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
• The 15 most unionized states in the U.S. • Teamster trash collectors’ strike continues • Talks to end GM strike take ‘turn for the worse’ • Unions uniting with local immigrants • Will an age of activism, strikes lead to union growth? • Already under siege, labor unions face new threat from Alaska • Airgas Teamsters begin strikes in four California locations • Think twice about raking your leaves this fall. Here’s why… • Union employees sacrificed to make GM the success it is today:
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!