Should we feel sorry for estate agents? Apr 10, 2008
" And we shouldn't forget the other professions affected, he adds, like removal firms, builders and joiners. Glass half-full But estate agents are such optimistic people (or great actors), says property blogger Ben Brandt, that you won't find any of them feeling sorry for themselves. You quickly forget what they've done for you when you sign on the dotted line Ben BrandtProperty blogger "Nothing seems to bother them or get in their way, and they have this incredibly bullish view of the market... (BBC News -- UK)
Flat rate expenses: Table of agreed amounts for employers Apr 10, 2008
a. Joiners and carpenters ... a. Carpenters, cabinetmakers, joiners, wood carvers and woodcutting machinists. (Accounting Web, UK)
Grits dish tastes like home Apr 4, 2008
We re joiners, Witkowsky said of her friends. They also provide a great support network, especially when their husbands or wives are deployed into war zones. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Change To Win Testifies Before Congress on Dangerous Patterns of Abuse by Large Corporate Employers Apr 1, 2008
The seven affiliated unions are: Service Employees International Union, UNITE HERE, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Laborers' International Union of North America, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and United Farm Workers of America. SOURCE Change to Win. (PR Newswire)
Black Tide Debuts at #73 on Billboard ... Over 11,300 Units Scanned!!! Black Tide to Play Jimmy Kimmel Live Tomorrow Night!!! Mar 28, 2008
Black Tide on tour: 3/26 -- Bakersfield, CA -- Studio 99 3/30 -- Colorado Springs, CO -- The Black Sheep 3/31 -- Denver, CO -- Marquis Theater 4/02 -- Tulsa, OK -- Bob's (Cain's Second Stage) 4/04 -- San Antonio, TX -- Sunken Garden Amphitheatre SOLD OUT UK Headline Tour: 4/13 -- Glasgow Barfly 4/14 -- Liverpool Bar Academy 4/15 -- Birmingham Bar Academy 4/16 -- London Islington Bar Academy 4/17 -- Southampton Joiners Black Tide at Rock on the Range: 5/18 -- Columbus, OH -- Columbus Crew... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Obituaries for Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Mar 25, 2008
Jack was a labor leader and 58-year member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America-local Union 1143, member of Local 14 of the United Rubber Workers while working at the La Crosse Rubber Mills, past president of Carpenters Local 1143 and a current member, and past alderman and president of the city council of La Crosse. He joined the staff of Wisconsin State AFL-CIO in 1969 and was elected secretary-treasurer in 1970, and was their legislative director. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Time is passing instant photography by Mar 16, 2008
Think of the gridded album cover for Talking Heads' "More Songs About Buildings and Food"; Andy Warhol's innumerable on-the-fly, smile-for-the-camera snapshots from his Interview period; or, best of all, David Hockney's perspective-defying Cubist constructions, what he calls "joiners," such as "Pearblossom Highway #2" or "Billy Wilder lighting his cigar.". In his book "Camera Lucida," Barthes writes, "Polaroid? Fun, but disappointing, except when a great photographer is involved." It was one... (Boston Globe)
Nursery fearsThe BBC's undercover probe into childminder inspections Mar 5, 2008
"The care and safety of our children is of utmost importance. Buttons has regularly received favourable Ofsted reports one as recently as February 2008. "New joiners undertake a full induction programme and there are procedures in place to ensure the safety of children. We take any allegations or criticism very seriously and will investigate these complaints and take appropriate action. (BBC News -- UK)
Many workers 'asbestos ignorant' Feb 22, 2008
It surveyed builders, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, joiners and gas fitters and found one in 10 had felt under pressure to continue working even if they suspected asbestos was present. In addition, nearly a third mistakenly believed all asbestos had now been removed from British buildings. (BBC News -- UK)
Change to Win labor federation to endorse Obama Feb 22, 2008
The vote was unanimous although the United Farm Workers, the Laborers' International Union and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners had abstained. The farmworkers already had endorsed Clinton; the Carpenters originally endorsed John Edwards, who has dropped out, and the Laborers have yet to make an endorsement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Powerful union expected to endorse Obama Feb 15, 2008
The Teamsters, the Laborers' International Union of North America, and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America have yet to endorse a candidate. The seventh union, the United Farm Workers, endorsed Clinton in January. (Albany Times Union)
2008 run ends where it began Jan 31, 2008
Leaders of the United Steelworkers and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, two unions that endorsed Edwards, said they would make no endorsements before Tuesday. In California, Jeanine Meyer Rodriguez, a spokeswoman for the Service Employees International Union, said Edwards' withdrawal came too late for the union to aid another candidate before next week's vote. (USA Today)
