On this Thanksgiving Holiday, as we, the men and women of the labor movement, gather with our loved ones, let us give thanks for food we share and for the opportunities we have been fortunate enough to receive that have…
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Urges State Senate To Pass House Bill 530, Buy American Legislation
By The PA. AFL-CIO Just one week after the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO held a Press Conference in support of legislation to keep it made in America and made in Pennsylvania, the members of the State House of Representatives unanimously passed Buy…
With widespread, massive strikes across U.S., whats going on at Philly Walmart locations?
By Randy LoBasso Workers at Walmart have been striking for better wages for the better part of two months. Just in the past week, employees at the gigantic box chain store walked out in Tampa, Florida and Sacramento, California. More…
Walmart Employees Ready for Hundreds of Black Friday Protests
By Jobs with Justice As much of the country begins the gradual transition into the winter holidays, Walmart recently announced its plans to open stores at 6pm on Thanksgiving Day. While most of us settle down for Thanksgiving dinner, Walmart…
Eiding Slate Reelected for New, 3-Year Term at Philadelphia AFL-CIO
– Congratulations to President Pat Eiding, Secretary-Treasurer Liz McElroy, Recording Secretary Ken Washington, and all the other reelected and newly-elected members of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO Executive Board! The slate led by President Eiding was nominated unopposed for another 3…