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Story Archives of 'unions'The Employee Free Choice ActBy Laura Knoy on Friday, October 24, 2008.It’s a measure supporters say would make it easier for employees to unionize. Opponents argue the bill would eliminate a worker’s right to vote secretly on whether or not to support forming a union, and that, they say, could lead to coercion. We’ll hear from both sides of the debate and look at what the Employee Free Choice Act could mean for New Hampshire. Guests
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  Hodes Wins Firefighters EndorsementBy David Darman on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.New Hampshire's Professional Firefighters Union has endorsed Democratic Congressman Paul Hodes in the Second District. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Lawmakers Cut Deal on RetirementBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, June 3, 2008.After a tense and sometimes hostile week’s worth of negotiating, House and Senate lawmakers have cut a deal to reform the public pension system. New Hampshire Public’s Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Senators Feel the SqueezeBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, March 27, 2008.This week, lobbyists have begun in earnest to talk to State Senators about the controversial bill that would overhaul the public retirement system. On one side unions representing public employees want the Senate to substantially change the bill that came out of the House. And they're using their political power to pressure those Senators they've supported in earlier elections. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Nashua Teacher Contract on the Table for AldermenBy Sheryl Rich-Kern on Monday, February 11, 2008.This week, the Nashua Board of Alderman will take a third look at a proposed teacher’s contract. The union’s stalemate has lasted almost two years. If approved, the contract would require the city to override its spending cap. If it fails, Nashua schools may see a higher than usual attrition rate. NHPR Correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern reports. listen:
Groveton Paper Workers Could Lose SeveranceBy Chris Jensen on Wednesday, November 21, 2007.The United Steel Workers officials say recently laid off Groveton paper mill workers have little to be thankful for this holiday. They say company officials are threatening to take severance packages away from some workers if the union doesn't stop fighting for a better deal. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
An Injured Worker Finds His Status Denies Him Workers Compensation CoverageBy David Darman on Wednesday, August 29, 2007.Last month, a construction worker at Hinsdale’s fifteen million dollar school construction project was injured on the job. But since he had agreed to work the job as an independent, he was not covered by the contractor’s worker’s compensation. The state’s labor unions point to this case as an illustration of how some contractors deliberately misclassify their workers to avoid paying workers comp. And the unions are trying to get the state to crack down on these misclassifications, especially in publicly funded projects like the one in Hinsdale. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen:
The Union Leader's Newspaper Guild Is Still Without a ContractBy Brian Early on Friday, June 1, 2007.Drive to the Union Leader offices on a Thursday and you may see pickets. Three of the four unions at the state's largest newspaper are currently in contract negotiations. But after nearly a year and half without a contract, one union is growing increasingly impatient with management. From Manchester, NHPR correspondent Brian Early reports. listen:
NH Firefighter Union Lobbies for More Bargaining PowerBy David Darman on Thursday, May 17, 2007.New Hampshire’s Firefighters union is asking the legislature to give its members more bargaining power in future contract talks with cities and towns. The union says it’s a matter of giving members rights at the bargaining table that have eroded over the years. But some municipal officials say the measure would open the door to higher taxes. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen:
Privatization Becomes an Issue in State Employee Contract TalksBy David Darman on Monday, April 23, 2007.A big issue popping up in state employee contract negotiations involves privatization. Some state agencies are increasingly farming out functions previously done by employees to outside organizations. The State Employees Association or SEA, wants these agencies to scale back this practice. They say it’s unfair to state workers. listen:
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