Burger: Change Begins Now in America Jan 29, 2008
" About Change to Win Change to Win is a partnership of seven unions and six million members founded in 2005 to organize workers of the new American economy. Change to Win committed to restoring the American Dream so that all workers have a paycheck that can support a family, affordable health care, a secure and dignified retirement, and the opportunity for the next generation to be better off. The seven affiliated unions are: Service Employees International Union, UNITE HERE, United Food and... (PR Newswire)
Housing crashes through floor Jan 22, 2008
Local chapters of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America whose members work on residential projects have shrunk by about 10%, or 200 to 300 people over the past couple of years, estimates Frank Libby, second vice-president of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. The market "is probably worse than it was in the early '90s," he says. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Caucuses daunting, especially for Latinos Jan 18, 2008
John Edwards has the backing of several unions with large Latino memberships, including the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Mrs. Clinton has received the endorsement of many in Nevada's small but growing Latino political community. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Final campaign push in Iowa Jan 2, 2008
In addition to the steel workers and the United Mine Workers unions, who jointly endorsed Mr. Edwards' campaign back in September, the candidate's effort has been abetted by groups including the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and several locals of the Service Employees International Union. The International Association of Fire Fighters, which got considerable credit for Sen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Unions slog for Edwards Jan 1, 2008
He has picked up labor lingo, referring to members of the crowd as "brothers and sisters."On Monday, members of such unions as the steelworkers, Iowa Postal Workers, state chapters of the Service Employees International Union, the International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and Unite Here paid him back, going door to door in key cities across Iowa handing out Edwards literature. At a recent Des Moines rally, members of the United Steelworkers clad in in blue T-shirts warmed up the crowd... (News & Observer)
A generational divide Dec 27, 2007
In the community, the Irvings have never been joiners. One prominent Saint John business leader confesses he has never actually met Jim Irving, perhaps the most powerful businessman in the province. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
After centuries of secrecy, freemasons seek publicity Dec 27, 2007
He says the membership shrank rapidly as the World War II generation, which he described as a generation of joiners, has continued to age and die. But now there's a feeling in the group - not yet backed up by statistics - that the tide has turned and that a new generation is "looking for something beyond themselves, an anchor to stabilize their lives," Fletcher says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
It's time to stop cutting corners on killer highway Dec 23, 2007
" Mr Turner long tormented himself with the idea that if only he had given his mother a longer hug, the accident might never have happened. At least the stretch of highway through his electorate is now all dual carriageway. But after 18 years of promises, much of the 700-kilometre road is still a lethal two-lane goat track between Hexham and the Queensland border. The flowers and crosses dotted along the side of the road are testament to its dangers. While some of the 44 deaths every year have... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Your Incredible Neighbors: GV man continues to serve veterans Dec 5, 2007
It s been a trend that members of the younger generation really aren t joiners, but we recruit where we can. All the retired military service organizations are losing members and attrition is generally due to death, and not bringing in new members. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Pension squeezeHow Royal Mail's new scheme will cut postmen's pensions Dec 4, 2007
The Royal Mail scheme is the largest pension scheme in the UK in which existing members, not just new joiners, have been told by their employer that they must accept changes which will see them worse off. Earlier this month the Royal Mail sent a 44-page booklet to every employee spelling out the impending changes. (BBC News -- UK)
A dark diagnosis reaffirmed a commitment Nov 15, 2007
He has sought and received the endorsements of unions, including the United Steelworkers, the United Mine Workers of America, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, and the Transport Workers Union of America, together totaling more than 3 million members. Edwards has vowed to end poverty in the country by 2036 by creating jobs, raising the minimum wage, and strengthening unions, among other initiatives. (Boston Globe)
