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‘State of the Unions’ Podcast: The Far Right Today ‘State of the Unions’ Podcast: The Far Right Today AFL-CIO On the latest episode of “State of the Unions,” podcast co-host Tim Schlittner and guest host AFL-CIO International Director Cathy Feingold talk to Cas Mudde, a political scientist from the University of Georgia. Mudde has a new book, The Far Right Today, which takes a look at the resurgence of right-wing politicians and activists across the globe, much of it cloaked in populist, worker-friendly rhetoric. Listen to our previous episodes:
- Talking with Guy Ryder, the director-general of the International Labor Organization, about the international labor movement, the idea of "decent labor" and the future of work.
- A discussion with Union Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig about his work connecting the labor movement and the veterans community.
- A conversation with union member and Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Mark Pocan (Wis.) about strikes, trade, health care, LGBTQ equality and the freedom to form a union.
- A chat with Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (IUPAT, IAM) about his path to power and the experiences that have shaped his life and career.
- Talking to Sen. Sherrod Brown (Ohio) about worker power, automation, trade and his decision to stay in the U.S. Senate.
- Checking in with AFL-CIO Industrial Union Council Executive Director Brad Markell about the UAW strike at General Motors and interviewing Veena Dubal, an associate law professor at UC Hastings College of the Law, whose work helped pave the way for passage of A.B. 5, the landmark pro-worker legislation in California.
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Economy Gains 266,000 Jobs in November; Unemployment Down Slightly to 3.5% Economy Gains 266,000 Jobs in November; Unemployment Down Slightly to 3.5% The U.S. economy gained 266,000 jobs in November, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 3.5%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In response to the November job numbers, AFL-CIO Chief Economist William Spriggs tweeted:
A large part of the job growth (15.4%) came from the returning @UAW workers from their strike against GM. So, motor vehicle employment was up 41,000, but remains 2,000 lower than the month before the strike. @AFLCIO #JobsDay #NumbersDay — William E. Spriggs (@WSpriggs) December 6, 2019
Once again, big gains (moving to the right) in lower wage industries (moving down). Leisure & Hospitality gained 45,000 last month (219,000 in the last four months). The 25,300 in food services puts that industry at 12.33 million compared to manufacturing's 12.87 @AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/YIyFDCnadQ — William E. Spriggs (@WSpriggs) December 6, 2019
Why is full employment important? Again the unemployment rate for Latino men (over age 20) at 3.0% in November equaled white men's unemployment rate. Economists insisted the unemployment gaps reflected skill gaps; @federalreserve must realize its impact on inequality @AFLCIO — William E. Spriggs (@WSpriggs) December 6, 2019
Another reason for concern about Retail: average weekly hours and average weekly payrolls fell in November. Amidst negligible job gains, this isn't a good sign for the month that includes Black Friday. @UFCW @AFLCIO #JobsDay #NumbersDay pic.twitter.com/iAn7v2GdYA — William E. Spriggs (@WSpriggs) December 6, 2019
Thanks to all the states marching to a $15 an hour minimum wage, wages in leisure and hospitality were up 4.3% over the year. @BobbyScott led the House in passing a federal minimum wage hike, but from silent Mitch and Republican Senate crickets. @AFLCIO #FightFor15 — William E. Spriggs (@WSpriggs) December 6, 2019
In addition to tepid Retail numbers, gains in transportation for package delivery related work was good, but not great, up 8,000 for warehousing (logistics centers), 5,100 for couriers and messengers, 1,800 for support activities. @AFLCIO #JobsReport pic.twitter.com/J3yXuvDHso — William E. Spriggs (@WSpriggs) December 6, 2019
With tepid wage growth, this puzzle of lingering long term unemployment with low overall unemployment lingers. And, NO the long term unemployed are not a homogenous group of low skilled workers. @AFLCIO #JobsReport pic.twitter.com/GrF7Rqm1KH— William E. Spriggs (@WSpriggs) December 6, 2019
