Monthly Archives: May 2016

Gas tax ‘lockbox’ constitutional amendment to appear on Nov. 8 ballot

Voters will get a chance to weigh in on a proposed change to the Illinois Constitution that would prevent cash-strapped state government from raiding funds intended to be used on transportation projects. article...

Make it a union made Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day is less than a week away (May 8), so you have no excuse for waiting until the last minute to find a nice tribute for mom that also carries the union label. Read More here ...

UFCW SCORES ANOTHER LABOR BOARD WIN FOR WALMART WORKERS

(Washington, DC) - Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers’ Making Change at Walmart campaign (MCAW), the national campaign to change Walmart into a more responsible employer, released the following statement regarding a new...

Is Washington holding our economy back?

“I believe very much in free enterprise, but modern American capitalism is not working for the majority of Americans,” Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia said at the conference. “The country needs a big win.” article...

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LiUNA! Mid-Atlantic @maLiUNA·

The passing of the #RaisetheWageAct in the #US #HouseofRepresentatives to incrementally raise the federal #minimumwage from $7.25 to $15 acknowledges that the current minimum wage isn’t enough to support working families across the country https://twitter.com/CNNPolitics/status/1151995580077334529

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Richard Trumka @RichardTrumka·

When it mattered most, thousands of first responders didn’t hesitate to put their lives on the line.

This is a disgraceful insult to their sacrifice. https://twitter.com/thehill/status/1151547132954009600

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#PrimeDay actions throughout the country and around the world, demonstrate that working people can take on Amazon and win. http://bit.ly/30vGLSy

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https://bit.ly/2JNNeSb - Forensic geologist Scott Wolter turns detective in the Windy City to crack one of Chicago's oldest cold cases -- the 1886 bombing of Haymarket Square. A recent dig for a buried time capsule may yield new clues about the identity of the bomber #haymarket

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When Eddie Lampert bought Sears for $5.2 billion, it came with a promise of severance pay for thousands of laid off employees. Now, Lampert wants to back out of his deal. It's greedy, wrong, and a slap in the face to thousands of people. https://cbsn.ws/2wrIeMV

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The news, politicians, and pundits love talking about how strong the American economy is right now. Tell that to the nearly **half** of working people in the U.S. currently working a "side hustle" (or, you know, a second job) just to make ends meet. http://bit.ly/2IaUaI2

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Pedro da Costa@pdacosta·

America's Humungous Wealth Gap Is Widening Further https://www.forbes.com/sites/pedrodacosta/2019/05/29/americas-humungous-wealth-gap-is-widening-further/#472bfc9c42ee

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Letter Carriers@NALC_National·

Nominate a letter carrier #hero! Letter Carriers are in constant touch with the public & so when they notice something unusual, they go out of their way to rescue people. Since 1974, the NALC has been recognizing letter carriers for these selfless deeds. https://bit.ly/2JHI3pr

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Move To Amend is coming to Peoria - please join us to learn more. Friday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at the Peoria Labor Temple.

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AFL-CIO@AFLCIO·

New research finds that the boons of union membership can extend beyond wages and benefits. #1u https://psmag.com/economics/responsive-unions-c-make-work-feel-more-meaningful

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