House panel tackles illegal foreign timber Nov 8, 2007
The new legislation is supported by the Hardwood Federation, the American Forest and Paper Association, the International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the environmental community, Rahall said. Companies that import significant amounts of foreign wood and wood products, such as Lowes Home Improvement, also back the new legislation. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Clinton Wins Key Union Endorsement Nov 1, 2007
Edwards has been endorsed by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, the United Steelworkers of America, the United Mine Workers of America and the Transport Workers Union, as well as about a dozen state chapters of the Service Employees International Union. Illinois Sen. (CBS News)
Combating Work at Home Loneliness Oct 31, 2007
Even women who not think of themselves as joiners need to have outside contacts to avoid isolation burn out. Membership in professional organizations, associations, or the local Chamber of Commerce is not only good for the resume, but is also an opportunity to keep up with current ideas and to network and build business contacts. (Suite101.com)
Plumbers rolling in it as cost of building goes through roof Oct 30, 2007
Chronic shortages of workers in key trades are driving up building and renovation costs, and the prices paid to plumbers, bricklayers, joiners and builders. "We charge people $100 an hour, and I've been working for about 18 months. Other places I know charge much more," said Michael Punzet, who works for Ben's Plumbing in Bondi. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Arts and crafts Oct 25, 2007
A survey this year for Maine Built Boats, an industry group established in 2005 to strengthen Maine's boat building industry, found that almost every boatyard needed workers, including carpenters, welders and joiners. Some have had to use agencies to bring in contract workers from places such as Louisiana and Florida. (USA Today)
EU May Trim Biofuel Crop Cash After Extra Land Sown Oct 9, 2007
From 2007, the bloc's newest joiners, including Bulgaria and Romania, get the same payments. A flat-rate subsidy of 45 euros (US$63. (Planet Ark, United States)
SEIU down to 3 Dems for endorsement Sep 20, 2007
Only one of Change To Win's unions has endorsed a candidate: the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners endorsed Edwards in August. The AFL-CIO has said it will not endorse anyone in the early primaries, but has freed its unions to endorse. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Transport Workers Union Endorses Edwards Sep 7, 2007
He also has been endorsed by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. The Transport Workers Union has 200,000 members and retirees in airlines, railroads, public utilities and public transportation, including workers at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City, the nation's largest public transit system. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
'Era of engagement': Execs eye shareholders' increasing reach Sep 7, 2007
So this year, activist shareholders such as the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America pension fund filed 140 resolutions with companies, urging shareholders to approve majority voting. To the surprise of shareholders, more than half of those companies agreed to voluntarily adopt majority voting, so shareholders withdrew their resolutions, according to Bowie at ISS.. (USA Today -- Money)
Labor Day Factoids From The Census Bureau Sep 5, 2007
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the first observance of Labor Day is believed to have been a parade of 10,000 workers on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by Peter J. McGuire, a Carpenters and Joiners Union secretary. "By 1893, more than half the states were observing a Labor Day on one day or another, and Congress passed a bill to establish a federal holiday in 1894. President Grover Cleveland signed the bill soon afterward -- designating the first Monday in September as Labor... (RealtyTimes)
Stone, wood and love Sep 4, 2007
Within that were gaps for 500 speciality bricklayers, carpenters and slate and tile roofers, 400 joiners, lead workers and stonemasons, 300 painters and decorators and 300 thatchers. THREATENED SKILLS Stonemasonry Steeple jacking Dry-stone walling Bricklaying and lime work Lead working Painting and decorating Carpentry and joinery Iron work Thatching. (BBC News -- UK)
Edwards picks up major union endorsements Sep 4, 2007
Edwards already has received an endorsement from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Clinton was endorsed by the United Transportation Union and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. (CNN)
A little history about Labor Day Sep 4, 2007
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting the holiday's according to the labor department. However, others say Matthew Maguire, a machinist, founded the holiday, a claim recent research seems to support, the department's Web site said. (The Daily Reflector)
