Monthly Archives: July 2012

National College Players Association (NCPA) – their time has come

Posted on July 30, 2012 by oklahomafed

College football players bring in millions to major universities, yet they get paid nothing. One injury, and their career is over. The time has come to change this inequity. http://www.ncpanow.org/        

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August 1936. “People living in miserable poverty. Elm Grove, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.” Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration.

Posted on July 30, 2012 by oklahomafed
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I don’t understand this – Detroit

Posted on July 19, 2012 by oklahomafed

10,000 homeless on the streets of Detroit on any given night. Detroit is getting ready to tear down thousands of empty houses.  

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Get some consumer help – Consumer action handbook – Great reaource

Posted on July 17, 2012 by oklahomafed

If you’re feeling uncertain about your finances, the Consumer Action Handbook is the place to find answers to your questions about credit cards, bank accounts and managing debt. Learn to create a smart money management plan, get a handle on … Continue reading →

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Happy 100th Birthday Woody Guthrie July 14, 2012

Posted on July 14, 2012 by oklahomafed
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The story of the labor mo…

Posted on July 12, 2012 by oklahomafed

The story of the labor movement needs to be taught in every school in this land… America is a living testimonial to what free men and women, organized in free democratic trade unions can do to make a better life … we ought to be proud of it! – Hubert Humphrey

Address to the 1977 Minnesota State AFL-CIO Convention.

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Native Tulsan and Internationally Famous Broadcaster Paul Harvey’s reflection on Tulsa from the Congressional Record

Posted on July 11, 2012 by oklahomafed

PAUL HARVEY’S HOMECOMING — HON. PHILIP M. CRANE (Extension of Remarks – August 05, 1994)   [Page: E1664]   —   HON. PHILIP M. CRANE   in the House of Representatives   FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1994     Mr. CRANE. … Continue reading →

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Wildland Firefighters have health benefits – Good news from the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE)

Posted on July 11, 2012 by oklahomafed

Brothers and Sisters, As you know, your union has long been an advocate for extending benefits to temporary seasonal federal employees. We are proud to announce that yesterday, in response to NFFE’s nationwide campaign to expand health care to wildland … Continue reading →

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Taken a spin in an MG lately?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by oklahomafed

Chinese to make MG Sportscars in Oklahoma – CBS news – July 13, 2006

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Great news!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by oklahomafed

Belgium-based Asco Incorporated to open new U.S. production facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma    http://www.fditracker.com/2012/07/belgium-based-asco-incorporated-to-open.html

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