News Archive of February 2009

Good Jobs Townhall, February 28, 2009
Released Date: 27 Feb 2009

Press: WTAE

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Good Jobs Townhall-- Employee Free Choice Act Now
Released Date: 27 Feb 2009

Press: KDKA

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North Side activists press developer, Rendell for jobs
Released Date: 10 Feb 2009

Press: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

North Side residents Tuesday petitioned Gov. Ed Rendell to nix a $4 million subsidy to build a privately owned concert venue unless the developer gives its neighbors first crack at jobs.

Northside United, a group of pro-labor activists, collected 800 letters from people calling for the creation of a community benefits agreement that would require developer Continental Real Estate Cos. to offer jobs with competitive wages and benefits to North Siders.

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Northside United Delivers Letters to Governor's Office
Released Date: 9 Feb 2009

Press: WTAE

PITTSBURGH -- Residents of Pittsburgh's North Side are hoping letters with 800 signatures will send a message to Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell.Close to a dozen residents from the North Side dropped off petitions to the governor's office on Tuesday morning, protesting progress on the North Shore development project.The petitioners are asking that no more public subsidies be made available to the developer.

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