Clinton Economic Conference
Economists and business leaders spoke on the balance between the environment, technology, and economic growth in the third session on the second day of the Clinton economic conference in the…
558 viewsEconomists and business leaders spoke on the balance between the environment, technology, and economic growth in the third session on the second day of the Clinton economic conference in the…
558 viewsThe rally continued. Members of Congress from steel-producing states, union representatives and others rallied in support of tariffs on foreign steel imports, asking President Bush to save t…
249 viewsThe International Trade Commission held a conference on steel import safeguards.
380 viewsThe International Trade Commission heard testimony from members of Congress, union executives and others about steel import safeguards. The program begins in progress and is interrupted by …
360 viewsExperts talked about balancing the needs of a capitalist economy and the family unit. Recent concerns about wage levels, overtime hours, and temporary positions provided the context for this…
153 viewsIra Magaziner, a senior advisor to President Clinton, spoke about the importance of good health care for all Americans. He suggested that the health care task force is attempting to arrive a…
37 viewsLabor Secretary Robert Reich discussed the Clinton administration’s effort to pass a bill to ban the permanent replacement of striking workers. He stated that the administration is also work…
39 viewsSenator Harris Wofford (D-Pennsylvania) spoke about the union workers in his state and the important role they play in regulating business. Mickey Kantor, U.S. Trade Representative, talked a…
30 viewsSenator Metzenbaum spoke about the important role unions play in the U.S. He stated that he will work for the remainder of his term to repeal the so-called “scab” legislation that allows com…
21 viewsKaren Ignagni spoke about President Bill Clinton’s effort to bring affordable health care to low and middle income Americans. She described the need for a consolidated union effort to gain s…
53 viewsMs. Tyson discussed the president’s plan to revitalize the U.S. economy. She emphasized the importance of the relationship between labor unions and effective economic policy. She spoke on th…
22 viewsPresident Williams spoke about the importance of the union’s right to strike and demand good working conditions and minimal salaries. He also spoke out against the minimum wage and a 1939 Su…
42 viewsCorrespondents, representatives of manufacturing and labor groups, and legislators participated in a forum on the North American Free Trade Agreement during a symposium entitled, “Towards a …
41 viewsNews Conference by the Cuomo Commission on the Steel Industry at The National Press Club
139 viewsAFL-CIO had a board meeting that announced the endorsement of Dukakis and Bush.
68 viewsExperts from various areas of interest including a correspondent from Newsweek, a member of the Canadian Parliament, and a union president, spoke at a congressional symposium about the Cana…
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