I'm in the process of signing up for PenFed account and it seems like they are asking for a lot of documentation to establish my identity. Is this usual for them? Or am I just being paranoid? [more inside]
posted by eatcake on Nov 9, 2009 - 4 answers

My father just won an arbitration hearing against his ex-employer. They were supposed to grant him retirement leave -- but they've found a way to force him to return to work. Help! [more inside]
posted by Julia F***ing Sugarbaker on Sep 4, 2009 - 18 answers

When is the right time to get Labor Union representation? [more inside]
posted by Jon-o on Jul 12, 2009 - 8 answers

Did they really get the bright idea to host a college football game in Soviet Russia, and then have to cancel it because they couldn't sell enough vacation packages? The Wikipedia entry about the Glasnost Bowl has a bunch of outdated angelfire pages as its sources. The 1989 New York Times article that mentions it doesn't treat it as very interesting. I think it would make a publishable journal article if it's real and am looking for more info.
posted by srs on Jul 4, 2009 - 1 answer

If a country in the European Union becomes involved in a major military conflict (politi-speak for big war), would it drag the other nations into it like other binding agreements in European past? [more inside]
posted by Alec Loudenback on Apr 15, 2009 - 12 answers

I work in an office that is union-organized and my job is a union title. Our contract renewal is being bargained right now. I want to be prepared to cross the line if we go on strike. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 2, 2009 - 28 answers

I'm looking for examples of statements -- probably but not necessarily political -- that can be taken two very different ways. [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer on Mar 31, 2009 - 34 answers

I'm looking for a good credit union, but I don't know what I'm eligible to join. [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme on Mar 6, 2009 - 13 answers

How do I say "no, unless..." to my boss's boss? [more inside]
posted by DU on Dec 16, 2008 - 29 answers

Can my credit union force me to make payments on my loans they hold? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 1, 2008 - 7 answers

What would happen if a state (RI, purely for the sake of argument) were to secede from the US? Brainstorming for an alternate-future-history book and more after the jump. [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul on Sep 23, 2008 - 33 answers

I'm trying to remember what the title of this movie was. I think it was made in the 1960's or 1970's in the U.S. I remember watching it on TV on the Sunday Matinee show in the 1980's. The plot involved this millionaire who wanted to attack the Soviet Union, he had a small force which was to attack Russia by driving trucks across the polar ice cap. All I can remember was that in the end of the film his plan is thwarted by the Soviets, who send planes to bomb the ice, and the trucks sink to the bottom of the ocean. Any ideas?
posted by smoothvirus on Jun 27, 2008 - 3 answers

Are unions still relevant? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar on Mar 12, 2008 - 28 answers

I'm a 21 year old Canadian considering moving to Europe, and I'm mostly looking at Germany. What difficulties might I face? Which country might be the easiest to get a EU citizenship in? [more inside]
posted by radgardener on Feb 4, 2008 - 22 answers

Is it possible to buy .su email address? [more inside]
posted by damn dirty ape on Nov 30, 2007 - 5 answers

In the context of advertising and marketing in Russia, who are the opinion leaders and influencers for the 18 to 35 year old demographic? [more inside]
posted by PoopyDoop on Nov 26, 2007 - 9 answers

They're changing the pension benefits. Can anything be done? [more inside]
posted by Marky on Aug 24, 2007 - 9 answers

Insurance Filter: So we have credit unions (non profit coop banks): Do we also have non-profit or coop insurance companies? Do such things exist? [more inside]
posted by jak68 on Jul 19, 2007 - 11 answers

Can my partner and I still make use of a gift registry even if we are not doing a traditional ceremony-then-reception type event? [more inside]
posted by sneakin on Jul 2, 2007 - 15 answers

I've been offered a job as the political director of a regional labor federation. Should I take it? [more inside]
posted by jlowen on Mar 29, 2007 - 6 answers

How can I get out of a union? [more inside]
posted by pieoverdone on Mar 15, 2007 - 26 answers

I'd welcome hearing of Mefites who have had experiences with the Prosper website as a borrower. (Or, if no one can help me on that, recommendations for Chicago or national credit unions accessible to most anyone.) [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Mar 7, 2007 - 6 answers

Can anyone point me to a recent article or post about Nokia and its relationship to Finnish subcontractors and/or unions? I read it. Now that it has become somewhat important, can not find it. [more inside]
posted by hexatron on Feb 9, 2007 - 2 answers

How do you find and pick the right credit union? [more inside]
posted by pomegranate on Sep 8, 2006 - 5 answers

Labor movement people... this is a long shot I know... Does anyone have any experience with the Prewitt Organizing Fund? [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on Sep 5, 2006 - 1 answer

CreditFilter: Does opening a new account look worse on your credit than keeping an older one? [more inside]
posted by starbaby on Jun 28, 2006 - 8 answers

I'm researching the American Civil War and the Reconstruction. [more inside]
posted by Alvy Ampersand on Mar 23, 2006 - 13 answers

How to form or join a union? [more inside]
posted by papakwanz on Feb 7, 2006 - 16 answers

How do I apply for a job I'm already doing? [more inside]
posted by raedyn on Dec 7, 2005 - 3 answers

On cans of beer, for example Iron City or Pabst Blue Ribbor, it says "Union Made." Does this refer to the can or the actual beer, or both?
posted by zerolives on Jul 1, 2005 - 4 answers

Based on the recent contract negotiations for the Toronto Transit Commission (ATU 113) and the nearly averted strike, I was curious as to the average wage paid to other transit employees in countries that offer similar forms of public transit. [more inside]
posted by purephase on Apr 12, 2005 - 7 answers

If a union challenges your previously non-union position and wins, now making your job the only union position in the immediate office, what can you do about it? Can you really be forced to work a union position if that's not how the job was presented to you 4 years ago when you took it?
posted by nramsey on Dec 9, 2003 - 10 answers