The GOP wants to force ‘flexibility’ on employees, not bosses. BY Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President A century ago, workers were a lot more “flexible” than they are now. Veritable Gumbies in the mills and mines and factories they were,…
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Coalition of Labor Union Women Mourns Passing of Elinor Glenn: Founding Officer
Obituary and Tribute to Elinor Marshall Glenn March 11, 1915 – April 24, 2013 It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the death of Sister Elinor Glenn (SEIU), a founding member and original officer of the…
Tentative Agreement Reached Between Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 and Contractors Association
*Sheet Metal Worker’s Local #19 Strike Update* It has been reported that today Sheet Metal Worker’s Local Union #19 and their contractors association have reached a tentative agreement. There will be a ratification meeting set for this coming Monday May…
Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Officially On Strike
**This is Official Notice that for the first time in 39 years Sheet Metal Worker’s Local #19 in Philadelphia is on Strike** It is crucial that all card carrying members who are not working for contractors that have signed retro-actively…
May Day 2013: Everything you need to know about May Day history, Law Day and maypoles on May 1
by Sonya Sorich Believe it or not, May 1 has more significance than a cute “it’s gonna be May” meme featuring Justin Timberlake. Perhaps you’ve always wondered about references to May Day. A Huffington Post contributor explains May Day celebrations…
