From the PA. AFL-CIO – Among the more interesting developments that occurred at today’s worker press conference on payroll dues deduction came as a result of an unexpectedly organic turnout of workers that far exceeded the organizers’ own estimates. The…
Unions To Rally in Harrisburg Against Right To Work Legislation Today, Tuesday 1/28
From AFSCME District Council 33 – Republicans in Harrisburg have introduced “Right to Work” legislation that would destroy unions in Pennsylvania. In a massive show of solidarity against this attack on working families and the middle class in PA, unions…
Corbett says he’d sign bill ending deduction of union dues. Union leaders describe it as an attempt to bust organized labor.
By Andrew Staub – Gov. Tom Corbett didn’t say much about so-called paycheck protection legislation, but what he said this week held plenty of weight. Pennsylvania’s Republican governor said that should the legislation barring the automatic deduction of union dues…
PhillyLabor.com Event on 1/29 To Feature Steamfitters Local 420 Business Manager, Anthony Gallagher.
– Steamfitters Local #420 Business Manager, Anthony Gallagher will be the featured guest speaker at the upcoming PhillyLabor.com Union Leader Meet and Greet Event hosted by the PhillyLabor.com Business to Labor Network on Wednesday 1/29 from 6-8 at Ironworkers Local…
Urgent Action! Commonwealth Foundation Admits HB 1507’s Intent Is To Destroy Unions
By The PA. AFL-CIO – In April of 2013, we published a story on our website which focused on a fundraising letter sent out by the Commonwealth Foundation. The letter announced, and sought donations to support, a new campaign which…