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Topping out of Rouge powerhouse another step toward more power
Date: Sep-01-2000
The predicted long, hot summer never materialized for Michigan this year, so record high demand for electricity to power the state's air conditioners never happened, either. The cooler weather made...
We mourn death of building trades giant Jack Wood
Date: Sep-01-2000
Jack Wood, a legend at the Greater Detroit Building Trades Council for more than 20 years, passed away Aug. 22, 2000 after an extended illness. He was 81. Mr. Wood...
Low voter turnout makes your vote a high priority
Date: Aug-18-2000
Michigan Building Trades 43rd Convention MT. PLEASANT - Unity and political action, always familiar themes to organized labor, were once again atop the agenda during the 43rd annual convention of...
NEWS BRIEFS
Date: Aug-18-2000
Labor Day Parade set for Sept. 1 Make plans to attend the 2000 edition of the Detroit Labor Day parade, scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 4....
State's jobless can expect new recordkeeping; not new benefits
Date: Aug-18-2000
The Michigan Unemployment Agency (UA) will introduce a new "wage record system" on Oct. 1, which is expected to save the state recordkeeping costs while having a nominal effect on...
Sullivan stays on at building trades; vows aggressive organizing, political push
Date: Aug-18-2000
AFL-CIO Building Trades Department convention delegates unanimously elected Edward C. Sullivan as president and Joseph Maloney as secretary-treasurer for five-year terms at the July 25 constitutional convention. Sullivan, 55, had...
Top to bottom trades have right stuff at Metro's Midfield Terminal
Date: Aug-18-2000
Iron workers reach for the top Iron workers topped out the new Midfield Terminal at Metro Airport Aug. 9, moving the mile-long structure another step toward completion. "The $1.2 billion...
Under a runway, tile setters provide a nice finishing touch
Date: Aug-18-2000
While iron workers were topping out the Midfield Terminal structure, a much lower area of Metro Airport was continuing to get attention by the building trades. Many hands are applying...
With George W., 'compassion' is in the eye of the beholder
Date: Aug-18-2000
A compassionate conservative? The record of George Bush during his years as Texas governor indicates otherwise. Chosen earlier this month at the Republican National Convention as that party's candidate for...
Boilermakers are tops on Rouge-Edison project
Date: Aug-04-2000
Boilermakers Local 169 members received the "Top Craft" award from the Raytheon Constructors Inc. (now the Washington Group) for their good work on the Detroit Edison River Rouge Unit One...