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Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
Bill Fletcher debunks the bogus “replacement theory” that motivated the May 14 racist attack in Buffalo.
Today’s labor quote: Bill Fletcher.
Today’s labor history: 100,000 strike in Philadelphia.
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Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
Organizing Starbucks joyfully; Workers demand good jobs at Potomac Power Plant site; Buffalo attack underlines urgency of June 18 D.C. rally; Shakespeare Theatre workers organize; UFCW 1994 mourns Sidney Kramer’s passing.
Today’s labor quote: Eugene V. Debs.
Today’s labor history: Racism at Georgia Railroad strike.
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Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
Montgomery County Executive negotiated the first-ever collective bargaining agreement with county workers.
Today’s labor quote: Gino Renne.
Today’s labor history: Akron, Ohio rubber workers strike.
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Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
Production workers want to join IATSE Local 22.
Today’s labor quote: Steel Workers Organizing Committee.
Today’s labor history: Matewan shootout between strikers and coal company gunmen.
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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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