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,…
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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…
PhillyLabor.com announces Business to Labor networking program; bringing business and professional services providers together with organized labor
PhillyLabor.com announces Business to Labor networking program; bringing business and professional services providers together with organized labor Unionized workers and the unions who represent them are a target market for the providers of a wide range of goods and services….
