Today in 1835 Children, employed in the silk mills in Paterson, N.J., go on strike for an 11-hour day and six-day week. A compromise settlement resulted in a 69-hour work week. ~ Labor Tribune
• Listen: Why unions are making a comeback • Teamsters Local 952 wins $37k grievance against UPS • Teamsters Local 150 wins $44k grievance against UPS • Can strong job growth in trucking continue? • Microsoft, union enter into labor neutrality agreement • The time is now to build a more compassionate America • Unions provide major economic benefits for workers, families • Workers gained power during Covid. A volatile economy will test that. • Amazon calls cops, fires workers in attempts to stop unionization nationwide • AFL-CIO president’s goal: ‘More than one million new unionists’ • Starbucks threatens to end trans-inclusive health benefits if stores unionize • New (non-profit) news source makes its debut in Baltimore
General Membership Meetings
are suspended for the summer months
of June, July and August, per the
unanimous vote of members
at the May 18, 2025 meeting.
Dates for September meetings
will be posted in August.
