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UNITE HERE Member Finds Assistance Through Union Plus Strike Grant

When Honolulu UNITE HERE member Scott Abfalter walked out on a union-sanctioned strike last fall, he was able to get some financial assistance from an unexpected source. As a Union Plus Credit Cardholder, he was eligible for the Union Plus Strike Grant.

23, Jul, 2019

Valley Forum: Let’s stop ‘tipping’ the wage scales

The Sonoma City Council recently approved the North Bay’s first citywide minimum wage law, raising wages for 2,000 low-wage workers to $15 an hour by January 2021 (“Sonoma Minimum Wage to be $1-$2 More Than State,” May 24).

22, Jul, 2019

'Prime Day' is a Prime Time for Collective Action

This week, millions of consumers flocked to Amazon looking for a deal on Prime Day, which brought in more than $3.9 billion for the retail giant last year.

19, Jul, 2019

Petaluma raises base wage to $15 per hour

Thousands of workers on the lowest rung of Petaluma’s economic ladder will see higher wages starting next year after city officials this week agreed to accelerate a state plan to increase the minimum wage.

19, Jul, 2019

The Soul of a Union Man

I was raised in a company house, in a company town, where the miners had to buy their own oilers – that is, rubber coveralls – drill bits, and other tools at the company store.

12, Jul, 2019

UAW Member Sleeps Easier with Union Plus Job Loss Grant

When UAW member Gary Franklin found himself sidelined from his job by health issues, he knew he could turn to his Union Plus Credit Card for hardship help. He was eligible to apply for the Union Plus Job Loss Grant.

11, Jul, 2019