Andrew Stern News
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Labor Steamed at Debt Deal, But Do They Blame Obama?Labor leaders are angry at the debt deal, but most lay the blame at the feet of Congressional Republicans, but not all.
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State of Labor: Wisconsin Showdown Puts Unions Back in National Spotlight… sympathetic party in a bitter debate. Andy Stern , the former president of the Service ..... that we're seeing right now." Stern agreed. "I think there's an incredible ..... attack without a financial purpose," Stern said. "I think that's all been …
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The Note: Take It Or Leave It
… agenda, it is becoming a regular attention grabber to raise the specter of a primary challenge,’ said former SEIU president Andy Stern . ‘In the case of President Obama, it deserves to be idle chatter.’” http://politi.co/h7LicF …
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$4 Trillion Deficit Reduction Plan a No-Go
… Schakowsky, and former labor leader Andrew Stern . Stern acknowledged the existence ..... other an investment deficit. Stern , the former president of SEIU , unveiled yesterday a plan ..... plan deserves a vote,” Stern said. “This president needs …
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Nail in the Coffin: Stern to Vote No On Deficit Commission
… Saenz : ABC News has learned Andrew Stern will vote no on the deficit ..... nearly $4 trillion. Mr. Stern , the former president of the SEIU , has informed co-chairmen ..... the plan to Congress. Mr. Stern joins Sen. Max Baucus and ..... deficit commission meeting, Mr. Stern voiced concerns with the plan …
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The Note: Bipartisanship -- For A Day
… Republicans will still control the House after the 2012 elections... http://pwire.at/ibAg0j @ ezraklein : Andy Stern takes on America's other deficit -- its investment deficit: http://wapo.st/g9SNq2 @ WSJWashington : Kasich …
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Just How 'Transparent' Is the Obama White House? Scientists Try to Help… Anna Burger ? She was just ahead of Robert Wolf and Andrew Stern . Other names on the top-15 list were more familiar ..... there to lobby a sympathetic Democratic administration. Stern is her former boss. Wolf, the president of UBS Investment …
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Obama Fiscal Commission's Task Likened to 'Giving Dry Birth to a Porcupine'
… because a couple of panel members from opposing ideological camps are already beginning to work together. “You’ve got Andy Stern , who is a union guy, and you’ve got Tom Coburn, the two of them are working on something together,” said Simpson …
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The Note's Must-Reads for Thursday, April 15, 2010
… Journal’s Andy Pasztor: “Feud Over NASA Threatens America's Edge in Space” LINK Bloomberg’s Holly Rosenkrantz: “ SEIU ’s Stern Leaves After Missing Goal of Revitalizing Labor” LINK USA Today's On Deadline: "Arizona House OKs bill making it a crime …
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The Note's Must-Reads for Wednesday, April 14, 2010
… Hotel, First-Class Travel" LINK ANDREW STERN : The Washington Post’s Alec MacGillis: “At the peak of his influence, SEIU chief set to leave a mixed legacy ..... Melanie Trottman and Brody Mullins: “ Stern Leaving Amid Turmoil” LINK OTHER …
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SCOTUS Pick Should Serve 'Everyday People'… end the sanctions actually may be a little bit stronger will. We'll see how that plays out political powerhouse yes Andy Stern the president of SE IU that politically powerful union. Here in Washington is set to step down according to reports …
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Soft Sales: Dems Move On, But Health Care Lurks
… International Union President Andrew Stern , one of America's most ..... union's board and another SEIU official,” Politico’s Ben Smith reports . “Mr. Stern has led the nation’s most ..... secretary-treasurer, would succeed Mr. Stern .” Looking for friends …
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The Note's Must-Reads for Tuesday, April 13, 2010
… schools overhaul plan" LINK ANDREW STERN : The Wall Street Journal’s Kris Maher: “Labor's Stern Said to Be Resigning” LINK Politico’s Ben Smith: “ SEIU officials: Stern to resign” LINK The Washington ..... MacGillis: “Officials say SEIU president is stepping down from …
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Battle for Health Care Votes: Obama Ratchets Up Pressure… on that basis and if they can't stand up for their promises, then we have to consider what else we can do," said Andy Stern , president of the Service Employees International Union. Others are making a much darker prediction about what the …
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Obama Delays International Trip, Says Health Bill Is Rx for Deficit… on that basis and if they can't stand up for their promises, then we have to consider what else we can do," said Andy Stern , president of the Service Employees International Union. Others are making a much darker prediction about what the …
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President Obama Picks His Final Four (for the Debt Commission)
… Cote, former Young & Rubicam CEO Ann Fudge, former Clinton budget director Alice Rivlin, and the omnipresent SEIU president Andy Stern . These four, in addition to co-chairs Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson, complete the 6 members of the 18-person …
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SEIU ’s Stern : ‘Bad Choice of Words’ to Equate Senators to Terrorists
… ABC News’ Rick Klein reports: SEIU President Andy Stern is walking back an eyebrow-raising ..... It was a bad choice of words," Stern said on MSNBC yesterday . "What ..... Top Line” that same day, Stern said some moderate senators …
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Labor Chief: Sens. 'Acted Like Terrorists' on Health Care… the union if that really worked his favorite Republican. Nomination fight we are joined by the president and SCI Ewing Andy Stern . Thank you for being here sir appreciate it let's Begin with. You health care and and where we are post Massachusetts …
