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Larry Hanley Was a Transformational Labor Leader. He Will Be Missed.

On May 7, while recovering from an illness, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International President Larry Hanley died suddenly.  In a brief statement, his family,

Violence Has No Place in the Workplace

Patt Moon-Updike wanted to be a nurse since she was 9 years old.

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We Need a Better NAFTA

The new NAFTA is another corporate handout. It won't stem the outsourcing of good jobs or protect the rights of working people. Tell Congress the new NAFTA isn't good enough.

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Prevent Workplace Violence

Recently introduced legislation would provide needed protections for health care and social services workers from violence on the job. Tell Congress to support an OSHA workplace violence standard.

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Trump Pick Scalia Becomes 2020 Target for Labor Unions

Democrats and organized labor aim to make Eugene Scalia, the pick to lead the Labor Department, a target in 2020 in hopes of testing President Trump’s support among rank-and-file union voters.

Labor Puts Candidates On Notice: ‘Let’s Be Honest About The Democratic Party’s Record’

The president of the AFL-CIO labor federation spoke at a closed meeting with representatives from the entire field of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates ahead of Wednesday’s

Labor Day Supplies Available

For those of you joining us in Erie for the Labor Day Parade, below are pictures of placards we ordered to share with your members. please note they are printed on both sides. One side says, "WANT POWER? JOIN A UNION " in either English or Spanish. The other side has one of the 5 topics pictured. They are generously provided FREE from the AFL-CIO. Contact Rosann with the # you will need. 

Labor Day Supplies Available

For those of you joining us in Erie for the Labor Day Parade, below are pictures of placards we ordered to share with your members. please note they are printed on both sides. One side says, "WANT POWER? JOIN A UNION " in either English or Spanish. The other side has one of the 5 topics pictured. They are generously provided FREE from the AFL-CIO. Contact Rosann with the # you will need. 


If you are attending the Hermitage Labor Day Parade contact Andrew Harkulich, we had them delivered to him for that location.

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Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 2019

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