International union

The UAW Independent Monitor, Jenner & Block Partner Neil Barofsky, Launches Informational Website And Issues Interim Rules For Upcoming Referendum

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Independent Monitor overseeing the UAW has published a website containing information about the Monitor's duties, authority, and work.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Independent Monitor overseeing the UAW has published a website containing information about the Monitor's duties, authority, and work.
  • The website, at https://www.uawmonitor.com , contains a link to the Consent Decree under which the Independent Monitor was appointed and will host copies of the Independent Monitor's reports, when those are filed.
  • It also provides details of the Independent Monitor's two hotlines, and a copy of initial rules governing the union's upcoming referendum.
  • Also, the Independent Monitor published initial rules governing the referendum.The rules were drawn up in consultation with the UAW and the Department of Labor's Office of Labor Management Standards.

Online Heavy Equipment Classes Open for Enrollment for all MN High School Students Until August 30

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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Enrollment is currently open until August 30 for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49 high school pathway program.

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  • Enrollment is currently open until August 30 for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49 high school pathway program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005668/en/
    This program is in partnership with Minnesota Virtual Academy ( MNVA ) and offers high school students the ability to complete online courses that expose them to career opportunities in the heavy equipment industry.
  • These courses include construction exploration, basic grade and construction math, construction equipment fundamentals, and basic maintenance of mobile equipment.
  • High school students can enroll in these online courses from any school district in the state of Minnesota.

IMPAC5 announces Young Professionals Committee ahead of International Youth Day

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - Sixteen exceptional young professionals from around the world are joining the leadership of the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5).

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - Sixteen exceptional young professionals from around the world are joining the leadership of the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5).
  • Todayon the eve of International Youth DayIMPAC5 is proud to announce that a powerful Congress programming stream, by and for young professionals, will be created with these remarkable young leaders at the helm.
  • Eight of the sixteen Young Professionals Committee members are from Canada, including six Indigenous members from across the country.
  • Now more than ever, it's important to ensure young voices, ideas and opinions are woven throughout the narrative of international gatherings like IMPAC5.

SimSpray Expands Training Offerings with Portable SimSpray Go: Powder

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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"SimSpray Go: Powder provides a cutting-edge powder coating application training program," said Matthew Wallace, CEO and President of VRSim.

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  • "SimSpray Go: Powder provides a cutting-edge powder coating application training program," said Matthew Wallace, CEO and President of VRSim.
  • Trainees can practice powder coating applications and improve their skills in every training session.
  • SimSpray Go: Powder's ease-of-use, minimal setup, and intuitive design make it simple to integrate into training programs.
  • For more information about SimSpray and SimSpray Go: Powder, visit: https://www.simspray.net/
    VRSim is an experienced developer of interactive training tools for the skilled trades.

International Union of Elevator Constructors Statement on the Passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Union of Elevator Constructors today issued the following statement following the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Union of Elevator Constructors today issued the following statement following the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:
    "The epitome of solidarity and grit, President Trumka was nothing short of a working-class hero," said IUEC General President Frank J. Christensen.
  • "A champion of workers and working families across the country, his prowess as a labor leader was only matched by his decency.
  • "Rich and his vision will be sorely missed by working people and the labor movement in its entirety.
  • On behalf of the more than 30,000 members represented by the International Union of Elevator Constructors, we pledge to honor his legacy with action."

Grouse shooting provides most sustainable form of moorland management, according to new report

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Monday, August 9, 2021
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The review into sustainable driven grouse shooting was designed to look both at the sustainability of grouse shooting, and the various alternative uses of moorland that others suggest.

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  • The review into sustainable driven grouse shooting was designed to look both at the sustainability of grouse shooting, and the various alternative uses of moorland that others suggest.
  • Furthermore, the report concludes that when driven grouse shooting is done properly as part of integrated moorland management, itissustainable.
  • Because grouse shooting can be an emotive subject, it was vital that the authors of the report collected all of the available scientific evidence and evaluated it objectively.
  • The majority of upland areas where driven grouse shooting takes place have developed a sustainable model of operation.