“Remembering and Honoring” those pioneers, past and present, who have dedicated their lives to fighting the fight for fair working conditions, standards and living wages for working families and the middle class in America! The Struggle Continues and So do…
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Labor Day Represents Our Continued Fight, Not A Victory
By Walter Wise (Iron Workers General President) – Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894, pre-dating the founding of our own International Association. It was a time of brutal working conditions: 6-12s the standard workweek; child labor; no holidays,…
Pat Eiding: Labor Day Still Celebration Of Working People
By Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO President, Patrick J. Eiding – Labor Day has been an institution in the United States of America since Congress first recognized it as a Federal Holiday in 1894. It represents a time for socializing at barbeques…
This Labor Day let us remember workers caring for loved ones at home
By JoAnne Ruden – It’s fitting that we have a day like Labor Day to honor workers for their contributions to our nation’s strength and prosperity. First celebrated in 1882 by a labor union, and declared a legal holiday by…
Reminder: 26th Annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade and Family Celebration
By The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO – The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO’s 26th annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade and Family Celebration will take place on Monday, September 2nd, 2013. Participants will gather at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 union hall (1301…