Last month's biggest job gains were in manufacturing (54,000), health care (45,000), leisure and hospitality (45,000), professional and technical services (31,000), transportation and warehousing (16,000) and financial activities (13,000). Mining lost jobs (-7,000). Employment in other major industries—including retail trade, construction, wholesale trade, information and government—showed little change over the month. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.0%), blacks (5.5%), Hispanics (4.2%), adult men (3.2%), whites (3.2%), adult women (3.2%) and Asians (2.6%) showed little or no change in November. The number of long-term unemployed (those jobless for 27 weeks or more) declined in November and accounted for 20.8% of the unemployed. Kenneth Quinnell Tue, 12/10/2019 - 15:43 — Dec 10 -
5 Things You Can Do to Celebrate Our Birthday With Us 5 Things You Can Do to Celebrate Our Birthday With Us AFL-CIO You said it's our birthday! And it is. If you've always wondered what you'd do with the AFL-CIO when we're 64, now's your chance! On this day in 1955, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations came together after a long and winding road. You said you wanted a labor revolution, and we all still want to change the world. And over those 64 years, together, we have achieved something to be proud of. Under the leadership of the fab five presidents, we've refused to let it be and championed critical fights for workplace safety, trade fairness, fair wages, secure retirement and equal pay! A wise person once said "all you need is love," but we know that working people also need a way to express their voices on the job. From the beginning, that's been our goal, and here's how you can help us celebrate our 64th birthday! 1. Sign our petition supporting pro-worker legislation: You should let your mother (and everyone else) know about bills like the PRO Act, which would help level the playing field between mean Mr. Mustard and his friends on Wall Street! 2. Subscribe to our podcast: In my life, I haven't found a better way to dig deeper about the stories important to working people than to listen to State of the Unions, the podcast of the AFL-CIO! 3. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Money can't buy me love, but the good news is you won't need money to get the latest video content from the crew aboard our yellow submarine! 4. Follow us on social media: A great day in the life would include you following us on our social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) to keep up with the latest news and information! 5. Sign up for text messages: While you're twisting and shouting, text WORK to 235246 to receive periodic text alerts from the AFL-CIO (message and data rates may apply) to know when your fellow working people need your solidarity! We've accomplished a lot from yesterday to today and I've got a feeling the future is bright for working people. Whatever challenges we face, we can work it out as long as we work all together now! (With apologies to the Beatles!) Kenneth Quinnell Thu, 12/05/2019 - 13:55 — Dec 5
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Solidarity Forever: What Working People Are Doing This Week Solidarity Forever: What Working People Are Doing This Week AFL-CIO Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week. Actors' Equity:
Happy #GivingTuesday! While everyone is getting ready to find gifts for loved ones, we ask that you consider donating to our friends whose work supports the theatre community! (1/4) — Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) December 3, 2019
AFGE:Protecting TSOs in the workplace is one of our top priorities, and we need your help. #ThankATSO Call (833) 710-2924 today and ask your representative and senators to cosponsor H.R. 1140 and S. 944. pic.twitter.com/kZQGsalF4A — AFGE (@AFGENational) November 29, 2019
AFSCME:The Marciano family fired their workers who were earning minimum wage after they filed to form a union. Meanwhile, their private jet has cost an est. $1 million on flights this year ALONE. Join us TOMORROW to demand they reinstate their workers: https://t.co/RBafLWwv16#MAFUnion pic.twitter.com/u4uw72nDQK — AFSCME (@AFSCME) November 28, 2019
AFT:Q: Do you have an endorsement process? .@rweingarten: Yes! After 2016, the bottom line became engagement. We’ve had #AFTvotes town halls that are an 1-2 hours where members can grab a microphone and ask the candidate any question. pic.twitter.com/gPlqklHwZm — AFT (@AFTunion) December 2, 2019