Unions reflect region's changing economy Sep 3, 2007
His group received its charter from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America on June 17, 1942 ... While the local chapter is undoubtedly in decline, the Carpenters Industrial Council, which is affiliated with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, is growing by eaps and bounds, Woodworth said. (Missoulian, MT)
A glance at union endorsements Sep 2, 2007
International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners; plans to endorse in September 2007. . (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Clinton says N.H. stories keep her 'fired up' in run Aug 31, 2007
Edwards yesterday announced he is being backed by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, with more than 520,000 members. The formal endorsement will be made at a rally of union members Sept. 8 in New Hampshire. (Boston Globe -- Nation)
Lendman: War on Workers Pt.1 Aug 28, 2007
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) did as well in 2001, and the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) left in 2006. They formed a new Change to Win federation in September, 2005 representing about 5. (Zmag.org)
Attrition, pomp threaten to render historic Odd Fellows fraternity irrelevant Aug 26, 2007
Once we were a nation of joiners, and so many joined the Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization whose name stems from an English journalist's observation in 1745. He found it "odd" to see "fellows," rather than the aristocracy, helping widows, orphans, and one another. (Boston Globe)
Local boy in need of stomach, full intestinal transplant ... Westmoreland tosses hat into ring for VPPJ District Nine ... Student safety on the minds of state schools personnel ... New Orleans makes FEMA deadline for list of hurricane damaged streets ... New business coalition to push political candidates ... Staples hiring 400 in Baton Rouge area ... State filmmaker presents documentary on wetlands ... Entergy agrees to buy nuclear components ... Thousands of homeowners race to beat deadline for hurricane recovery grants ... Jena High School 'noose' tree ordered to be cut down ... AG to judge: make lawyers for nursing home owners apologize ... Community Calendar ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="20px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Thursday, August 02, 2007 Eleven year old Leesville native, Darian Hutchinson, awaits a stomach and full intestinal transplant, to be performed at the Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. His family is seeking support from the community to help defray the cost of travel, relocation and recovery expenses. Pictured is Darian Hutchinson, 11, (left) with his seven-year-old brother, Kobe Joiner (right). (Photo submitted.) Local boy in need of stomach, full intestinal transplant Aug 2, 2007
The Joiners have made and are selling 250 raffle tickets for 10 each to help raise money for their travel expenses. The winner will receive 500. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Post-World War II Kansans reflective of nation, with nuances, speaker says Jul 11, 2007
Kansans of the 1950s also became joiners of modern churches, clubs and embraced the modern media, he said. Price's presentation was cosponsored by the Heritage Homes Association and Kansas Humanities Council. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Obituaries for Wednesday, July 4, 2007 Jul 4, 2007
He was awarded his United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Journeyman s Certificate in 1966 in San Francisco. He worked at San Francisco State University for 33 years and as a carpenter supervisor gained a reputation as an expert craftsman and valuable employee. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Hot Box, TV to talk about Jun 20, 2007
Joiners: Jesse L. Martin has inked a deal to return to NBC's Law & Order next season, his ninth as Det. Ed Green. (Toronto Star)
Custom carpenter nails his niche Jun 4, 2007
By Farnoosh Torabi, Special to amNewYork June 4, 2007. In 2005 Alan Moshe left the technology industry for a career that offered more hands-on satisfaction -- literally. (Newsday -- New York City)
Family awaits soldier's remains Jun 2, 2007
"It makes me proud to know he was out there searching for them," said Dana Bean, a member of the local union of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. "I am thinking a lot about that family in Lawrence and what that must be like, to be waiting for word.". (Boston Globe)
Obituaries for Thursday, May 31, 2007 May 31, 2007
Viola was a member of the Altar Society at the church, a member of the Portland Homemakers and a project leader for the Jolly Joiners 4-H Club. On the farm she raised chickens, loved to watch birds and designed beautiful rock gardens and flowerbeds. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Michelin to axe UK staff pension May 2, 2007
Michelin is one of the small but growing number of employers who are not only closing schemes to new joiners, but also evicting existing contributors and offering them membership of new schemes that are often cheaper for the company as well ... But for future employment with the company, members will have to transfer to the money purchase pension scheme, which was introduced for new joiners in 2005. (BBC News -- Business)
