**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…
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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…
Sheet Metal Worker’s Local #19 Contract Expires as of 11:59pm April 30, 2013
It has been reported that the working agreement between Sheet Metal Worker’s Local #19 and their contractors association officially expired as of 11:59pm EST, April 30, 2013 which means the union is officially on strike putting thousands of hard working…
Pennslvania Drops to 49th in the Nation in Job Growth
Philadelphia, PA – This month, Pennsylvania dropped to 49th in the nation in job growth because of Tom Corbett’s harmful economic policies. “Governor Corbett has overseen a Pennsylvanian economy in decline,” said Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Jim Burn. “The last…
PHILLY BAND, THE HOOTERS, SUPPORTS UNION STAGE HANDS AT ELECTRIC FACTORY CONCERT
IATSE LOCAL 8 SUSPENDED STRIKE ACTIVITIES AGAINST ELECTRIC FACTORY THIS PAST FRIDAY, APRIL 27, AS LEGENDARY PHILLY BAND, THE HOOTERS LEND THEIR SUPPORT – PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Stagehands of IATSE 8, who have been on strike against Philadelphia-based Electric…
