Today in 1886 The New York Times declares the struggle for an eight-hour workday to be “un-American” and calls public demonstrations for the shorter hours “Labor disturbances brought about by foreigners.” Other publications declare that an eight-hour workday would bring about “loafing and gambling, rioting, debauchery and drunkenness.” ~ Labor Tribune
• Why unions matter so much • Child labor is on the rise • Rail workers of the world, unite! • Workers say it’s time to nationalize the railroads • Why daylight saving time is fun but bad for you • Guilt-free indulgence: Girl Scout cookies are union-made • The perks workers want also make them more productive • An Apple Store worker is the new face of labor law reform • Worker safety worries bring OSHA into East Palestine, OH • Teamsters honor trailblazers during Women’s History Month • NLRB rules severance pay can’t be used to silence workers • Under pressure, Starbucks CEO agrees to testify before Senate panel • Scabby the Rat is an American icon? Why are his manufacturers disowning him? • ‘You hid money’: Teamsters president calls out millionaire senator to his face
General Membership Meetings: Baltimore - May. 5@ 10 a.m. Salisbury - May 19 @10 a.m. Please be present and on time. And bring a coworker!
