…about it.’ This was my first experience with racism. It didn’t stop there. I experienced racism and prejudice for many years but that’s a story for another day. LP: When…
…not matter. We’re all in this together and our diversity is our strength. Diversity is how we’re going to last for the next 100 years.” As far as his beginnings,…
…they were told they were laid off. These nonunion employees in technology and engineering had no recourse. One of those unceremoniously let go said he believes the reason for the…
…robbing us of our money, they’re ruining us, our family lives, and our health.” Read the full story by Jacob Buckner for People’s World, published March 20, 2024, here: https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/end-the-24-hour-workday-nyc-home-health-workers-begin-hunger-strike/…
…into the union trades after graduation. “I think our outreach has improved,” Hayes said. “We’ve visited more high schools.” Hayes said that this year, the union has recruited 75 of…
…that they are. The college’s move means that the matter may make its way to a federal court. Read the full story by NBCBoston, published March 19, 2024, here: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/dartmouth-refuses-to-work-with-basketball-players-union-potentially-sending-case-to-federal-court/3312150/…
…with children. The bridge was struck by a cargo ship that had lost power. Read the full story by Adam Thompson for CBS Baltimore, published March 27, 2024, here: https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/who-is-missing-in-baltimores-francis-scott-key-bridge-collapse-what-we-know-about-those-unaccounted-for/…
…leapt to their deaths as fire ladders were not high enough to reach them. The awful event led to some important reforms for workers. For more information, go to https://rememberthetrianglefire.org/event/official-commemoration-of-the-113th-anniversary-of-the-triangle-factory-fire/…
…see the union negotiate for more family time. Another major issue is plant safety. The plant employs over 4,000 autoworkers. Read the full story by UAW News, published here: https://uaw.org/volkswagen-workers-file-for-union-election-to-join-uaw/…
…trains. And building, maintaining and operating such transportation in the U.S. would also create tens of thousands of well-paying jobs. Read the full story by USHSR News, published here: https://ushsrcoalition.org/updates/2024/03/18/as-congressional-support-for-high-speed-rail-grows-new-poll-finds-clear-majority-of-voters-want-nationwide-high-speed-rail-network/…
