Today in 1941 After a four-week boycott led by Rev. Adam Clayton Powell Jr., bus companies in New York City agree to hire 200 Black drivers and mechanics. ~ Labor Tribune
• Support grows for striking Transdev bus drivers • Remembering friend of unions: Rep. John Coyners, Jr. • Much is at stake with 2019 elections • “Why we wear red on Thursdays” • “If they can do it by busting the union, they’ll do it” • FLRA investigation shows EPA violated labor law • Why GM strike could inspire more collective action • Transdev strikers: Wet, but “We’re not going anywhere" • Secret Trump memo details plans to destroy gov’t unions • Biden releases plan to bolster unions, curtail ‘abuse of corporate power’ • Worried BWI workers file safety charges against airport contractor • Although job growth continues, unemployment edges up
General Membership Meetings: Baltimore - Apr. 7 @ 10 a.m. Salisbury - Apr. 21 @ 10 a.m. Please be present and on time. And bring a coworker!