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Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
The AFL-CIO and Metro Washington Labor Council, which are supporting the Assembly and March, are urging the local labor movement to turn out in support; click here now to RSVP.
Today’s labor quote: Naomi Klein.
Today’s labor history: Atlanta transit workers strike.
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Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Testify at Alexandria City Council.
Today’s labor quote: Ismail Ahmed.
Today’s labor history: NYC Starbucks baristas organize.
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Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Longtime organizer Richard Bensinger learns from young workers organizing at Starbucks.
Today’s labor quote: Buffalo barista Lexie.
Today’s labor history: A. Philip Randolph dies.
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Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
Reproductive rights are workers rights; White House hosts union organizers; Honoring Saunders and Sweeney; Service sector workers rally to thank DC Mayor.
Today’s labor quote: Lily Tomlin.
Today’s labor history: Library Employees’ Union founded.
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Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
Letter carriers will pick up food at your door to help feed millions of hungry Americans.
Today’s labor quote: Fredric Rolando.
Today’s labor history: 10,000 dock workers strike.
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Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s recent regulations help keep hotels safe and sanitary as D.C.’s hospitality industry picks up and tourism approaches pre-pandemic levels.
Today’s labor quote: Airport Workers United.
Today’s labor history: Immigrant workers targeted by ICE raid.
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Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Labor Heritage Foundation honors AFSCME President Lee Saunders.
at its Solidarity Forever Reception and Awards Ceremony; labor movement celebrates life and legacy for former AFL-CIO president John Sweeney.
Today’s labor quote: John Sweeney.
Today’s labor history: 1894 Pullman Strike begins.
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Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Baltimore County Public Library union organizer among those at gathering.
Today’s labor quote: Jaimie Caldwell.
Today’s labor history: Western Labor Union formed.
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Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Unions respond to the leaked Supreme Court decision reversing Roe v. Wade.
Today’s labor quote: Hayley Brown.
Today’s labor history: Longshoremen’s strike sparks general work stoppage in San Francisco.
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Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
Remembering the “labor priest”; Kaiser Permanente therapists unionize with UFCW; Public Service Recognition Week; MWC releases endorsements; Partnership Award honors Claimant Advocacy Program.
Today’s labor quote: 1863 Brotherhood of the Footboard Constitution.
Today’s labor history: Brotherhood of the Footboard ratifies constitution.
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