Air Line Pilots Association:The FAA blew past an Oct. 5 deadline set by Congress last year to fully implement #SecondaryBarriers on all newly-manufactured commercial aircraft to prevent another 9/11-style terrorist attack. Tell @FAANews to secure the flight deck to #keepflyingsafe: https://t.co/tXi74VQyrL pic.twitter.com/GUQP5431ND — ALPA (@WeAreALPA) November 25, 2019
Alliance for Retired Americans:High drug prices are so pervasive that many Americans have either struggled to afford lifesaving medicine themselves, or know someone else who has. The system can be fixed. Congress just needs to step up and take action. https://t.co/ZCGAu8Iy5b #HR3 #LetMedicareNegotiate pic.twitter.com/G1r26padoy — Alliance Retirees (@ActiveRetirees) December 2, 2019
Amalgamated Transit Union:International President John Costa and JIC Locals with @TransdevNA contracts hold a spirited and raucous rally at the picket line of striking @ATULocal689 Transdev workers at @WMATA's Cinder Bed Road Bus Garage. #1 #UnionStrong #TogetherWeFightTogetherWeWin! pic.twitter.com/za3S4kcOHg — ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) November 29, 2019
American Federation of Musicians:Big radio gets away without fairly paying artists for playing our music on the radio. The #AMFM Act introduced by @RepJerryNadler & @MarshaBlackburn would fix this by allowing artists to control their own work & finally get paid. https://t.co/VCEbn3e0Eo pic.twitter.com/8D3JvgPVXJ — AFM (@The_AFM) November 22, 2019
American Postal Workers Union:Can you name the two states in the United States that have laws to establish public banking? #postalbanking #justeconomy #PeoplesPostOffice @bankpostal #popquiz https://t.co/hFCReMQIg3 — APWU National (@APWUnational) November 26, 2019
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:While @AmericanAir pulls in billions in profits, airline catering workers who provide food & beverages served aboard AA flights face poverty wages & unaffordable health insurance. https://t.co/1NawXVA8Gt | #1job | #1u pic.twitter.com/wLtDx8SrZy — APALA (@APALAnational) November 26, 2019
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:When tragedy strikes, the @afa_cwa Disaster Relief Fund strives to have an immediate, positive impact on as many active and retired Flight Attendants as possible. On this #GivingTuesday, make your donation matter: https://t.co/YGYcmrWkP0 pic.twitter.com/xx5DXjU6Z3 — AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) November 26, 2019
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:BCTGM Intl. Pres. @DavidBDurkee is a member of the AFL-CIO Retirement Security Working Group and has worked tirelessly to push legislation that will provide retirees with their hard-earned benefits and help stabilize the multiemployer pension system. #SaveOurPension — BCTGM International (@BCTGM) December 2, 2019
Boilermakers:IBB stands with UMWA against Grassley-Alexander multi-employer pension plan proposal. With UMWA, we urge the House and Senate to put partisanship aside and pass the Bipartisan American Miners Act. Read UMWA IP Cecil E. Roberts' statement ➡️ https://t.co/4xu1Zw72OP — Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) November 30, 2019
Bricklayers:It looks like our two members 112 years ago wanted to make sure that people knew this building was built #Union.https://t.co/r30VIGKGVU#MondayMood #mondaythoughts #UnionStrong#1u — Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) December 2, 2019
California School Employees Association:13% of students enrolled in our nation's public schools receive special education services. Dedicated classified employees work alongside teachers and other educators to help provide these essential services on a daily basis. #EveryChild pic.twitter.com/PCjdQ9Yr5k — CSEA (@CSEA_Now) December 2, 2019
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:It’s with great sadness that we inform the CBTU family and trade unionists around the world of the death of Harold Rogers, who transitioned at his Chicago home on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, with his loving wife at his side. More information will be provided soon. #1u #Chicago #Unions pic.twitter.com/As1YRv0Vns — CBTU (@CBTU72) December 3, 2019
Coalition of Labor Union Women:🗣️@AmericanAir: You have the power to FIX a labor dispute affecting thousands of airline food workers who cater flights at your hubs. Why haven’t you? It's a SHAME that working ppl who help generate your BILLIONS in annual profit live in poverty w/o access to medical care! #1job pic.twitter.com/aHNYS7zpuU — CLUW National (@CLUWNational) November 26, 2019
Communications Workers of America:We need a trade agreement that benefits everyone - not just corporations & the global 1%. Trump's NAFTA 2.0 is not good enough - especially for workers & the environment. Congress must NOT say yes to NAFTA 2.0 until we get it right. #ReplaceNAFTA 📽 @ShaneLarsonCWA explains: pic.twitter.com/pi72rPXPy5 — CWA (@CWAUnion) December 2, 2019
Department for Professional Employees:Wow @Hearst, you’re that afraid of your employees having a voice in their workplace? Solidarity with @HearstUnion! #1u https://t.co/ORQzSYibyT — Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) December 2, 2019
Electrical Workers:The Henry Miller Museum is all about preserving #IBEW history. And it needs your support. https://t.co/0y74wwUduf — IBEW (@IBEW) December 3, 2019
Farm Labor Organizing Committee:Support FLOC by giving to us this Tuesday and during the holidays. Our farm worker members and friends like you support the work we do.https://t.co/fnyWEaJBEA pic.twitter.com/oDfdcqWH46 — Farm Labor Organizing Committee (@SupportFLOC) December 2, 2019
Fire Fighters:See the Worcester 6 tribute that preserved the photos, signs and letters 20 years after 6 #firefighters were killed https://t.co/0CfW7XFg8f — IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) December 3, 2019
Heat and Frost Insulators:In September, HFIAW Local 53 New Orleans opened a brand-new state-of-the-art training center. Read the article from the Winter Journal and see additional pictures here: https://t.co/ubWIE146wu — Insulators Union (@InsulatorsUnion) December 3, 2019
International Labor Communications Association:Our #ILCA2019 convention may be over, but the conversation continues on our new labor comms listserv #1u https://t.co/XNh9WK1gzf — Labor Communications (@ILCAonline) November 21, 2019
Ironworkers:Cincinnati ironworkers lead the way in recruitment and process improvement. pic.twitter.com/BUksbculIY — Ironworkers. (@TheIronworkers) November 25, 2019
Jobs With Justice:STRIKE! Join Jobs With Justice and the @TESACollective for a game of worker rebellion. We are excited to partner with TESA on this groundbreaking cooperative game. Click the link to support the campaign and learn more! https://t.co/oanRCt5szb pic.twitter.com/oOZtv470w5 — Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) October 21, 2019
Laborers:#LIUNA Local 348 in the news: “I wanted to represent where my father Doug has worked for the last 19 years. I am very grateful for his hard work and dedication while supporting our family through hard times.” #FeelThePower https://t.co/7aV2Ve9vTZ — LIUNA (@LIUNA) December 2, 2019
LCLAA:Since its beginnings, in 1972, LCLAA has focused on improving workers' rights & increasing the influence of Latinos in the political process. Help us start celebrating the season of giving by making a contribution. To donate please follow this link: https://t.co/QdpJgkQrQF pic.twitter.com/N23UaDHWHk — LCLAA (@LCLAA) December 3, 2019
Machinists:A special thanks to the thousands of IAM members working for several U.S. airlines, @Amtrak and other commuter railroads. They are making sure everyone gets home safely to spend #Thanksgiving with their families. pic.twitter.com/ggRLQBPRQu — Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) November 27, 2019
Metal Trades Department:As income inequality soars, languishing labor unions make a return - ABC News https://t.co/4nleANF7jm — Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) November 26, 2019
Mine Workers:Congress needs to #actnow! #TheyEarnedIt https://t.co/8UQX2CI33k — United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) November 20, 2019
Musical Artists:AGMA proudly stands with our sister union, @The_AFM (American Federation of Musicians), as they fight to secure a fair contract with major Hollywood film and TV companies. Visit the link below to support musicians who score TV & Films! https://t.co/QSioXIH1K0 — AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) November 26, 2019
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:#GivingTuesday is a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. NATCA members can join the movement and give through @NATCACharitable. Through NCF, NATCA members and their family and friends give and volunteer to make a big impact. https://t.co/mItjZYcPsY pic.twitter.com/aJJ7goG3DG — NATCA (@NATCA) December 3, 2019
National Association of Letter Carriers:Member Jose Martin is featured in a spotlight by CBS4 News, demonstrating his day-to-day routine and the community he loves to serve!https://t.co/i1exdlTYJu #NALC #PostalProud #Dedication — Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) December 2, 2019
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:Talkin familycareve unity and human rights to US Senators standing in the way of #TPSJustice to #ResidencyNow! pic.twitter.com/PkBPooNoOw — NDLON (@NDLON) December 3, 2019
National Domestic Workers Alliance:Raising the minimum wage has not led to significant job loss in any state. We have no excuse, let’s #RaiseTheWage in all 50 states. https://t.co/bUxm4ZiyQG — Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) December 3, 2019
National Nurses United:Today, the Registered Nurse Response Network is deploying 17 RNs & nurse practitioners from across the U.S. for a medical mission in Guatemala. Help send RN volunteers like Monica Ramos where they're needed most. Make a #GivingTuesday gift to RNRN --> https://t.co/6CjG1cNtAX #1u pic.twitter.com/BIEva6eE3k — NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) December 3, 2019
The NewsGuild-CWA:The entire @news_guild @CWAUnion stand with you! Can't wait until it's official! https://t.co/llLmJ5c1nl — NewsGuild (@news_guild) December 3, 2019
NFL Players Association:The work doesn’t end when these real-life superheros take off their uniforms. On this #GivingTuesday, we’re celebrating the 2019 #CommunityMVP winners who have come to the rescue when their community was in need. Help them make a difference: https://t.co/8AtNDL8UDz pic.twitter.com/nUBkQg7f2c — NFLPA (@NFLPA) December 3, 2019
North America's Building Trades Unions:Eight women, eight stories. Read and learn about the perspectives of each of these tradeswomen making their way in the construction industry 💪 “I’m here because I SHOULD be.”https://t.co/TIo9UiY8kT — The Building Trades (@NABTU) December 2, 2019
Office and Professional Employees:To the clerks who stock the shelves with cranberry sauce, to the drivers who deliver the stuffing mix, to the farm workers who grow and pick our potatoes, to the meat packers who package our turkey, and to the transit workers who help us get to where we need to be: THANK YOU. #1u pic.twitter.com/6nFMksei5n — OPEIU (@OPEIU) November 28, 2019
Painters and Allied Trades:The fight against worker exploitation is an international one. Our allies at @unitetheunion are standing up against Skanska in the UK today - we are proud to stand in solidarity with them! #StopUnionBusting #HS2rights #HS2 pic.twitter.com/BcQQ8cvmD7 — GoIUPAT✊🏽 (@GoIUPAT) November 20, 2019
Plasterers and Cement Masons:Lawrence VanDyke “led a lawsuit against a Department of Labor rule that would have entitled 4.2 million more workers to become eligible for overtime pay...” We join @AFLCIO in opposing his nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. https://t.co/0hWcRvJrUO — OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) November 30, 2019
Printing, Publishing and Media Workers:ACADEMIC WORKERS UNITE! @IFPTE stands with these workers!! (and they are workers, regardless of what the Trump administration says.) https://t.co/qg8P2NJhA7 — IFPTE (@IFPTE) December 3, 2019
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:"But critics, including federal unions, argue that it gives away too much control" PASS has fought expansion of program & urges FAA to wait for outcome of 737 Max investigations. Dedicated public servants we represent at FAA should have greater oversight.https://t.co/DKKrQjILZS — PASS (@PASSNational) December 3, 2019
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:Life in retail as told by our members of @RWDSU, a Local 1-S @Macys worker & @Local1102 @ZARA worker, and a @RetailAction member. This #Thanksgiving be nice to a retail worker. @mcorkery5 for The @nytimesbusiness @nytimes reports: https://t.co/MQ3W9d0Xlo #1u @CentralLaborNYC — RWDSU (@RWDSU) November 28, 2019
United Union of Roofers and Waterproofers:Please consider supporting the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention today. This org is leading the way in the movement to educate members and prevent suicide in the construction industry--one of the industries where it hits hardest. https://t.co/9BaCETFjEM pic.twitter.com/EH2gCrDiHa — Roofers Union (@roofersunion) December 3, 2019