Summer Of Love Apr 21, 2007
Hippies were joiners, inclusive folk who wanted the golden gates open for all; once it became clear thousands of kids would be flooding San Francisco after school was let out in '67, they were begging everyone to stay away. A fascinating moment in American history, Dolgin and Franco don't fully explore the movement's residue beyond the actor Peter Coyote, who enthusiastically ruminates on cultural changes the hippies affected. (Variety)
A candle for conservation Mar 30, 2007
"You can enjoy that two hours any way you wish." It operates with a loose, voluntary, 21st century spirit of networking; joiners can log on to the website () and post their own activities, possibly using Google Maps to pinpoint the event and share messages with others. The small personal gestures relentlessly promoted in Japan -- recycling, "lights down," wearing thermal underwear -- may not be as effective as fuel-efficient cars or green buildings, but they help build public consensus for the... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Umsobomvu Youth Fund helps 1 864 Cape entrepreneurs Mar 20, 2007
The third visit was to Anthea Jacobs, who owns Exclusive Joiners, which makes wooden doors, shutters and tables. She said the UYF helped with due diligence, accounting, branding and Web-based marketing vouchers. (Business Report, South Africa)
University squeeze on children of graduates Mar 18, 2007
Middle-class pupils face losing out on university places if their parents have degrees and professional jobs, after changes to the admissions system. For the first time, applicants will be asked to reveal whether their parents also went to university, as part of moves to attract more working-class students into higher education. (Times Online)
Obituaries - 3/3/2007 Mar 3, 2007
He was a member of Local Union 547 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Mr. Flores was preceded in death by his brother, Reynaldo Flores Nieto, in 2006. (North County Times)
House Stands With Workers on the Employee Free Choice Act Mar 2, 2007
The seven partner unions are: International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Laborers' International Union of North America, Service Employees International Union, UNITE HERE, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, United Farm Workers of America, and United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. SOURCE Change to Win. (PR Newswire)
Sixty-five years of pounding nails Mar 2, 2007
MONTROSE Bob Vermazen, of rural Montrose, was recently honored by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 1260 of Southeast Iowa, for 65 years of service. The union honors members with a pin for every five years of membership. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Final salary pensions on the slide Feb 21, 2007
Research from the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) found that 67% of defined benefit schemes are now closed to new joiners. According to the NAPF, in 2006 alone one in 10 final salary or defined benefits pension schemes, which are usually more generous than alternative money purchase or defined contribution plans, shut its doors to new members. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
- Timothy Garton Ash: Kosovo needs independence now Feb 15, 2007
The other 2014 joiners are Montenegro, Bosnia and Albania. (Croatia and Macedonia slipped in a bit earlier and, in case you're wondering, Turkey joins in 2020. (Guardian Unlimited)
Today's Obits Feb 9, 2007
WE REMEMBER: Jim joined the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of American Local No. 921 as an apprentice in 1946. Elected in 1955 as the Union's Business Representative and Treasurer, he held the office for 27 years, enjoying more than 50 years of service with the trade. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Tools of the trade Jan 23, 2007
It's overseen by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and the contractors who employ its members. There, apprentices are taught the creation of everything from rough house frames to exquisitely detailed millwork, often using high-tech power equipment. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
New BA pension details revealed Jan 9, 2007
" The deal covers the members of the New Airways Pension Scheme, which was closed to new joiners in 2003. It has 20,000 deferred BA staff - people who have left BA but have not yet retired - and 15,000 pensioners. Neither of these groups will be affected by the plan. Mr Williams said: "Without having resolved it (the deficit) the company's contribution would have gone from 235m a year to around 500m a year, which would not have been acceptable in the long term. " SEE ALSO 08 Jan 07 | Business... (BBC News -- Business)
Experts: Resolve realistic goals Jan 1, 2007
Before spring rolls around, the January joiners are nowhere to be found. Coming up with a lofty New Year s resolution is easy, experts say. (Scranton Times, PA)
