April 25, 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
• Charts: The shrinking middle class.
• Numbers show it still pays to be a union member.
• Labor law alone won't save us.
• In defense of members-only unionism.
• If you haven't been paying attention up 'til now, it's time!
• GOP introduces a bill to reform the NLRB.
• Teachers petition Supreme Court to overturn forced union dues.
• 6 Silicon Valley company shuttle-bus drivers seek Teamster representation.
• The billionaire brothers' plan to buy the White House:
General Membership Meeting: May 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. Ramada Plaza Hotel,
1718 Underpass Way,
Hagerstown, Md. Please be present and on time. Bring a coworker!