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Labor Chief: Senators "Acted Like Terrorists" on Health Care
… Washington for most of 2009 from defeat. SEIU President Andy Stern also charged that the reason Senate Democrats ..... t negotiate with terrorists,” Stern told us on ABC News’ “Top Line” today. Stern made his argument for this final health care …
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Big Chill: Obama takes on Congress over spending, process
… on the labor reaction Tuesday morning: “In advance of President Obama's State of the Union address, [ SEIU ] labor leaders Andy Stern and Anna Burger will join the Center for American Action Fund on Tuesday, January 26th, at 9:00am for an …
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Cadillac Ranch
Labor leaders such as Richard Trumka of the AFL-CIO and Andrew Stern of the Service Employees International Union meet today with ..... plans. Health Care for America (consisting of the AFL-CIO, SEIU , and others) has been blogging against the proposed tax vociferously …
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Rolling in Dough, Still Kicking Out Families
… letter sent a few weeks ago to Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein, Andy Stern , president of the Service Employees International Union ..... as the housing market was taking a turn toward disaster. Stern specifically asked that Goldman fully disclose all of the ..... Affordability Modification Program, or HAMP. According to the SEIU , citing Treasury, Litton has modified only 12 percent of …
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SEIU on Health Care: ‘President Obama Must Remember His Own Words From the Campaign’
… International Union this morning, SEIU President Andy Stern calls on union members to deliver ..... far -- at least not yet. Stern ’s letter follows a meeting yesterday of the SEIU ’s International Executive ..... Without mentioning him by name, Stern criticizes the way in which …
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Is Health Care Fight Worth Winning for Obama?
… physician, it's stunning." SEIU weighs in -- with a vow to continue ..... opposition to the Senate bill): " SEIU does not accept that this monumental ..... can be over without a fight," SEIU President Andy Stern writes. "President Obama must …
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Goldman Protests Mount… bailouts than them," said SEIU president Andy Stern . Stern insists that if the much ..... Goldman's bottom line," Stern says, urging Goldman to step ..... spokesman had no comment on the SEIU 's beef over Burger King's ..... healthcare eliminated overnight," Stern says. "There's Goldman ..... Goldman has strongly objected the SEIU 's stance on the Stella D'Oro …
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Stern : 'Too Early to Determine' an Employment RiseWe're joined here by the president of SE IU Andy Stern thank you very much for being here you attended the jobs ..... economy. Workers need a contract in some sense of security Andy Stern president SE U thank you very thank you very much today …
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SEIU's Andy Stern : ‘It Will be Obama's Waterloo' if Senate Can't Finish Health Care
… Rick Klein reports: It seems the SEIU 's Andy Stern and Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C ..... ABCNews.com's "Top Line," Stern told us that if the Senate can't ..... people are enormously frustrated," Stern told us. "It's taken us a year …
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SEIU's Andy Stern on Jobs: ‘I Hope It's the Beginning of a New Trend'
… of a new trend," Andy Stern , the president ..... and moving on." Stern was at the White ..... summit, and the SEIU has offered a range ..... bill. While the SEIU has strongly supported ..... private insurers, Stern indicated that including ..... full interview with Andy Stern of the SEIU HERE. We also checked …
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White House State Dinner – Who Made the Exclusive Guest List?
… Katie Couric Oprah pal Gayle King (Not on the list – anyone from FOX News) From organized labor: Andy Stern ( SEIU ) Anna Burger ( SEIU ) Richard Trumka (AFL-CIO) And Obama family and friends: Maya Soetoro-Ng (Obama’s sister …
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White House Visitors Logs Show Boldface Names, Clout-Wielding D.C. Players
… and also weigh the clout of various movers and shakers in D.C. The big winner in the latter group: labor leader Andy Stern of the Service Employees International Union, who visited the White House 19 times. Five of those visits were with …
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The Note: Road Marks: White House plays hardball -- but soft spots reveal themselves
… problem for Obama, don't get too close to a window," Richard Cohen writes in his Washington Post column. SEIU President Andy Stern tells The Note: "Many of us applauded George Bush's and Karl Rove's ability to clear races." The AP's …
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ACORN Reacts
… Podesta, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress; former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend; Andrew Stern , International President of the Service Employees International Union; and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary …
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Talk after Obama speech more subdued
… president should urge Congress to stop debating and begin voting on a plan. "America is ready to make some choices," said Andy Stern , president of the 2.1 million-member Service Employees International Union. Former Senate Democratic leader Tom …
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Talk after Obama speech more subdued than last month's shouting
… president should urge Congress to stop debating and begin voting on a plan. "America is ready to make some choices," said Andy Stern , president of the 2.1 million-member Service Employees International Union. Former Senate Democratic leader Tom …