Change to Win

May 22, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC – The following is a statement from Change to Win executive director Greg Tarpinian on the introduction today of federal legislation to prevent the misclassification of employees as independent contractors.

“Change to Win applauds the introduction of the Employee Misclassification Prevention Act of 2008. This legislation will go a long way to prevent and redress theft by unscrupulous companies that misclassify their employees as independent contractors in order to deny them legal wages and benefits.    » read more »

Members of Congress, Colombian And U.S. Unions Pledge Continued Opposition To Pending Trade Deal

May 14, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seven leaders from the largest Colombian unions joined members of Congress and U.S. labor leaders for a news conference on Capitol Hill today to pledge their continued opposition to the pending U.S. – Colombian Free Trade Agreement, despite continued lobbying by the Bush administration and the Colombian government.

Colombia FTA protesters: Photo by b.wu (CC)    » read more »

April 16, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC – The following is a statement from Change to Win executive director Greg Tarpinian on the introduction yesterday of federal legislation to prevent the misclassification of employees as independent contractors.

“Change to Win applauds the introduction of the Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act by U.S. Reps. Jim McDermott, Richard Neal, and John Tierney. This long-overdue legislation will clamp down on companies that have turned tax fraud into a business model.

“Genuine independent contractors and entrepreneurs have an important place in our economy and the workforce. But when unscrupulous companies cut corners and misclassify their employees as independent contractors, they are swindling everyone.    » read more »

April 11, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is a statement from Change to Win executive director Greg Tarpinian calling on Sen. Clinton to sever all ties with Mark Penn after media reports revealed he is still participating in campaign strategy calls, conducting polling, dispensing advice and managing Clinton's direct-mail operation, despite being stripped of his “chief campaign strategist” title.

Hillary Clinton campaign strategist Mark Penn: Photo by Dan Patterson (CC)

Change to Win launched an online campaign today calling on Sen. Hillary Clinton to sever all ties with her campaign strategist Mark Penn.    » read more »

April 10, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC – The following is a statement from Change to Win chair Anna Burger regarding U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announced plans to delay a vote on the Colombia Free Trade Agreement.

“Change to Win applauds Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., for resisting strong-arm tactics by the White House and reasserting congressional authority over our nation’s trade policies. The U.S. House should not bring the Colombia Free Trade Agreement to a vote this year. We need a new ‘fair’ trade model before any new trade agreements are considered.”    » read more »

April 8, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Change to Win sent a letter to all members of the United States Congress today demanding they reject the Colombia Free Trade Agreement that President Bush sent to Congress and has promised to sign, despite strong opposition expressed by the Democratic leadership. Congress has 90 days to act on the Colombia trade deal.

Colombia Free Trade Agreement protesters: Photo by A Look Askance (CC)    » read more »

Change to Win Unions Urge Senate Subcommittee: Greater Oversight Needed for Waste Management, Inc. and Other Companies with Dangerous Pattern of Safety Violations

April 1, 2008 -- (Washington, D.C.) –The Senate Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety heard testimony today from unions in the Change to Win partnership on the need for greater oversight by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of companies with a history of serious, ongoing safety violations—including waste hauling giant Waste Management, Inc (NYSE: WMI).    » read more »