Republicans successful in limiting FAA unionization, Dems give in

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FAA Deal on Capitol Hill: Labor Language Dropped

'...In exchange for Republicans dropping the NMB rule recission, Democrats have agreed to include a provision that would raise the threshold for rail and aviation workers expressing interest in forming a union from 35 percent to 50 percent. This would mark the first time that an FAA reauthorization included any NMB changes, which is likely to make organized labor uncomfortable....'

Reference: nationaljournal.com
Tags: anti-union, union busting,

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Radiation exposure of 16 workers at a nuclear research lab

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Federal panel faults Idaho lab for radiation exposure mishap

'...The radiation exposure of 16 workers at a nuclear research lab in I, daho stemmed from a failure to properly assess the risks posed by the handling of decades-old plutonium fuel cells, federal investigators concluded on Wednesday....'

Reference: www.reuters.com
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2013 Federal Worker Pay Raise

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White House calls for modest 0.5% pay raise for federal civilian workers

'...After a two-year freeze in federal workers’ salaries, President Obama will propose a 0.5 percent pay increase for civilian employees as part of his 2013...'

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com
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