Today in 1940 The 40-hour work week goes into effect under the Fair Labor Standards Act, signed by President Roosevelt two years earlier. ~ Labor Tribune
• New Maryland laws go into effect • IATSE issues statement of support for Teamsters • SCOTUS ruling curbing agency powers could hobble NLRB • American Airlines flight attendants inching towards a strike • Starbucks employee says tips being withheld from unionized employees • Hollywood Teamsters see ‘fearmongering tactics’ in ongoing contract talks • Teamsters, lawmakers demand Amazon stop illegal union busting • This is the most pointless website on the planet. It’s fantastic.
General Membership Meetings: Baltimore - Nov. 3 @ 10 a.m. Salisbury - Nov. 17 @ 10 a.m. Please be present and on time. And bring a coworker!