SAG-AFTRA:On this #sagaftramember Monday, check out the new digital issue of SAG-AFTRA to see members who are proudly showing off their card (and find out how you can too)! https://t.co/XujUHGsCuP pic.twitter.com/nnzaOwBO20 — SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) December 2, 2019
Seafarers:Fantastic remarks from @MrSethHarris about career pathways, workforce development - and how unions play vital roles. Worth the read: https://t.co/BtRUAdARJ9 #1u #maritime #jobs #seafarers — Seafarers Union (@SeafarersUnion) November 19, 2019
Solidarity Center:90%+ women working in tea growing/processing have experienced or witnessed sexual or physical abuse at their workplace. We can change that. Find out how. #16DaysCampaign https://t.co/cm0rajuUWf @cleanclothes @Fash_RevSg @AWID @GLJhub @etuc_ces pic.twitter.com/QyZ875u6Iw — Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) December 3, 2019
Theatrical Stage Employees:Be sure to check out this month’s issue of #ICGMagazine featuring @LittleWomen, @bombshellmovie, #Serberg (@AmazonStudios) and our 2019 Generation Next spotlighting ten rising Local 600 filmmakers. The issue is now available at https://t.co/0LPVlna1CH. pic.twitter.com/qXTBO8nxLw — IATSE Local 600 (@ICGLocal600) December 2, 2019
Transport Workers:The NYS Taylor prohibiting public sector strikes is antiquated and skewed in favor of the employer. The law prevents good faith bargaining by the bosses and could actually trigger a strike by backing workers into a corner. @transportworker https://t.co/jhAUXk6jIj — TWU (@transportworker) November 23, 2019
Transportation Trades Department:We've said it before & we'll say it again: Precision Scheduled Railroading doesn't make our railroads more efficient. It leads to dangerous understaffing & workers stretched to the breaking point.https://t.co/TonwbkCx7p — Transp. Trades Dept. (@TTDAFLCIO) December 2, 2019
UAW:UAW Secretary-Treasurer Ray Curry announced a series of audits and stringent changes to the UAW’s financial procedures and processes on Monday. These reforms come on the heels of Acting President Rory Gambles’ series of ethics reforms announced last month. https://t.co/E345YZaTAV — UAW (@UAW) December 2, 2019
United Food and Commercial Workers:Amazon's ruthless business model is making Jeff Bezos billions while squeezing workers across the country. This #CyberMonday please help spread the word that #Amazon’s warehouse workers deserve better, fairer working conditions! #1u pic.twitter.com/ieFf76xppT — UFCW (@UFCW) December 2, 2019
Union Label and Service Trades Department:Stand with musicians to help raise awareness about the studios’ refusal to negotiate a fair contract. #BandTogether with musicians and support their fight for a fair contract. https://t.co/vOYq8CXHHf — Union Label Dept. (@ULSTD_AFLCIO) November 18, 2019
Union Veterans Council:. @WillAttig, “If you’re willing to stand next to me & fight for my fellow union veterans, I am going to stand right next to you. It’s about building power for our union veterans.” #NG2019 pic.twitter.com/M4ahvLqwCj — Union Veterans Council (@unionveterans) November 20, 2019
UNITE HERE:🚨 TOMORROW! Thru marches, pickets, sit-downs & die-ins, airline catering workers & allies will call on @AmericanAir & @Delta to take urgent steps to ensure workers who cater flights can escape poverty & access health care. Find a #1Job picket near you: https://t.co/YVbJf4ACox — UNITE HERE (@unitehere) November 25, 2019
United Steelworkers:On #GivingTuesday or any day, Steelworkers have huge hearts! We're always giving back to the communities where we live and work like this day at @bgcwpa. Watch & share! #USWCares #1u #NG2019 https://t.co/TBsnoXNxwI — United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) December 3, 2019
United Students Against Sweatshops:Local Spotlight! We want to spotlight a training on Anti-Oppression and a Collective Liberation hosted by USAS Local uscscale “We believe that oppression does not allow anyone to be a full human being whether they… https://t.co/9KT9Ywp0Wb — USAS (@USAS) November 12, 2019
Utility Workers:Wherever there are individuals who want to organize, they will find a way. Worker power and solidarity lead the labor movement! Read more in @VICEUK’s @Motherboard by @LaurenKGurley: https://t.co/a5wcJxl3mX — UWUA National (@The_UWUA) December 2, 2019
