone beyond professional,” union spokesman Lance Corcoran said. “It’s gotten to personal.”http://www.newser.com/story/36930/calif-guards-vow-to-recall-governator.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 08 Sep 2008 16:49:54 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36198/boeing-union-slams-offer-urges-workers-to-strike.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBoeing union leaders are urging members to turn down the company’s latest offer and go on strike, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. Union chiefs have also filed a charge of unfair labor practice against management for "direct dealing with our members." Machinists plan to vote on Boeing's offer Wednesday and will need a two-thirds majority ballot to walk off the job.http://www.newser.com/story/36198/boeing-union-slams-offer-urges-workers-to-strike.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 29 Aug 2008 20:18:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/34600/verizon-unions-reach-deal.html?refid=rss_all_defaultVerizon Communications and two labor unions representing 65,000 workers struck a 3-year deal yesterday, staving off a strike set for today, reports the Wall Street Journal. The contract, which replaces one that expired Aug. 2, adds 2,500 union jobs and protects the health benefits of current union members and retirees.http://www.newser.com/story/34600/verizon-unions-reach-deal.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 11 Aug 2008 6:02:22 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/34554/seiu-local-paid-big-bucks-to-relatives-firm.html?refid=rss_all_defaultCalifornia's biggest union local has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on companies owned by its president's relatives, the Los Angeles Times reports. The SEIU local for low-wage caregivers, and a related charity, paid six figures to a video company run by the wife and mother-in-law of union President Tyrone Freeman. He defends the expenses, which include nearly $300,000 on a golf tournament and $10,000 on a celebrity cigar lounge.http://www.newser.com/story/34554/seiu-local-paid-big-bucks-to-relatives-firm.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 09 Aug 2008 18:42:09 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32010/actors-guild-suffers-blow-as-smaller-union-oks-contract.html?refid=rss_all_defaultDespite a campaign by the larger Screen Actors Guild to convince them otherwise, members of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists yesterday approved a new contract with Hollywood studios, the Los Angeles Times reports. The ratification is seen as signaling weak support for an actors strike as SAG continues negotiations on its own deal with studios.http://www.newser.com/story/32010/actors-guild-suffers-blow-as-smaller-union-oks-contract.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 09 Jul 2008 9:17:09 CDT