As you may have heard by now, John Boehner and his caucus of Tea Party obstructionists in the House of Representatives finally accepted political reality. Yesterday, they announced they’d join with 89 out of 100 senators from both political parties who’d already voted to renew unemployment aid for two months—with no cuts and no strings…
SHAME
Please see this important message from AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka. ALL of Kansas’s congressional representation voted to turn their back on America’s unemployed. Shame on them. I wish that today I could send you a cheerful message with good news, wish you a wonderful holiday season and reflect on the incredible work we’ve done in…
Democratic Leaders Announce “Kansas Jobs First” Plan
TOPEKA – Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley, of Topeka, and House Democratic Leader Paul Davis, of Lawrence, were joined by members of the House and Senate Democratic caucuses today to unveil their plan to grow the state economy and create thousands of new Kansas jobs. A collaborative effort by democratic legislators and Kansas citizens, “Kansas…
Democratic Leaders to Announce “Kansas Jobs First” Plan
TOPEKA – Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley, of Topeka, and House Democratic Leader Paul Davis, of Lawrence, will be joined by members of the House and Senate Democratic caucuses on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, to unveil their “Kansas Jobs First” Plan. A collaborative effort by democratic legislators and Kansas citizens, “Kansas Jobs First” includes 14…
3.3 Million Would Lose Unemployment Under GOP Bill
According to an analysis released by the Department of Labor, 3.3 million Americans would lose unemployment insurance under H.R. 3630—the House Republicans’ so-called “compromise” bill that cuts coverage for jobless workers, cuts pay for public employees, cuts preventive health services, reduces premium assistance for low- and middle-income individuals buying health insurance and raises premiums for…
Prayer Vigil Calls on Congress to Extend Unemployment Insurance Now
Test Holding white carnations high above their heads to symbolize the nation’s millions of jobless workers—including the 6 million facing the loss of their unemployment insurance (UI) benefits Dec. 31—more than 2,000 union, faith and community activists committed their faith and action to demand Congress act now to extend the emergency lifeline for the jobless. At the prayer…
Facts about Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act Of 2011
Time is running out for congress to renew Federal Unemployment Insurance. If they do not renew this vital program by Dec 31st: Almost 2 million people will lose benefits in January. Six million workers would be without benefits in 2012. Please download and distribute the following fact sheet and help inform your friends, family, coworkers,…
From KNEA: King’s KPERS Coal for Christmas!
Note: Reposted from KNEA’s website. The WHLF supports a healthy and robust KPERS system that honor’s the service of state employees. “We were told to come up with a plan that makes KPERS sustainable and what little we’ve suggested doesn’t make it sustainable. It will cost more than our current law, not reduce the unfunded…