Working America:Solidarity with @hgsuuaw in their fight for a fair contract! This strike is bigger than just Harvard — it's a part of a larger battle against exploitation & precarity throughout all of academia. Graduate students deserve better! #ContractNow https://t.co/wH2qRlV0UT — Working America (@WorkingAmerica) December 3, 2019
Writers Guild of America, East:The writers from TOMMY are members of the Writers Guild of America and support @HearstUnion joining the Guild! pic.twitter.com/KPwnaULj3L — Writers Guild of America, East (@WGAEast) November 26, 2019
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Red for Ed: The Working People Weekly List Red for Ed: The Working People Weekly List AFL-CIO Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List. Red for Ed: In the States Roundup: "It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states." Trade Unions Demand Governments Address Gender-Based Violence in the World of Work: "This week marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and trade unions around the world are demanding governments ratify and implement International Labor Organization Convention 190 (C190), on ending violence and harassment in the world of work." ‘State of the Unions’ Podcast: A Future Where People Will Have Jobs: "On the latest episode of 'State of the Unions,' podcast co-host Tim Schlittner talks to Guy Ryder, the director-general of the International Labor Organization, about the international labor movement, the idea of 'decent labor' and the future of work." Native American Heritage Month Pathway to Progress: Ojibwe Women Transform Working Life in Minneapolis: "History has long been portrayed as a series of 'great men' taking great action to shape the world we live in. In recent decades, however, social historians have focused more on looking at history 'from the bottom up,' studying the vital role that working people played in our heritage. Working people built, and continue to build, the United States. In our series, Pathway to Progress, we'll take a look at various people, places and events where working people played a key role in the progress our country has made, including those who are making history right now. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we will take a look at a group of Ojibwe women who helped transform the world of work in Minneapolis-St. Paul throughout much of the 20th century." Colombian Workers Launch General Strike: "Colombia's workers, students, and rural, indigenous and Afro-descendant communities [joined] together in a national general strike Nov. 21. Unlike the strikes many of America's workers have participated in increasingly in the past five years, Colombians are not striking against any single employer or industry." Work Doesn't Hurt: Labor Podcast and Radio Roundup: "In addition to the AFL-CIO's own 'State of the Unions,' there are a lot of other podcasts out there that have their own approach to discussing labor issues and the rights of working people. Here are the latest podcasts from across the labor movement in the United States." Protect Survivors: What Working People Are Doing This Week: "Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week." Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: National Nurses United: "Next up in our series that takes a deeper look at each of our affiliates is National Nurses United." Building the Battleground Bench: Union Members Elected to Office Across the Great Lakes Region: "While the labor movement was busy helping to elect pro-worker candidates in important elections in Kentucky and Virginia this week, union members themselves were on the ballot, and they were elected to local offices across the country at an impressive rate. This result was especially pronounced in the battleground states in the Great Lakes region, where an energized union candidates program helped carry union members to victory." Trump’s SEC Chairman Proposes to Disenfranchise Investors and Reduce Shareholder Democracy: "In a partisan 3-2 vote, the Trump administration’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed to curtail the rights of investors to file proposals for a vote at company annual meetings. If adopted, these changes will hinder shareholder proposals by union members and their pension plans to hold corporate management accountable." Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 12/02/2019 - 15:07 — Dec 2