Today in 1969 John L. Lewis dies. A legendary figure, he was president of the United Mine Workers from 1920 to 1960 and a driving force behind the formation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations.
• Teamster Budweiser strike continues. • Alex Acosta confirmed as labor secretary. • Acosta’s deadly agenda for workers. • Why a $15 minimum wage is good economics. • Writers Guild averts strike, wins new contract. • May Day marches display worker solidarity across U.S. • Fake flexibility bill would deprive workers of overtime. • Worker safety group names the most dangerous employers. • United Mine Workers union wins the long fight for retirees. • Carrier union rep: Trump could stop offshoring if he wanted to. • ‘God have mercy on your souls’: GOP passes cruel, destructive Trumpcare bill.
General Membership Meetings Members in attendance at the May meetings voted to suspend membership meetings for June, July, and August.
• Teamster Budweiser 
