I am pleased to announce that the workers of the
Economic Policy Institute -- economists, programmers,
librarians, administrative assistants, receptionist, etc.
have organized and affiliated with the International
Federation of Professional and Technical Employees
(IFPTE). Unlike some other union elections, the card
check was unanimous.
To their credit, Management (!) was amenable to the
decision and agreed to the basics of recognition
with little difficulty.
I'd be interested to know of other union locals
(outside the IFPTE) that include non-academic
economists, statisticians, or social scientists
in general. Meanwhile, forgive me for sitting
here in my office, chuckling like a madman.
MBS
"I feel better than James Brown."
-- Was Not Was
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Max B. Sawicky 202-775-8810 (voice)
Economic Policy Institute 202-775-0819 (fax)
1660 L Street, NW [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036
