Pensions – Page 21 – People's World

Musicians getting same harsh treatment as steelworkers

June 26, 2012 By Susan Webb

Violinists of the world, unite? Orchestra musicians across the U.S. are getting the same harsh treatment by management as steelworkers, city and state workers and others.

Strikers blast Caterpillar greed, reject concessions

May 14, 2012 By John Bachtell

Unabashed corporate greed, is how striking workers are describing Caterpillar's efforts to slash wages and benefits while eliminating pensions and seniority rights at their plant here.

Workers say fight to save Post Office goes on

May 1, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

By a 62-37 vote on Apr. 25, the Senate approved a modified postal "reform" bill, S1789. The battle over the future of the Postal Service now moves to the GOP-run House.

San Jose council candidate goes to bat for workers’ pensions

April 26, 2012 By Henry Millstein

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The June 5 election here is about pensions and who will pay for financial meltdown, workers or those who caused it.

Teamsters proposal to restructure bankrupt Hostess

April 19, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The Teamsters' proposal demands executives, as well as all stakeholders, share equally in financial sacrifices for Hostess to emerge from bankruptcy "instead of paying lip-service to the concept."