By The AFL-CIO – In a recent sermon, Pope Francis condemned bosses who exploit workers and the so-called ‘prosperity gospel’ that teaches that profits are more important than people. An excerpt: We consider this drama of today: the exploitation of…
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Striking Verizon workers to return Wednesday; deal inked
By JENNIFER PELTZ – Nearly 40,000 striking Verizon employees will return to work Wednesday after reaching a tentative contract agreement that includes 1,300 new call center jobs and nearly 11 percent in raises over four years but also makes health…
Happy Memorial Day 2016 In Memory of Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice
– On this Memorial Day 2016, as we gather to celebrate the start of the summer season with family and friends, let us always remember the reason why we are celebrating and pay homage to those members of our U.S….
Striking Verizon Workers Win Big Gains
By The Pa. AFL-CIO – UNION TO TAKE DOWN PICKETS; COMPANY AGREES TO ADD GOOD UNION JOBS ON THE EAST COAST; FIRST CONTRACT FOR RETAIL WIRELESS WORKERS; IMPROVES WORKERS’ OVERALL STANDARD OF LIVING. Nearly 40,000 Verizon workers who have been…
Breaking – Verizon, striking unions reach tentative agreement
By Jane M. Von Bergen – Verizon Communications Inc. and its unions have reached a tentative four-year agreement, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez said Friday, ending the largest strike in recent labor history, with an estimated 36,000 to 39,000…
