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Enclosed is an application form for the Burlington County Central Labor Council’s H.B. “Scoop” Slack Memorial Scholarship. 

On Tuesday, Starbucks founder and former CEO Howard Shultz testified in front of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. 

Picture a manufacturing worker. Are you imagining a woman wielding a torch or assembling an SUV? 

The manufacturing sector provides good jobs with family-supporting wages and benefits, which do not require four-year degrees. More women should hold these jobs.

The Paycheck Fairness Act increases penalties when employers violate equal pay provisions.

The Tradeshow held at Williamstown High School was a massive success, drawing in a large crowd of attendees. High school students were engaged and curious, asking many questions and discovering the potential of learning a trade.

Women are now nearly 50% of the workforce—yet inequality in the workplace continues. Unequal pay, harassment and discrimination are just some of the abuses women face daily.

But when women stand together, they can demand equality. And a union contract delivers.