By The PA. AFL-CIO – Pennsylvania AFL-CIO leaders denounce bill as anti-worker and ideologically driven by misguided legislative leaders bent on privatizing the jobs of public workers. Harrisburg (June 8, 2016) – In a strong statement of disappointment, the top…
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Most Taj Mahal workers lack health coverage or use Obamacare
By WAYNE PARRY, The Associated Press – ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Most unionized workers at Atlantic City’s Trump Taj Mahal casino are either doing without health insurance altogether, or relying on taxpayer-subsidized care, a new survey shows less than…
Pope Francis Condemns ‘Bloodsucking Bosses’
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…
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….
