Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

Anti-Union Shenanigan #7

This is the AFL-CIO's week of action on the PRO Act. Please call Senator Warner at 202-224-2023 or 703-442-0670 and ask him to co-sponsor the bill. 7 Anti-Union Shenanigans the PRO Act Would Fix.
Today’s labor history: Brewery workers in San Francisco declare victory.
Today's quote: Thea Lee.

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Pass the #PROAct @TheaMeiLee #USDOL @EconomicPolicy

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Biden: “Send the PRO Act to my desk!”

Unprecedented mobilization this week to win freedom in the workplace.  
Today’s labor history: First -- and only -- labor-owned radio station goes on the air.  
Today's quote: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.  

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @POTUS @JoeBiden Pass the #PROAct @SenGillibrand @MarkWarner

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Myanmar Workers Stand Up for Democracy!

Phyo Sandar Soe, assistant general secretary of the Confederation of Trade Unions-Myanmar, describes how workers have been on the frontlines for democracy since the February 1 coup. Hear more on the Solidarity Center’s podcast.
Today’s labor history: Postal unions and the Postal Service sign first labor contract in the history of the federal government.
Today's quote: Phyo Sandar Soe.

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @SolidarityCntr #Myanmar @CtumMyanmar @AFLCIOGlobal

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Anti-Union Shenanigan #6

This is the AFL-CIO's week of action on the PRO Act. Please call Senator Warner at 202-224-2023 or 703-442-0670 and ask him to co-sponsor the bill. 7 Anti-Union Shenanigans the PRO Act Would Fix.
Today’s labor history: Expanding Hatch Act prohibitions.
Today's quote: Women's Rights Convention.

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Pass the #PROAct

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This Week’s Union City Radio Highlights

JUFJ Union okays first contract; Buy Nats tickets, support CSA; Back to the bargaining table at Shoppers; DC workers demand Hero Pay; CEO’s big fat pandemic raise.

Today's quote: Ken Riley.
Today’s labor history: Chicago stockyard workers strike.

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @jufjunion @jufj @Nationals @UFCW400 @UNFI @mdc_dsa @UFCW400 @32BJSEIU @DCLabor @1199SEIU_MDDC @DCJWJ
 
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CEO’s big fat pandemic raise

Average salaries of S&P 500 CEOs increased to $15.5 million last year, making CEO-to-worker pay ratio 299-to-1.
Today’s labor history: SF Longshoreman's strike sparks general strike.
Today's quote: Liz Shuler.

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO

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DC workers demand Hero Pay

“They say that we’re essential but they are not treating us as essential.”
Today’s labor history: Share Croppers Union president murdered.
Today's quote: Thomas Lee.

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @UFCW400  

@32BJSEIU @DCLabor @1199SEIU_MDDC @DCJWJ

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Back to the bargaining table at Shoppers

UFCW 400: “We expect them to come to the table ready to make progress toward a new agreement.”
Today’s labor history: Great Uprising nationwide railway strike begins.
Today's quote: Woody Guthrie.

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @UFCW400 @UNFI @mdc_dsa

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Buy Nats tickets, support CSA

“This is a great way to help local families and support our championship team.”
Today’s labor history: Detroit newspaper workers launch historic strike.
Today's quote: Joe Burns.

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @Nationals

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JUFJ Union okays first contract

Highlights include more staff inclusion in decision-making.
Today’s labor history: White waiters strike against the employment of African Americans.
Today's quote: Richard Trumka.

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @jufjunion @jufj

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