Virtual MayDay 2021SATURDAY,MAY 1, 202111 AM CDT – 1:30 PM CDT |
Join the Illinois Labor History Society and the Chicago Federation of Labor on Saturday, May 1st, to celebrate the 135th anniversary of the historic walkout for the eight-hour day that became the holiday for working people around...
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@TheLaborPaperThe 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 When it mattered most, thousands of first responders didn’t hesitate to put their lives on the line. #PrimeDay actions throughout the country and around the world, demonstrate that working people can take on Amazon and win. http://bit.ly/30vGLSy #joinus #unionstrong 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 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 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 #webuildit #infrastructure #infrastructurenow #letsbuild #joinus #buildingtrades #apprenticeships #earnwhileyoulearn #unionproud #joinus 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. http://bit.ly/2YOjgn0 #movetoamend #pleasejoinus 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 Posting.... |