The current issue of the Label Letter marks the fiftieth year of its publication. Throughout its long history, the Label Letter has upheld the mission of the Union Label & Service Trades Department: to promote the products and services offered to the public by members of our affiliated unions.
\This work began in 1909 and has continued through the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and many other conflicts and periods of political and social change. These were times of significant accomplishments as well as substantial challenges for the labor movement.
Now, in 2025, we face another era of major political change with a new national administration. This transition is likely to bring numerous challenges to working people and their unions. While there are occasional positive signs, such as the nomination of a candidate for Secretary of Labor who may or may not support labor interests, these are often overshadowed by the overarching anti-labor, anti-consumer, and anti-worker philosophy of many key players in the upcoming White House. We may soon see what lies ahead for workers and their unions.
The Label Letter will continue its commitment to presenting consumers, both union members and the general public, with choices for purchasing union-made goods and services. It will work to raise awareness of union boycotts, providing a way for consumers to support the fight for workplace fairness. Moreover, it will bring timely and focused attention to issues that matter to union members.
The Biden administration leaves the White House with a commendable record of labor-friendly achievements. We salute its efforts to champion the cause of workers. Over the next four years, the Label Letter will persist in promoting and publicizing labor’s priorities while continuing to highlight union-made products and services. We hope to do so in an environment that supports working people and their unions.
