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
• 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
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.