N. CA Bricklayers And Hodcarriers Demand Stronger Protections From DOL-KQED Radio News

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Tue, Mar 2, 2010 4:39PM

Members of LIUNA 166 and Bricklayers Local 3 picketed the Department of Labor on March 1, 2010 to protest the
growing retaliation by union officials for labor activity in their locals and the lack of enforcement by the agency.

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N. CA Bricklayers And Hodcarriers Demand Stronger Protections-KQED Radio News
http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201003011557

Mon, Mar 1, 2010 -- 3:57 PM

Apple Audit Reveals Labor Violations / Bricklayers Demand Stronger Protections
Apple says it's taking steps to address labor law violations by some of its foreign suppliers. The Cupertino-based company says audits of 102 facilities conducted last year found more than a dozen serious violations of labor laws or Apple's own rules. Violations included the use of underage labor. Also, disgruntled Bay Area bricklayers and their assistants -- also known as hod carriers -- are demanding greater protection from the U.S. Department of Labor.

For more information: http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201003011557

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