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Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Rank-and-file union members speak out.
Today’s labor quote: Bert Bayou.
Today’s labor history: Populist humorist Will Rogers born.
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Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Andy Levin (D, MI) remembers the late AFL-CIO leader.
Today’s labor quote: And Levin.
Today’s labor history: Striking drivers dump milk in NYC.
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Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
“Every vote counts and we can't do it without you.”
Today’s labor quote: Virginia AFL-CIO.
Today’s labor history: Debs receives a million votes for President.
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Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
“We work, we sweat, we want more in our check!”
Today’s labor quote: UFCW Local 400 members who work at Shoppers.
Today’s labor history: First general strike for the 10-hour day.
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Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Union-made Halloween; Labor looks to provide winning edge in VA races; Lipton workers ratify strong new contract; Anthrax then, COVID-19 now.
Today’s labor quote: Charles Evans Hughes.
Today’s labor history: Tennessee coal miners rout leased convict laborers.
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Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Labor works to turn out union vote for VA Democrats.
Today’s labor quote: Muhammad Khan.
Today’s labor history: "Black Tuesday" on Wall Street.
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Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Deal provides wage increases, increased time off, and no hikes in health and welfare costs.
Today’s labor quote: Terrell Owens.
Today’s labor history: Gateway Arch completed safely.
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Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
“We are going to win as long as we get our people to go vote.”
Today’s labor quote: Liz Shuler.
Today’s labor history: National Negro Labor Council formed.
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Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Hershey’s Kisses, Tootsie Rolls, Butterfinger and more; click here for the complete list of union-made chocolates and candies.
Today’s labor quote: Father John Raho.
Today’s labor history: Erie Canal opens; 1,000 died building it.
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Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Honoring America’s postal workers for their dedicated service despite life-threatening risks.
Today’s labor quote: John Sweeney.
Today’s labor history: The Great Hawaiian Dock Strike.
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