Today in 1834 Responding to unrest among Irish laborers building the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, President Andrew Jackson orders first use of American troops to suppress a Labor dispute.
• Rail Teamsters ratify contract at CSX • Senator Howley calls for “A Pro-Labor Framework” • Yes, you can catch bird flu • Doctors unions are growing more common • Teamsters at US Foods vote to authorize a strike • UPS SurePost volume shifts away from USPS, Teamsters say • America competitor signals possible new bid for U.S. Steel • Help those affected by the disastrous LA fires, donate here to the Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund
