The Employee Free Choice Act would remedy the problem by giving workers a simple one step process to freely choose a union. It would also strengthen penalties for companies that intimidate employees from trying to form unions and provide … [Read more...]
Tufts University Janitors and Their Current Struggle
Cross-posted from SomervilleVoices.org. Hi, my name is Kevin and I'm a full-time student at Tufts University, where I started a student group, the Jumbo Janitor Alliance. The group focuses on bringing Tufts janitors more into the Tufts … [Read more...]
The Governor’s wife has a job.
This is very important for everyone to know. The Herald's kamikaze front-page editors think this is SHOCKING.Yes, yes, Diane Patrick has a big, important job for a ginormous law firm. Ginormous law firms like Ropes and Gray, Hale and … [Read more...]
Hundreds rally at state house in support of home care workers
On April 1,home care workers joined 1199SEIU members, consumers, allies and elected officials to speak out for better wages, benefits, training options and state funding for a contract that improves home care in Massachusetts. Over 5,000 … [Read more...]
Light a Candle at Wal-Mart
A heads up from this weeks Mass. AFL-CIO Labor Reader: 12/19: Light a Candle for Change at Wal-Mart What: United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1445 will host a candlelight vigil at the Framingham Wal-Mart. Together we will light … [Read more...]
Personal care attendants hold largest union election in New England history
Personal care attendants (PCAs) in Massachusetts are voting in the largest union election in New England history. They are uniting for better wages, benefits and quality care for seniors and people with disabilities. Election results will … [Read more...]
Still swinging John Henry’s Hammer.
• At a time when many employers are curbing coverage, how to expand healthcare insurance has become a top domestic issue in the race to win the White House in 2008. •Voters have given Democrats, generally the party of … [Read more...]
Quincy’s Mayor Phelan goes “Old School”
As I'm sure you are aware, on July 25th Governor Patrick signed into law key provisions of the Municipal Partnership Act. These provisions are designed to cut costs, as well as create new revenue in order to facilitate meaningful property … [Read more...]
Guerrilla vlogger: Edwards in Portsmouth
Video: John Edwards in Portsmouth: Intro (5:22) Elias is a Korean War veteran and he's an active advocate for vet issues. He introduces Elizabeth in this clip and tells us why he's supporting Edwards for President. This clip also contains … [Read more...]
Ten years after: Watch this YouTube video about the UPS strike
Aug. 4 marks the 10 year anniversary of the start of the UPS strike! Watch this short inspiring YouTube video about the campaign by UPS Teamsters to win a good contract. The basic lessons of the UPS contract campaign and strike … [Read more...]
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